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.
In 1992, he resumed his role as a player. In 1993, he also took on the position of goalkeeper coach for the Japan national team during their 1994 World Cup qualifying campaign under manager Hans Ooft, who had previously coached Havenaar while he played for Mazda.