Game1 Warm Introduction Map v2¶
Generated: 2026-02-11
This document maps warm introduction paths for Game1 business development, sourced from Shane de Flores's network at Stanford Men's Soccer (2021-2025) and the San Jose Earthquakes II. Each entry traces a real connection path to a decision-maker at a youth club that fits Game1's target profile.
Excluded from this map: San Jose Earthquakes (all levels), Stanford University, Mustang SC, Ballistic United, De Anza Force, Marin FC, SD Surf, Force SC, MVLA, Bay Area Surf, West Coast FC, Sacramento Republic, Golden Boot, Mojility, Player One, FASI, IDA Valencia, Cal Poly.
Tier 1: NorCal Clubs (Highest Priority)¶
| Contact | Role | Organization | Connection Path | Suggested Approach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Elliott | Boys Director | Davis Legacy SC (Davis/Sacramento) | Shane's Stanford teammate Jordan Victor (GK, '28) played for Sacramento Republic FC Academy (2020-23) and Davis Legacy SC ECNL (2023-24). Elliott is former Sacramento Republic head coach who moved to Davis Legacy. | Ask Jordan for a direct intro to Simon. Lead with Jordan's development story and how Game1 quantifies that kind of trajectory. Davis Legacy has 45 USSF-certified coaches and runs ECNL boys programs. |
| David Robertson | Executive Director | Davis Legacy SC | Same path via Jordan Victor. Robertson oversees the full club operation. | If Simon is receptive, ask for a meeting with Robertson to discuss club-wide adoption. |
| Nate Boyden | Technical Director | Davis Legacy SC | Same path via Jordan Victor. | Boyden sets the technical curriculum. Game1's data-driven development aligns with his mandate. |
| Timo Kibune | Club Technical Director | Santa Rosa United (Santa Rosa) | Shane's Stanford teammate Jude Stone (M, '29) played for Santa Rosa United ECNL (2021-24) before joining Project 51O (USL2). Kibune is SRU's technical leader. | Ask Jude for a direct intro to Kibune. SRU runs boys ECNL and has strong younger age groups. Good fit for Game1's 10-16 age range. |
| Lee Summerscales | Senior Coach / Leadership | Santa Rosa United | Same path via Jude Stone. Over 20 years of coaching experience across youth, collegiate, and professional levels. | Secondary contact if Kibune meeting goes well. |
| Mani Salimpour | Boys Technical Director | San Ramon FC (San Ramon) | Community connection: Shane grew up in Danville, which borders San Ramon. San Ramon Valley High School players regularly cross paths with San Ramon FC. Shane likely knows SRFC players and coaches from the local soccer ecosystem. | Reach out directly as a Danville native who played at Stanford and professionally. San Ramon FC competes in ECNL Regional League NorCal and runs competitive youth teams in Game1's target age range. |
Tier 2: SoCal Clubs¶
| Contact | Role | Organization | Connection Path | Suggested Approach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Ebert | Technical Director | Strikers FC (Irvine) | Shane's Stanford teammate Joe Moyer (F, '28) competed for Strikers FC from 2020-24, playing MLS Next. Ebert has been Technical Director for 25+ years and built the club's MLS Next program. | Ask Joe for a direct intro to Don. Strikers FC is one of SoCal's premier MLS Next clubs. Moyer's development through the club (Manchester City Cup Champs 2021, MLS Next playoffs) is a strong proof-point story for Game1. |
Tier 3: Out-of-State Clubs (Expansion Targets)¶
These clubs are outside California but represent strong warm intro paths if Game1 expands nationally.
