In 1992, he returned as a player. In 1993, he also served as goalkeeper coach for the Japan national team for 1994 World Cup qualification under manager Hans Ooft who was coach when Havenaar played for Mazda.
Havenaar returned to playing in 1992. The following year, he also served as a goalkeeping instructor for Japan's national team as they prepared for the 1994 World Cup under the guidance of manager Hans Ooft, who had previously mentored Havenaar during his time at Mazda.