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
FORCE NORTH
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
Noah Delgado-
Technical Director & coach
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U.S. Soccer National B License
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11-year, 300+ game professional career in the USL A-League, and NASL
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26 CAPS and Captain, Puerto Rico National Team
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Assistant Coach U15 Puerto Rico National Team (2013)
DJ Driscoll -
Director of Operations & 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
EDDIE HERNANDEZ -
coach
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Coach Eddie combines his academic background (BA in Early Child and Adolescent Development) with his passion for soccer to help kids reach their potential
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Assistant Coach, Ohlone Community College
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USSF Grassroots License
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 -
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
Erika Becerra -
coach
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Played and Captain at Foothill College
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Played at Pace University NCAA D2
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Coached at Mustang Soccer League
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MA in Media and Communications
Julio Lopez-
coach
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Played in NSL and UPSL
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Head JV & Assistant Varsity Coach,Dougherty Valley High School
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Played in the Cosmopolitan Soccer League in NYC
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Studied Legal Studies at St. John's University