Stanford Strikers <> Game1 Meeting Notes - Feb 11, 2026¶
Source: Google Meet transcript uploaded by Shane (2026-02-12)
Attendees¶
- Stanford Strikers: Vava Marques (coaches 2010 girls LRL, 2008 CNRL boys)
- Game1: Amir Donath, Shane De Flores, Zachary Bohane, Cory Tell, Aidan Aisiks
Key Takeaways¶
Vava Marques Background¶
- Extensive coaching history, coached Juventus academy first team under Albertina
- Friends with Jerry Smith (from Foothill College)
- Connection to Brandy Chastain (Amir also speaking with her)
- Was present at 1999 World Cup when Chastain scored the famous penalty
Stanford Strikers Club Info¶
- Merged from Stanford Strikers and Alpine Strikers
- ~65 teams, trying to trim to 60
- Fields across Palo Alto, Portola Valley, Woodside, Menlo Park
- Lost some Palo Alto fields due to residency numbers
- Many Stanford graduates connected to club (people often think it's part of Stanford University)
- Building separate recreational program
Platform Discussion¶
- Game1 presented algorithm-based assessment for ages 10-16
- Differentiated from video-based analysis (Darkhorse)
- Provides objective data for development and future potential prediction
Next Steps¶
- Demo proposed with Vava's 2010 girls' team
- Include executive director Brad Simon
- Zach to coordinate first test