COMPETITIVE COACHING STAFF

DIRECTORS

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  • Erik Visser

    Senior Technical Director

    Erik served as the Head Coach for the University of San Francisco from 2000 – 2013, guiding the Dons to four NCAA Division 1 play-off appearances and selected WCC Coach of the Year three times.


     He holds two master’s degrees from University of San Francisco. He has extensive experience in management, coaching, and scouting at Collegiate, Youth National Team (US U20), ODP, and US Soccer Academy level.


    His experience also includes a keen knowledge of MLS through Professional Match Evaluator Program, USL Experience as a Technical Advisor, and 10 years of Experience as a Director of Coaching of a Youth Soccer Organization.

  • Robert Doeland

    Director Of Coaching

    NATIONAL B LICENSE


    Robert Doeland is the CEO & Founder of Top Klasse D.F.C. and Suisun City Rush, delivering elite player development shaped by his Dutch football upbringing and global experience. 


    He played professionally in the Netherlands with H.F.C. Haarlem and continued his career in the U.S. with Sonoma County Sol and Napa 1839. 


    A respected coach in Northern California, he served as goalkeeper coach at Dominican University (2015–2018) and Holy Names University (2021–2023), and has worked with top youth environments including NorCal PDP, Napa United, Solano Surf, and Vacaville United. 


    Robert also leads coach education across the Bay Area and holds a USSF B License, currently pursuing his USSF A License. He currently serves as the Director of Coaching for Benicia Arsenal FC

  • Irving Ventura-Rafaela

    Asst. DOC