Bio

Hailing from Radevormwald, Germany, Felix Stoeffler brings a strong international background in academics, athletics, and leadership to Union Commonwealth University. He graduated from Landrat-Lucas-Gymnasium in Leverkusen, Germany in 2020, earning his High School Diploma ‘Abitur’—a General University Entrance Qualification. During his time there, he competed in both soccer and track, laying the foundation for a decorated playing career.

Felix played club soccer for Union Blau-Weiß Biesfeld and Bayer 04 Leverkusen (U9-U19), and participated in various DFB sighting tournaments across Germany, showcasing his talent at a national level.

Continuing his academic and athletic journey in the United States, Felix graduated magna cum laude from Coker University (South Carolina) in 2024 with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, specializing in Marketing and minoring in Psychology. He achieved a 3.8 GPA and earned academic accolades including the Commissioner's Honor Roll, COSIDA Academic All-District Team, and the ADA Academic Achievement Award. He was also actively involved on campus, serving as a student ambassador, participating in the Kooper Leadership Academy (KLA), and attending the 2023 NCAA Inclusion Forum in Indianapolis.

On the field, Felix helped lead Coker University to the 2021 South Atlantic Conference (SAC) Men’s Soccer Tournament Championship.

In 2024, Felix joined Union Commonwealth University as a graduate student and member of the Bulldog Men’s Soccer program. That fall, he both played and coached for the team, contributing on and off the field to the Bulldogs’ Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) Men’s Soccer Regular Season Championship. In addition to his role with the soccer program, Felix also serves as a Resident Director (RD) for Union’s Housing and Residence Life department while pursuing his Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Fluent in both German and English, Felix brings a unique blend of international experience, athletic excellence, and student leadership to every role he undertakes.