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Game1 AI -- Club-to-College Recruiting Pipeline Proposal

Concept: Data Bridge Between Clubs and College Programs

Game1 embeds its testing platform within club programs, creating a standardized, longitudinal dataset that college coaches can access for recruiting. Clubs become feeder pipelines with objective, verified data backing every player.

The Gap Today

  • Club coaches manually reach out to college programs with highlight videos and subjective evaluations
  • College coaches receive hundreds of recruiting emails with no standardized way to compare players
  • Families spend thousands on showcases, ID camps, and recruiting services with inconsistent results
  • No unified data standard exists across youth soccer

How It Works

For the Club

  1. Club integrates Game1 testing into seasonal programming (2-4 tests per year)
  2. Every player aged 13-16 builds a longitudinal performance profile
  3. Club coaches use Game1 dashboard for player development and team management
  4. When players are college-ready, their verified Game1 profile becomes part of their recruiting package

For College Programs

  1. College subscribes to Game1's recruiting dashboard (annual fee or per-search basis)
  2. Search across all Game1-tested players nationwide by:
  3. Position, age, projected height, biological maturity
  4. Performance metrics (speed, agility, dribbling, game impact, mental strength)
  5. Academic indicators (GPA, target schools)
  6. Geographic region, club affiliation
  7. Probability scores (D1/D2/D3 benchmarks)
  8. Track flagged players longitudinally -- see improvement over multiple testing cycles
  9. Compare prospects side by side with standardized data

For Families

  1. Player profile builds automatically through regular club testing
  2. No additional cost beyond club fees (club absorbs Game1 as part of program)
  3. Development pathways show realistic probability of reaching college benchmarks
  4. Verified, objective data supplements highlight reels and coach recommendations
  5. Opt-in sharing: families control which college programs can view their data

Value Proposition by Stakeholder

Stakeholder Current Pain Game1 Solution
Club No standardized way to prove player development Longitudinal data showing measurable improvement
Club Coach Subjective player evaluations, limited college connections Objective data + direct pipeline to college dashboards
College Coach Drowning in recruiting emails, no way to compare Searchable, standardized database across clubs/regions
Family Spending $5K+ on showcases and recruiting services Verified profile built through normal club participation
Player No objective feedback on where they stand Clear benchmarks and development plan for college goals

Implementation for Clubs

  • Game1 staff on-site for first test, trains club staff for subsequent tests
  • Testing integrated into existing training schedule (one session per quarter)
  • Coach onboarding: data interpretation, using development plans, recruiting integration
  • Optional parent session to drive buy-in

Pricing for Clubs

  • Per the Bethesda SC benchmark:
  • Standard: $150/player/year (2 tests, Game1-supported)
  • Elite: $250/player/year (4 tests, fully Game1-executed)
  • Volume discounts: 200+ players 10% off, 500+ players 25% off

Pricing for College Programs (TBD)

Options to explore: - Annual subscription for dashboard access - Per-search or per-player-profile fee - Free tier with limited searches, premium for full access - Bundled with ID camp integration

Network Effects

  • More clubs testing = larger player database = more valuable for college coaches
  • More college coaches using the platform = stronger recruiting incentive for clubs to adopt
  • Standardized data across clubs enables national-level benchmarking
  • Creates the "Common App" for youth soccer recruiting

Pilot Plan

  1. Phase 1 (Q1-Q2 2026): Build dataset through existing club partnerships (BUSC, Mustang, Albion, Stanford Strikers)
  2. Phase 2 (Q2-Q3 2026): Onboard 3-5 college programs as pilot users (Cal Poly confirmed interested; target Stanford, San Jose State, Santa Clara, UC Davis)
  3. Phase 3 (Q3-Q4 2026): Open college dashboard for broader access, begin charging subscription fees
  4. Phase 4 (2027): Expand club network nationally through ambassador program (TX, FL, SoCal)

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