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BUSC (Ballistic United) <> Game1 Meeting Notes - Feb 5, 2026

Source: Google Meet transcript uploaded by Shane (2026-02-12)

Attendees

  • BUSC: Brady Taylor, Mike Nieto
  • Game1: Amir Donath, Shane De Flores, Zachary Bohane, Cory Tell

Key Takeaways

Brady Taylor (Director)

  • Very advanced on tech -- already built custom IDP system with performance wheels, coach grading, player self-reflection, smart goals
  • Uses Trace for video feedback (twice a month, specific clips tied to IDP)
  • Familiar with Darkhorse and Taka -- sees Game1 as different because it's objective testing data, not subjective video
  • Called Game1 "a niche that no one else is hitting"
  • Recommended: video guidance options coaches can select, club customization for tracking specific metrics (e.g., forward passes)
  • Wants an account to explore the platform
  • Interested in integrating with Ballistic

Mike Nieto

  • Club is aggressive on technology for competitive edge and recruiting
  • Positive feedback: "you have a potential buyer here"
  • Recommended being "all over Brady" -- he has ideas and thinks ahead

Platform Demo

  • Testing: minimum 90 min, need 12+ players for 5v5 + goalies
  • Can do 120 players in 2-hour window running stations in parallel
  • AI map: peak of mountain = higher potential, black line = 95% of pros above it
  • Algorithm gives counter-intuitive development paths (e.g., double down on strengths)
  • Pathways: shows % chance of D3/D2/D1/pro and % gain after 1 year of development plan

Business Model

  • SaaS subscription with personalized onboarding (staff on ground)
  • Started 1.5 years ago, first year gathering European historic data
  • Algorithm operational for ~6 months, recently expanded to US
  • No paid US customers yet at time of meeting

Next Steps

  • Mike to share Brady's IDP with the group
  • Send white paper
  • Set up account for Brady
  • Shane leading the BUSC trial (Feb 16)