| Contact | Role | Organization | Connection Path | Suggested Approach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD (Director of Coaching) | Director | Real Colorado (Denver) | Two Stanford connections: Duncan Jarvie (F, '26) played for Real Colorado (2020-22) and competed in MLS Next. Layton Purchase ('23) also played for Real Colorado DA (2014-20). Two alumni strengthen the intro. | Ask Duncan or Layton for an intro to Real Colorado's Director of Coaching. One of the largest and most competitive clubs in the Mountain West. |
| TBD (Academy Director) | Director | Portland Timbers Academy (Portland, OR) | Two Stanford connections: Rowan Schnebly (GK, '26) played for Timbers Academy (2017-22). Connor Evans ('23) also came from Timbers Academy (2015-20) and served as club captain at U-14, U-17, and U-19 levels. | Ask Rowan or Connor. MLS academy with strong development pipeline. Evans's captaincy across multiple age groups makes him a credible voice. |
| TBD (Academy Director) | Director | Crossfire Premier (Redmond, WA) | Shane's Stanford teammate Eric Frintu (F, '28) captained Crossfire Premier U19 ECNL (2023-24). Won U19 ECNL National Championship (2022). | Ask Eric. Crossfire is the top ECNL club in the Pacific Northwest. Frintu's national championship and All-American status makes him a compelling reference. |
| TBD (Academy Director) | Director | Sporting KC Academy (Kansas City) | Shane's Stanford teammate Dylan Hooper (D, '26) came from Sporting KC Academy. Won the Bob Gansler Player of the Year award (2021). Trained with SKC first team. | Ask Dylan. MLS academy with sophisticated player development infrastructure. |
Tier 4: Indirect / Weaker Connections¶
These paths exist but are less direct. Use as backup or if primary Tier 1-3 targets are exhausted.
| Contact | Role | Organization | Connection Path | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | Director | Bethesda SC (Gaithersburg, MD) | Shane's Stanford teammate Noah Adnan ('24, now FC Cincinnati 2) played for Bethesda SC Academy (2016-20). | East Coast club. Strong DA program. Would require Adnan intro. |
| TBD | Director | Atlanta United Academy (Atlanta, GA) | Shane's Stanford teammate Will Reilly ('24, now Atlanta United Homegrown) played for Atlanta United since age 15. | Reilly just signed a Homegrown deal with ATL UTD. Could open doors to their academy leadership. |
| TBD | Director | New York Red Bulls Academy (NY) | Shane's Stanford teammate Conner Maurer ('24) played for NYRB Academy (2013-20). Trained with first team. | East Coast MLS academy. Maurer connection is strong but geography is distant. |
Connection Summary by Teammate¶
| Teammate | Years at Stanford | Youth Club(s) | Current Status | Strength of Connection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Victor | 2024-present | Sac Republic Academy, Davis Legacy SC | Active teammate | Strong (current) |
| Jude Stone | 2025-present | Santa Rosa United, Project 51O | Active teammate | Strong (current) |
| Joe Moyer | 2024-present | Strikers FC | Active teammate | Strong (current) |
| Duncan Jarvie | 2023-present | Real Colorado, Real Monarchs SLC | Active teammate | Strong (current) |
| Rowan Schnebly | 2022-present | Portland Timbers Academy | Active teammate | Strong (current) |
| Eric Frintu | 2024-present | Crossfire Premier | Active teammate | Strong (current) |
| Dylan Hooper | 2022-present | Sporting KC Academy | Active teammate | Strong (current) |
| Layton Purchase | 2020-2023 | Real Colorado | Graduated | Moderate (recent alum) |
| Connor Evans | 2020-2023 | Portland Timbers Academy | Graduated | Moderate (recent alum) |
| Noah Adnan | 2020-2024 | Bethesda SC | FC Cincinnati 2 | Moderate (recent alum) |
| Will Reilly | 2021-2024 | Atlanta United | Atlanta United (MLS) | Moderate (recent alum) |
| Conner Maurer | 2020-2024 | NY Red Bulls Academy | Graduated | Moderate (recent alum) |
Recommended Priority Sequence¶
- Davis Legacy SC via Jordan Victor. Strongest NorCal path. Large ECNL club with pro-level coaching staff (Simon Elliott has USSF Pro License, former Sacramento Republic head coach). High likelihood of interest in data-driven development tools.
- Santa Rosa United via Jude Stone. NorCal ECNL club with growing competitive program. Kibune as Technical Director sets development philosophy.
- San Ramon FC via community connection. Right in Shane's backyard. Low barrier to outreach. ECNL Regional League participant.
- Strikers FC via Joe Moyer. Premier SoCal MLS Next club. Don Ebert is well-connected in the national youth soccer landscape.
- Real Colorado via Duncan Jarvie / Layton Purchase. Two-alumni connection strengthens credibility. Top club in the Mountain West.
