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