Player Development First
At Force North, we’re known for our high standards of player development—but we focus most of all on developing the whole player for success on and off the pitch. Our coaches are nationally licensed and have played at the collegiate, professional, and international levels.
Force North's development programs combine technical, tactical, physical, and psychological training—all designed to help players reach their potential. Our affiliation with De Anza Force provides our most competitive players with a pathway to play in the top leagues in the country: MLS Next, ECNL, NPL, NorCal Premier.
Player Development First
At Force North, we’re known for our high standards of player development—but we focus most of all on developing the whole player for success on and off the pitch. Our coaches are nationally licensed and have played at the collegiate, professional, and international levels.
Force North's development programs combine technical, tactical, physical, and psychological training—all designed to help players reach their potential. Our affiliation with De Anza Force provides our most competitive players with a pathway to play in the top leagues in the country: MLS Next, ECNL, NPL, NorCal Premier.
Player Development First
At Force North, we’re known for our high standards of player development—but we focus most of all on developing the whole player for success on and off the pitch. Our coaches are nationally licensed and have played at the collegiate, professional, and international levels.
Force North's development programs combine technical, tactical, physical, and psychological training—all designed to help players reach their potential. Our affiliation with De Anza Force provides our most competitive players with a pathway to play in the top leagues in the country: MLS Next, ECNL, NPL, NorCal Premier.
Player Development First
At Force North, we’re known for our high standards of player development—but we focus most of all on developing the whole player for success on and off the pitch. Our coaches are nationally licensed and have played at the collegiate, professional, and international levels.
Force North's development programs combine technical, tactical, physical, and psychological training—all designed to help players reach their potential. Our affiliation with De Anza Force provides our most competitive players with a pathway to play in the top leagues in the country: MLS Next, ECNL, NPL, NorCal Premier.
Player Development First
At Force North, we’re known for our high standards of player development—but we focus most of all on developing the whole player for success on and off the pitch. Our coaches are nationally licensed and have played at the collegiate, professional, and international levels.
Force North's development programs combine technical, tactical, physical, and psychological training—all designed to help players reach their potential. Our affiliation with De Anza Force provides our most competitive players with a pathway to play in the top leagues in the country: MLS Next, ECNL, NPL, NorCal Premier.
Player Development First
At Force North, we’re known for our high standards of player development—but we focus most of all on developing the whole player for success on and off the pitch. Our coaches are nationally licensed and have played at the collegiate, professional, and international levels.
Player Development First
At Force North, we’re known for our high standards of player development—but we focus most of all on developing the whole player for success on and off the pitch. Our coaches are nationally licensed and have played at the collegiate, professional, and international levels.
Player Development First
Player Development First
COACHES
Paul Bravo-
Executive Director & Coach
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Colorado Rapids MLS VP of Soccer Operations 2014 - 2017
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U.S. Soccer National A License
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Colorado Rapids MLS Technical Director 2009 - 2014
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10 Year A-League MLS Professional player
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U.S. Men’s National Team player
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Santa Clara University National Champion player
DJ Driscoll -
general manager&
coach
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USSF National Youth, NSCAA Premier Diploma, and the USSF B License
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Masters in History
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Saint Xavier University, 2x All Conference, All-Midwestern and All-Regional as a goalkeeper.
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Assistant Coach for Men’s Soccer at Cabrillo College
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Assistant Coach/GK Coach for Women’s Soccer at University California Santa Cruz
ERIC RiVAS -
coach
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Eric has been coaching at Force North since 2014, working with our Pre-Academy and Boys/Girls Teams from U8 to U12.
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USSF "F" License
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Fiorentina Method - Basic
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Fiorentina Method - Advanced
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Frans Hoek Method
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Barcelona Method - Albert Puig
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Played Adult Recreational League, College Club, and High School
Bernardino Tun -
7v7 manager & coach
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Bernardino has over 10 years of soccer coaching experience with Force North and other local clubs
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Coaching education includes: The Barcelona Method, Frans Hoek Goalkeeper Method, ACF Fiorentina Method, San Jose Earthquakes Academy Development Coaching Course, and Stanford Mens Soccer: Match Analysis Coaching Course.
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USSF D License
Hugo Perez jr -
9v9 & 11v11 director of coaching & coach
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Most recently long time Girls Director of Coaching at Juventus SC
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NSCAA Advanced National Diploma
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USSF B License
beto luna -
coach
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Professional Player with San Diego Sockers and San Jose Earthquakes in the 1980’s
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30-year coaching career, included High School, College and as a youth club soccer coach
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Most recently Beto coached multiple teams at Stanford Soccer Club
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USSF D License and Grassroots License