- Portland Timbers / Crossfire / Sporting KC for national expansion conversations.
Notes¶
- All youth club backgrounds were verified through official Stanford Athletics player bios on gostanford.com.
- Davis Legacy SC has 45 USSF-certified coaches including 18 with Pro/A/B licenses. This suggests a club that invests heavily in development methodology and would be receptive to Game1's data platform.
- San Ramon FC is in ECNL Regional League NorCal for 2025-26, competing against clubs like East Bay United, Livermore Fusion, and SF United. Growing competitive profile.
- For out-of-state "TBD" contacts, the recommended approach is to first secure the teammate intro, then research the specific director once a meeting is being arranged.
Coach Network Connections¶
Added 2026-02-12. Coaches who coached Shane and their current networks.
San Ramon Valley High School Coaching Staff¶
Shane played varsity soccer at SRVHS (Danville, CA). The head coach has been there 30 years, meaning he coached Shane directly.
| Name | Role/Title | Organization | Connection to Shane | Contact | Suggested Approach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Busboom | Head Coach / Program Coordinator, Boys Soccer (30th season) | San Ramon Valley High School, Danville, CA | Coached Shane on the SRVHS varsity team. Has coached thousands of Tri-Valley players and maintains relationships across NorCal club soccer. | dbusboom@srvusd.net | Reach out directly as a former player. Busboom is a respected figure in East Bay soccer. Ask him to connect you with club directors at schools and clubs where his former players have gone. He can also serve as a reference for Game1 in the Danville/San Ramon community. |
| John Wondolowski | Former Longtime Assistant Coach, Boys Soccer | San Ramon Valley High School, Danville, CA | Assisted Don Busboom for many years during Shane's era. Father of Chris Wondolowski (MLS all-time leading scorer, San Jose Earthquakes legend). | Via Don Busboom or SRVHS | The Wondolowski name carries enormous weight in NorCal soccer. If John is still active in the soccer community, an intro through him to youth clubs or soccer organizations in the region would be high-value. |
De Anza Force Coaches (2019-2021)¶
Shane played for De Anza Force during his U17-U19 years. Key coaches from that era who are still at the club or have moved elsewhere:
| Name | Role/Title | Organization | Connection to Shane | Contact | Suggested Approach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Baicher | Director of Soccer | De Anza Force, Cupertino, CA | Club director during Shane's time. Former MLS/A-League pro, USMNT player, Santa Clara Univ. National Champion. Oversees all De Anza Force programs. | Via De Anza Force website | De Anza Force is on the exclude list, so Baicher is not a sales target. However, Baicher's network extends widely across NorCal and national youth soccer. Ask for referrals to clubs outside the Bay Area where he has coaching connections. |
| Cam Rast | MLS Next Head Coach (U15/U16 age groups) | De Anza Force / Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA | Head Coach at Santa Clara University Men's Soccer for 21+ seasons. Coaches MLS Next age groups at De Anza Force. Was on coaching staff during Shane's time. U.S. 1992 Olympic Team Captain. | eyamamoto@scu.edu (via Eric Yamamoto, his associate at SCU) | De Anza Force is excluded. But Rast's Santa Clara University connections open doors to WCC conference schools and their feeder youth clubs. Rast knows youth development leaders across the West Coast from decades of recruiting. |
| Eric Yamamoto | Associate Head Coach, SCU / MLS Next Head Coach (U19) | De Anza Force / Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA | 34th year at Santa Clara. Coached U19 MLS Next during Shane's era. NCAA National Champion player. 2007 National Assistant Coach of the Year. U.S. U-23 staff. | eyamamoto@scu.edu | Same network value as Rast. Yamamoto has trained multiple MLS players and has deep connections to NorCal youth clubs that feed into SCU's recruiting pipeline. |
