FORCE BOYS ELITE PROGRAM
What is Boys Elite
WHAT IS THE FORCE BOY'S ELITE PROGRAM?
- Coaching - Experienced coaching staff nationally licensed by U.S. Soccer, including domestic and international college, national team, and professional playing experience.
- Training - A nationally recognized, club-driven training curriculum and methodology, unique to Force and developed over 20 years of club research and success in player development.
- Competition - Access to three high-level competition platforms, MLS Next, ECNL Boys, and NPL, maximizing player development opportunities and national exposure.
- College Program - Dedicated College Coordinator and resources to empower Force student-athletes, providing guidance throughout the college recruitment process.
- Player Identification - Elite and Elite II teams and players attend College ID Camps, Showcase league events, and tournaments to maximize opportunities for college and youth national team recruitment.
- Two-team Structure - Elite and Elite II teams provide the ability to match opportunities for development and exposure to more players within the club.
Leadership
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Paul BravoForce Boys Elite Program Director
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Force 02/03 Boys
FORCE 04/03 / U19 MLS Next

Head Coach
Eric Yamamoto
U.S. Soccer National A License
- Associate Head Coach, Santa Clara University Men's Soccer
- NCAA National Champion, Santa Clara University
Force 05 Boys Elite
FORCE 05 / U17 MLS Next

Head Coach
Rusty Johnson
U.S. Soccer National B License
- NCAA D1 Finalist
- Head Coach, De Anza College Men's Soccer (8 seasons)
- Assistant Coach, Santa Clara University Men's Soccer (10 seasons)
Force 06 Boys Elite
FORCE 06 / U16 MLS Next

Head Coach
Cam Rast
U.S. Soccer National A License
- Head Coach, Santa Clara University Men's Soccer
Force 07 Boys Elite
FORCE 07 / U15 MLS Next

Head Coach
Brandon Zimmerman
- Santa Clara University Men's Soccer Alumni
Force 08 Boys Elite
FORCE 08 / U14 MLS Next

Head Coach
Jeff Baicher
U.S. Soccer National A License
- De Anza Force Director of Soccer
- 12 Year A-League MLS Professional
- U.S. Men’s National Team
- Santa Clara University National Champion
Force 09 Boys Elite
FORCE 09 / U13 MLS Next

Head Coach
Paul Bravo
U.S. Soccer National A License
- De Anza Force Elite and ECNL Director
- Colorado Rapids MLS Technical Director, VP of Soccer Operations (2009 - 2017)
- 10 Year A-League MLS Professional
- U.S. Men’s National Team
- Santa Clara University National Champion