Game1, Inc. - Company Overview¶
Website: https://www.game1.ai/ CEO: Amir Donath | CTO: Yaniv Donath (brothers, co-founders) | Delaware corp
Product¶
- AI-driven predictive youth soccer development platform (ages 10 to 16)
- Models long-term potential, not just current performance
- ~95% predictive accuracy for pro contracts (top 10 European leagues)
- No wearables or video: standardized on-field combine + biological age indicators
- Biological age inputs: height, seated height, weight, chronological age
- Mental strength assessment (Nik White building it)
- Algorithm trained on ~decade of European academy data, ages 10 to 16
- Uses transfer learning for US leagues (MLS, NWSL, NCAA D1/D2/D3)
- All positions except goalkeepers
- Started 1.5 yrs ago, algorithm operational ~6 months, expanding to US market
- No paid US customers yet as of early Feb 2026
- Outputs: Role-specific interfaces for coaches and parents/players, individualized development pathways and plans based on performance profiles
Testing Format¶
- Sprints, agility, dribbling, juggling parkour, small-sided games (2 reps each)
Pricing (Bethesda benchmark)¶
- Standard: $150/player/year (2 tests, Game1-supported)
- Elite: $250/player/year (4 tests, fully Game1-executed)
- Volume: 200+ players 10% off, 500+ players 25% off
Revenue Channels¶
- Self-run camps: Game1 keeps 100%
- Ambassador camps: fixed fee to ambassador, Game1 keeps rest
- Private trainers: trainer upcharges clients, Game1 keeps upcharge
- Colleges: per ID camp fee or yearly access (TBD)
- Clubs: yearly fee or tack onto existing fees (per club negotiation)
- No set pricing yet. Free first trial for every new relationship.
- Discounts for big names (e.g., Earthquakes) for brand leverage
Ambassador Program¶
- Fixed fee per event (TBD), potential referral commission for club intros
- Pilot: 2 to 4 ambassadors in TX, FL, SoCal, 4th TBD
Key Differentiators¶
- Biggest objection: how Game1 complements (not replaces) existing tools
- Mental strength assessment is unique
- No wearables = lower barrier to adoption
- Predictive (long-term potential) vs evaluative (current skill)