| Nick Blanco | MLS Next Head Coach | De Anza Force, Cupertino, CA | Coached MLS Next age groups during and after Shane's time. USSF National A License. | Via De Anza Force | De Anza Force is excluded. Blanco may have prior coaching history at other clubs that could be intro targets. |
Ballistic United Coaches (2015-2019)¶
Shane played for BUSC during his U14-U16 years in Pleasanton. Current staff who may have coached or overlapped with Shane:
| Name | Role/Title | Organization | Connection to Shane | Contact | Suggested Approach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Crow | Executive Director | Ballistic United SC, Pleasanton, CA | Club executive during Shane's time at BUSC. | KevinCrow@busc.org | BUSC is excluded. But Crow knows the Tri-Valley soccer ecosystem deeply. Ask for introductions to club directors at organizations BUSC competes against in NorCal Premier or MLS Next. |
| Brady Taylor | Technical Director, MLS Next | Ballistic United SC, Pleasanton, CA | Current TD who previously coached at SJ Earthquakes Development Academy, Barca Academy (Arizona), and San Joaquin Valley DA. His prior clubs are potential intro targets. | bradytaylor@busc.org | BUSC is excluded. However, Taylor's path through Barca Academy Arizona and San Joaquin Valley DA means he has connections at those clubs. San Joaquin Valley clubs (e.g., Clovis Crossfire, Central Cal Alliance) could be expansion targets for Game1. |
Mustang SC (Danville)¶
Mustang SC is a large recreational/competitive club based in Danville where Shane likely played as a young child. Mustang is already on the exclude list. However, Mustang's volunteer coaching network overlaps heavily with BUSC, De Anza Force, and San Ramon FC. Many Mustang coaches also coach at competitive clubs. Don Busboom at SRVHS would be the best person to identify specific Mustang coaches who have moved into positions at competitive clubs outside the exclusion list.
Quakes II / The Town FC Teammate Connections¶
Added 2026-02-12. Youth club backgrounds of Shane's Quakes II teammates, identifying clubs NOT on the exclusion list.
Shane is a member of the San Jose Earthquakes organization. His Quakes II / The Town FC teammates came from various youth clubs. The following identifies new club targets based on teammate backgrounds.
New Club Targets via Quakes II Players¶
| Player | Position | Youth Club / Previous Club | Location | Already Excluded? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Lynch | FW | Phoenix Rising FC Youth (ECNL) | Chandler, AZ | No | Played for PRFC Youth 03 ECNL before attending Hamilton HS (AZ) and Saint Mary's College. Also played for Fort Wayne FC (USL2). |
| Keegan Walwyn-Bent | FW | Real So Cal (now LAFC So Cal Youth) | Encino, CA | No | Born in Toronto, played club soccer at Real So Cal before UC Davis. Real So Cal has since partnered with LAFC. |
| Nonso Adimabua | FW | San Francisco Glens SC (USL2) | San Francisco, CA | No | Played two seasons for SF Glens in USL League Two. Originally from Nigeria, moved to Florida for HS. Collegiate career at USF and Cal. |
| Diogo Baptista | FW | SJ Earthquakes Academy / SF Glens SC | Mountain View, CA | Quakes: Yes; Glens: No | Quakes Academy product who also played for SF Glens in USL2. |
| Max Floriani | DF | Warren Township HS (Gurnee, IL) | Gurnee, IL | No | Illinois Gatorade POTY. No identified youth club affiliation found (HS-based player). Drafted 2nd overall 2025 MLS SuperDraft from St. Louis Univ. |
| Nick Fernandez | MF | Barca Academy | Downers Grove, IL / Scottsdale, AZ | No | Played for Barca Academy (Arizona-based FC Barcelona youth affiliate). Attended Hamilton HS in Arizona. Collegiate career at Portland. |
| Reid Roberts | DF | Fort Collins, CO (youth club TBD) | Fort Collins, CO | No | Native of Fort Collins. College at USF. 5th overall 2025 SuperDraft. Specific youth club not identified in available sources. |
| Alejandro Cano | DF | SJ Earthquakes Academy | Seaside, CA | Yes | Quakes Academy product. |
| Rohan Rajagopal | MF | SJ Earthquakes Academy | Los Altos, CA | Yes | Quakes Academy product. Homegrown player. |
| Jermaine Spivey | FW | SJ Earthquakes Academy | San Jose, CA | Yes | Quakes Academy product since age 8. |
