Gridiron Imports Foundation

We create opportunities for American football players around the world! My career with the Florida State Seminoles prepared me for the next step.

Bjoern Werner

I am incredibly blessed to have achieved my goal of competing in the National Football League. My journey began as a 12-year old playing flag football with the Berlin Adlers in Germany. At 16 years old, I made the most difficult decision of my life, I left my family and friends to move to the United States to attend boarding school in order to play football at the highest level poss

ible. After earning my high school diploma from Salisbury School, I received multiple Division I Scholarship offers and ultimately chose to attend Florida State University. After a decade of hard work and commitment, on April 25, 2013, the Indianapolis Colts made me the first German-born player to be drafted in the first round of the NFL draft. Overnight, all the hard work and risks I had taken since leaving Germany as a 16-year-old student-athlete paid off as I became a professional in the NFL. Throughout my experience, I committed to working hard in every aspect of my personal growth to assure I could achieve my dream. Even with all that hard work, I know that I could not have completed the journey without the help of great coaches, teachers, and teammates. I am excited to team up with many of those very same people in launching Gridiron Imports. I look forward to helping the thousands of international players fulfill their dreams of playing American Football at the highest level. Chris Adamson

I have come to know well the incredible opportunities created by the game of football. The life it created for both me and my family is something I will forever appreciate. In my career, I have worked extensively with International Student Athletes. This has strengthened my conviction that there are many great players outside of our U.S. borders waiting to make a major impact on High School and College Football. Over the years, I have coached players from Germany, Canada, and the UK and I have run camps and clinics for players and coaches in Costa Rica. Most recently, I worked with a high school team from Japan for two weeks here in the United States. In March, I will be leading a team of American High School All Stars to China for a game in Shanghai. In my 19 years as a teacher, coach, college counselor and in admissions at the College level and in Private High Schools, I have gained the experience, knowledge and network of contacts required to be an asset to players and families from around the world interested in chasing their football dreams in America. I am excited to work alongside Bjoern and the rest of our team to create opportunities for international football players here in the United States, in addition to introducing American teachers and coaches to the many outstanding young people we will be sending their way! Football was instrumental in my journey from a small school in Oklahoma to a life changing experience playing and eventually coaching in the Ivy League at Dartmouth College. My passion for football and education opened doors for me to work at two of the top Independent Boarding Schools in New England - New Hampton School and Salisbury School. In eleven years at those schools, we were fortunate enough to win several New England Championships and guide more than 100 players to opportunities and scholarships in college football including more than 40 at the Division 1 level. Seven of those players succeeded in creating careers in professional sports, including Bjoern Werner and three others in the NFL. My work over the past 6 years as a head coach and admissions associate at a private high school in California has helped me gain more insight into private school admissions and a deeper network of contacts on both the high school and college level around the United States. The chance to help generate access to the educational opportunities the game of football can offer is something that continues to motivate me as a football coach and in my work with Gridiron Imports.

06/18/2026

🇩🇪| Laurens is going to America!

Congratulations to German hybrid Laurens Mielke on his commitment to continue his football and academic career at College of the Canyons in California!

A playmaker for the Düsseldorf Panther and the German National Team is ready to make an impact in the United States.

Be great, Laurens!

Forelle Teamsports College of the Canyons Athletics Düsseldorf Panther Brian Spapens Chris Adamson Axel Da Costa Peter Daletzki

06/16/2026

🇭🇺| András is going to America!

Congratulations to Hungarian Defensive Back, András Antal on his decision to continue his football and academic career at The King's Academy in Tennessee.

András will be spending the 2026–2027 academic year in the US to take the next step in his development as a football player.

Be great, András!

Forelle Teamsports The King's Academy Fehérvár Enthroners Chris Adamson Brian Spapens Axel Da Costa

06/16/2026

🇩🇪| "Breezy" is going to America!

Congratulations to German Offensive Lineman, Lakaza Yazid Ouro-Adohi a.k.a "Breezy", on his commitment to continue his football and academic career at East Coast Prep in Massachusetts.

The longtime standout for the Hamburg Huskies attended our camp last Fall, now he's going to play football in the US.

Be great, Breezy! 🇺🇸

AFCV Hamburg e.V. Hamburg Young Huskies Hamburg Huskies Hamburg Rookie Huskies Forelle Teamsports Brian Spapens Chris Adamson Axel Da Costa

06/15/2026

🚨 VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED THIS SUNDAY 🚨

The hype is real around Amon-Ra St.Brown's football camp this upcoming Sunday at the Sportschule Oberhaching in Munich.

We're looking for enthusiastic volunteer coaches to help in drills with young athletes throughout the morning.

No professional coaching experience is required—just a positive attitude, energy, and a passion for football!

You will receive a shirt and official picture with together with Amon-Ra St.Brown.

Send us a message if you're interested!

For any questions please send a message to .

Thank you

Brian Spapens Chris Adamson Axel Da Costa
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06/13/2026

🇷🇴| Cosmin is going to America!

Congratulations to Romanian wide-receiver, Cosmic Susara, on his decision to continue his football and academic career at The King's Academy in Tennessee.

Coming attended our camp in Austria and caught the eye of several coaches. Now this young player of the Vienna Vikings will be heading to the US.

Be great, Cosmin! 🇺🇸

Forelle Teamsports The King's Academy AFC Vienna Vikings U.S. Embassy Vienna Brian Spapens Axel Da Costa Chris Adamson

06/12/2026

🚨 Offer Alert!

Congratulations to Austrian Family Member, Daniel Agardi, on his first college football offer from Gannon University!

The 6'2 class of 2027 Lineman, from the Danube Dragons, is currently at the St. Anne's-Belfield School in Virginia, where he's made a major impact for the Saints.

Forelle Teamsports St. Anne's-Belfield Athletics Danube Dragons Gannon University Athletics

06/12/2026

🇬🇧| David is going to America!

Congratulations to British Family Member, David Marcell, on his decision to continue his football and academic career at Southern Preparatory Academy in Alabama!

David, a defensive back for the London Blitz, flew from London on the morning of our Salzburg camp to Austria, hoping for a opportunity to play in the United States- It paid off. He balled out and now he's going to play football in Alabama. Great work and admirable dedication!

Be great, David! 🇺🇸

Forelle Teamsports London Blitz British American Football Association Southern Preparatory Academy

06/12/2026

🇧🇪| Muse is going to America!

Congratulations to our very first Belgium football player, Muse van Papeghem on making the decision to continue his football and academic career in the United States!

The talented 6'5 prospect from the Ghent Gators is going to make a impact on both sides of the football.

Be great, Muse! 🇺🇸

Forelle Teamsports Ghent Gators Chris Adamson Brian Spapens Axel Da Costa

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06/12/2026

🇩🇪| Jaguars offensive lineman is getting his work in during OTA's in Jacksonville.

Looking good brother! DUUUVAL!!!!! 🐆

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06/11/2026

🇮🇱| Ofir is going to America!

Congratulations to Israeli Wide-Receiver, Ofir Cohen, on making his decision to continue his football and academic career at Fork Union Military Academy in Virginia!

The fast and talented player on the club and national team level in Israel will be doing a post-graduate year to develop himself as a student-athlete.

Be great, Ofir! 🇺🇸

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