Private Trainer Pipeline¶

Bay Area youth soccer private trainers, potential Game1 distribution partners. Trainers can add Game1 testing as a value-add service, upcharge clients, and Game1 keeps the upcharge. No club-level buy-in required.

Active / In Progress¶

1. Golden Boot Academy¶

Region: East Bay (Orinda, Oakland, SF/Burlingame)
Stage: Setting up trial
Next Step: Schedule trial run
Contact:
Founder: Nigus "Goose" Solomon (CEO & Founder)
Website: https://goldenbootacademy.com
Instagram: @goldenbootacademy (233K followers)
LinkedIn: Golden Boot Academy
Notes: Community-driven program for youth to adults. Nike Soccer Camp partner (Orinda). Coaches include former college players (Justin Wolfe, SF State, trainer for SF/Burlingame area). Nigus is also attacking coach for Ethiopian national team and technical coach for Oakland Roots. Massive Instagram following (233K) = strong distribution reach. Good fit for Game1 given data-driven player development angle.

2. Mogility Soccer¶

Region: San Jose, San Mateo, Palo Alto, East Bay (Newark)
Stage: Setting up trial
Next Step: Schedule trial run
Contact:
Founder: Matt Marquess (Creator & Program Director)
Website: https://www.mogilitysoccer.com
Phone: (650) 799-6991
Email: matt@mogilitysoccer.com (likely, ZoomInfo partial match)
Instagram: @mogility_soccer (4.2K followers)
YouTube: Mogility Soccer
Notes: Founded 2012. Matt is former MLS professional, Santa Clara University Academic All-American, former US Soccer Development Academy coach, Certified S&C coach. "Highest level supplemental soccer training in the Bay Area." Club-neutral. Private + group training 7 days/week. Clients include MLS Next, ECNL, NPL players. Multi-location (SJ, San Mateo, East Bay). Excellent Game1 fit, already positions as supplemental training, data-driven testing is natural upsell.

3. Player One Performance¶

Region: San Jose / Saratoga / South Bay
Stage: Setting up trial
Next Step: Schedule trial run
Contact:
Founder: Ben Maxwell (Owner / Director of Coaching)
Website: https://www.playeroneperformance.com
Instagram: @player_one_performance (72K followers)
Twitter/X: @PlayerONESoccer
LinkedIn: Ben Maxwell
Notes: Premium 1-on-1 and small group training. Nike Soccer Camps official partner (Top 10 rated in US). Ben has 15+ years coaching experience. Pro clients include Cade Cowell (SJ Earthquakes). Players in US Soccer National Team Training Center, ECNL, MLS Next, NPL. Camps at Saratoga HS, San Jose, UC Santa Cruz. 72K Instagram = strong reach. High-end clientele who already pay premium, perfect for Game1 upcharge model.

Prospects¶

4. Hi-Tech Soccer Training (HTS)¶

Region: San Jose
Stage: Prospect
Next Step: Reach out to Adam via website contact form or social media
Contact:
Founder: Adam Whaley (Specialist Trainer/Founder)
Website: https://www.htssoccer.com
Facebook: HTS Soccer
Notes: Customized supplemental training for competitive youth. Serves MLS Next, ECNL, NPL, Premier, and Competitive players. Adam is from England, 25+ years experience, played collegiate/semi-pro. Emphasis on individualized development plans with pre/post testing, already uses assessment methodology, Game1 testing is a natural fit. Player-centric, provides support 24/7.

5. Premier Soccer Coaching (PSC)¶

Region: Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, San Jose, Mountain View, Los Altos, Milpitas
Stage: Prospect
Next Step: Email John Slegg to introduce Game1
Contact:
Founder: John Slegg
Website: https://www.premiersoccercoaching.org
Email: johnslegg@hotmail.com
Phone: (408) 250-3638
Notes: 25+ years coaching experience (England + USA). Offers private training, small group, team coaching, camps. FA Coaching Badge, NSCAA Advanced National Diploma, CYSA D License. Also coaches at MVLA Soccer Club. Covers wide South Bay geography. Established, trusted name. Direct contact info available, easy outreach.

6. Footy Academy SV¶

Region: Silicon Valley / South Bay
Stage: Prospect
Next Step: DM Christian on Instagram or reach out via website
Contact:
Founder: Christian Mendoza (CEO/Founder)
Website: https://www.footyacademysv.com
Instagram: @footyacademysv (likely)
LinkedIn: Christian Mendoza
Notes: Private training for individuals, small groups, and teams. Christian is Menlo College grad (Sports Management), former student-athlete. Staff includes coaches from SJ Earthquakes Academy and De Anza Force backgrounds. Serves players ages 10-15. Younger company but growing, could be hungry for differentiation like Game1 testing. Testimonials emphasize technique and fitness focus.

7. Girls Next Level Training (GNL)¶

Region: San Jose / South Bay
Stage: Prospect
Next Step: Call or DM on Instagram
Contact:
Founder: (USSF A License holder, name TBD, research needed)
Website: https://www.girlsnextleveltraining.com
Phone: (408) 318-4950
Instagram: @girls_next_level_training_ (2.7K followers)
Notes: Specialized in female players, niche but important market. Club-neutral technical training. Founder holds USSF A License + M.Ed. Based in San Jose. Growth mindset philosophy. Serves ECNL, Girls Academy, NPL players. Covers San Jose, Mountain View, Los Altos, Morgan Hill, Gilroy, Fremont, Sunnyvale. Girls' soccer is underserved in performance testing, Game1 could differentiate here.

8. In-Motion Soccer¶

Region: San Francisco
Stage: Prospect
Next Step: Reach out via website contact form or Instagram DM
Contact:
Website: https://www.inmotionsoccer.com
Instagram: @inmotionsoccer (1.6K followers)
Facebook: In-Motion Soccer Training
Notes: Private sessions + small groups throughout Bay Area. Movement-focused methodology, trains individual movement patterns to enhance soccer performance. Uses pre-test/post-test assessment model already! This is the most natural Game1 partner on the list, they literally already do testing as part of their methodology. SF-based = expands geographic reach beyond South Bay.

9. COPA Soccer Training Center (COPA STC)¶

Region: San Jose (facility-based)
Stage: Prospect
Next Step: Research partnership/integration opportunity; reach out to Mark Hall
Contact:
Founder: Mark Hall (Founder, COPA Innovation Laboratories)
Website: https://copastc.com
Instagram: @copastc (19K followers)
LinkedIn: COPA Soccer Training Center
Notes: Advanced indoor training facility. Already data-driven, "objective data-driven player identification & development revolution." Partnership with TSG Hoffenheim (Bundesliga). Membership-based model with certified coaches. Runs camps and clinics. This is both a potential partner AND a potential competitor, they already do data/tech in soccer. Could be a venue partner (host Game1 testing at their facility) or a tech integration play. High-value prospect but approach carefully.

Research Queue (Need More Info)¶

Bay Area Soccer Training Academy, seen referenced, need to verify if still active
NorCal Premier Soccer, supplemental training arm worth investigating
Individual trainers at De Anza Force / MVLA / Bay Area Surf, club-affiliated trainers who also do private work on the side

Last updated: 2026-02-13