Warm Intro Outreach Drafts, Feb 14, 2026¶
For Shane to review and personalize before sending. These are the highest-leverage warm intros in the pipeline.
1. Davis Legacy SC via Jordan Victor¶
Target: Simon Elliott (Boys Director) or David Robertson (Executive Director) Connector: Jordan Victor (Stanford teammate, GK, '28), played for Sacramento Republic Academy and Davis Legacy ECNL Why: 45 USSF-certified coaches, ECNL program, development-focused leadership (Simon Elliott has USSF Pro License, former Sac Republic HC)
Message to Jordan Victor (text or DM)¶
Hey Jordan, hope training's going well. Quick ask. I'm doing some business development work for a sports tech startup called Game1 that built an AI platform for youth player development (ages 10 to 16). Helps coaches track and benchmark player progress with real data.
I know you played at Davis Legacy before Stanford. Would you be open to connecting me with Simon Elliott or someone on the leadership side? I think it'd be a great fit for what they're building there. No pressure at all, just a quick intro if you're comfortable.
If Jordan says yes, blurb for him to forward:¶
Hey [Simon/David], my Stanford teammate Shane de Flores wanted me to connect you two. Shane plays for the San Jose Earthquakes and is working with a company called Game1 that does AI-driven player testing and development benchmarking for youth clubs. Thought it might be interesting for Davis Legacy. I'll let him take it from here.
2. Santa Rosa United via Jude Stone¶
Target: Timo Kibune (Club Technical Director) Connector: Jude Stone (Stanford teammate, M, '29), played for Santa Rosa United ECNL (2021 to 2024) Why: NorCal ECNL club with growing program. Kibune sets development philosophy.
Message to Jude Stone (text or DM)¶
Hey Jude, quick one for you. I'm working with a company called Game1 that built a player development platform for youth soccer. AI-driven testing and benchmarking for ages 10 to 16. Basically gives coaches real data on how their players are developing over time.
Since you came through Santa Rosa United, any chance you'd be willing to intro me to Timo Kibune or someone in the club leadership? Totally understand if it's not a great fit, just thought I'd ask since you know the program.
If Jude says yes, blurb:¶
Hey Timo, my Stanford teammate Shane de Flores asked me to connect you. Shane plays for the San Jose Earthquakes and is working with Game1, a youth player development platform. He's looking to connect with clubs that take development seriously. I'll let him explain more. Cheers.
3. San Ramon FC via Community Connection¶
Target: Mani Salimpour (Boys Technical Director) Connector: Direct outreach (Shane grew up in Danville, bordering San Ramon) Why: ECNL Regional League NorCal, right in Shane's backyard. Low barrier.
Direct Email from Shane¶
Subject: Game1, youth player development tech (Danville native)
Hi Mani,
My name is Shane de Flores. I grew up in Danville and play professionally for the San Jose Earthquakes. I'm working with a company called Game1 that built an AI-driven platform for youth player development. It benchmarks physical, technical, and cognitive metrics for players ages 10 to 16.
We're running trials with a few Bay Area clubs right now and I thought San Ramon FC would be a natural fit given your competitive program and proximity. Would you be open to a 15-minute call to learn more about what we're building?
Happy to work around your schedule.
Best, Shane de Flores Stanford '25 | San Jose Earthquakes II
Priority Order¶
- Jordan Victor to Davis Legacy (strongest path, largest club)
- Jude Stone to Santa Rosa United (strong path, growing program)
- Direct to San Ramon FC (no intro needed, Shane's backyard)
Shane should send #1 and #2 this weekend, and #3 Monday morning.
Created: 2026-02-14 (overnight session)