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Cal Poly <> Game1 Meeting Notes - Feb 5, 2026

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

Attendees

  • Cal Poly: David O'Kennedy (Head Coach, 4th season; previously 7 years at Stanford, 10 years at D2)
  • Game1: Amir Donath, Shane De Flores, Zachary Bohane, Cory Tell

Key Takeaways

David O'Kennedy's Interest

  • ID camp format aligns well (had one that weekend with 100+ kids)
  • Major pain point: can't give individualized feedback to 100+ ID camp kids -- Game1 solves this
  • Interested in searchable database of player data for college recruitment, especially by GPA
  • Sees value in development plans and pathways for ID camp participants

Platform Demo Highlights

  • Coach-facing dashboard: player scores, projected adult heights, AI-driven positional/development recommendations
  • Benchmark customizable to D1 level (not just pro)
  • Game Impact score: derived from 5v5/6v6, only metric = games won (identifies "winners")
  • AI map: proximity = similar player types, 95% pro threshold line
  • Transfer learning: algorithm translates across MLS, NWSL, NCAA divisions
  • Player-facing: simplified overview, pathways tab showing current/future % for D1/D2/D3

Implementation Discussion

  • Testing can replace one morning session of ID camp
  • 1.5 to 3 hours depending on group size
  • Cal Poly camps are targeted (kids interested in Cal Poly specifically), not mass numbers

Next Steps

  • Send video of testing process
  • Schedule testing in ~2 weeks
  • Discuss flexible pricing models
  • Engage Cal Poly's data person