| David Sweeney | GK | Monterey Bay FC 2 | Morgan Hill, CA | No | Previous club was Monterey Bay FC 2. College at San Jose State. |
| Cruz Medina | MF | SJ Earthquakes Academy | N/A | Yes | Homegrown player. |
| Oscar Verhoeven | DF | SJ Earthquakes Academy | N/A | Yes | Homegrown player. |
| Chance Cowell | -- | SJ Earthquakes Academy | N/A | Yes | Homegrown player since 2023. |
| Wilson Eisner | -- | SJ Earthquakes Academy | N/A | Yes | Homegrown player. |
| Kaedren Spivey | -- | SJ Earthquakes Academy | N/A | Yes | Homegrown player. |
Actionable New Club Contacts¶
| Contact | Role/Title | Organization (Club, Location) | Connection to Shane | Contact Info | Suggested Approach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD (Boys Director) | Director | Phoenix Rising FC Youth (Scottsdale/Chandler, AZ) | Shane's Quakes II teammate Riley Lynch played for PRFC Youth ECNL before going pro. | Via phxrisingfc.com | Ask Riley Lynch for an intro. PRFC Youth runs boys ECNL Regional League in Arizona, one of the fastest-growing soccer markets in the U.S. Large player pool with 6 geographic regions across Arizona. |
| Zach Feldman | General Manager | LAFC So Cal Youth (formerly Real So Cal), Encino, CA | Shane's Quakes II teammate Keegan Walwyn-Bent played club soccer at Real So Cal before UC Davis and turning pro. | Zach.Feldman@lafcsocal.org, 818-427-4670 | Ask Keegan for an intro to club leadership. LAFC So Cal Youth has 4,000+ players across the San Fernando and Conejo Valleys. LAFC partnership adds credibility and infrastructure. Large target market for Game1. |
| Mike McNeill | Executive Director | San Francisco Glens SC, San Francisco, CA | Two Quakes II teammates (Nonso Adimabua, Diogo Baptista) played for SF Glens in USL League Two. | Via sfglens.com | Shane can intro directly as a fellow Quakes organization player. SF Glens have grown from 2 youth teams to a full club with USL2 first team. Their youth development arm is expanding and could benefit from Game1's platform. |
| Javier Ayala-Hil | Head Coach, USL League Two | San Francisco Glens SC, San Francisco, CA | Coached Adimabua and Baptista at SF Glens. Also founder of Bay Area Soccer Academy. | Via sfglens.com | Secondary contact at SF Glens. His Bay Area Soccer Academy is a separate youth development program that could also be a Game1 target. |
| TBD (Academy Director) | Director | Barca Academy (Arizona) | Shane's Quakes II teammate Nick Fernandez played for Barca Academy as a youth. Shane's BUSC Technical Director Brady Taylor also coached at Barca Academy Arizona for 4.5 years. | Via barcaacademy.com | Two connection paths: Nick Fernandez (teammate) and Brady Taylor (former coach). Barca Academy is the FC Barcelona-branded youth program in Arizona. Premium club with strong brand recognition. High-value target for Game1. |
Cross-Reference: Brady Taylor's Coaching Network¶
Brady Taylor (current BUSC Technical Director) previously coached at: - Barca Academy (Arizona) -- 4.5 years as MLS Next Head Coach. Connection to Nick Fernandez (Quakes II teammate). - San Joaquin Valley DA -- 1 year as DA Head Coach. Clubs in the Central Valley (Clovis, Fresno, Stockton) could be targets. - SJ Earthquakes East Valley -- 3 years coaching U19/U17.
These prior stops represent clubs where Taylor has relationships with coaching staff. If Game1 expands to the Central Valley or Arizona, Taylor is a connector.
Updated Priority Additions¶
Adding to the recommended priority sequence from the original map:
- LAFC So Cal Youth via Keegan Walwyn-Bent. 4,000+ player club with LAFC partnership. Large SoCal footprint outside the clubs already in the pipeline.
- Phoenix Rising FC Youth via Riley Lynch. Arizona's largest youth soccer organization. Fast-growing market.
- San Francisco Glens SC via Adimabua/Baptista. Expanding Bay Area club with USL2 first team and growing youth programs.
- Barca Academy (Arizona) via Nick Fernandez + Brady Taylor. Premium brand, high-value target.
- Don Busboom (SRVHS) as a referral source. 30 years coaching in Danville means he knows every club director in the East Bay. Not a sales target himself, but a connector to multiple clubs.