David Harcus

Founder & Director | North Bay Natives
18 Years of Coaching Experience

David Harcus founded North Bay Natives with a vision to create opportunities for local athletes to grow, develop, and compete while proudly representing their North Bay communities.

David's passion for football began as a high school player. After graduation, his hopes of continuing his playing career were cut short due to an injury. Although his path as a player took an unexpected turn, his love for the game never faded. Instead, it led him toward coaching, where he found a new purpose in helping young athletes develop their skills, discover their potential, and build a love for the game.

Throughout his 18 years of coaching, David has had the opportunity to work with several youth football organizations, including Rohnert Park Warriors, Windsor Knights, American Canyon Jr. Wolves, Napa Saints, Petaluma Panthers, and Santa Rosa Stallions. These experiences have allowed him to coach athletes from different communities, build meaningful relationships, and learn from coaches and mentors who helped shape his own coaching journey.

One of his proudest accomplishments has been winning an NBYFC Championship. However, what means the most to David is having the opportunity to coach and positively impact athletes from throughout the community.

His vision for North Bay Natives was to create a local program where athletes could continue developing during the offseason, improve their football skills, and compete without having to leave the North Bay to find those opportunities. What started as an outlet for local athletes has grown into something much bigger: a community built around family, mentorship, opportunity, and personal growth.

For David, coaching has always been about more than football. He believes the game provides a platform to teach discipline, respect, integrity, teamwork, and leadership. His ultimate goal is to prepare the next generation for success both on and off the field. Whether an athlete pursues football beyond high school or chooses an entirely different career path, David wants every player to leave the program with the confidence, character, and life skills needed to succeed in the real world and thrive in whatever field they choose.

David is also deeply grateful to the coaching mentors who guided him throughout his journey, shared their knowledge, and gave him the tools to become the coach he is today. He hopes to pass those same lessons on to the next generation, teaching not only football skills but life skills that will last a lifetime.

He is forever thankful for the opportunity to give back to the community and be part of each athlete's journey.

"My biggest goal is that every athlete who comes through this program leaves with more than just football experience. I want them to develop confidence, discipline, leadership, friendships, and life skills that will stay with them long after their playing days are over. Football can open doors, but the lessons learned along the way can shape the person they become."

More Than Football. One Family. One Community. One Natives Nation.

Logan Kraut

Wide Receivers & Defensive Backs Coach | North Bay Natives

Logan Kraut brings a strong football background, collegiate playing experience, and a passion for developing the next generation of athletes to the North Bay Natives coaching staff.

A Santa Rosa native, Logan attended Maria Carrillo High School, where he established himself as a standout athlete on both sides of the ball. His high school career earned him All-Conference recognition as a wide receiver and defensive back, along with MVP honors. His performance opened the door to the next level, where he committed to the University of Arizona and competed during his freshman season before transferring to UC Davis to continue and finish his collegiate football career.

Logan’s connection to North Bay Natives makes his return especially meaningful. Having once been part of the program as an athlete, he now has the opportunity to give back to the organization that was part of his own development.

As the Wide Receivers and Defensive Backs Coach, Logan will bring firsthand experience, position-specific knowledge, and a competitive mindset to help athletes improve their technique, confidence, football IQ, and understanding of the game.

Known as a natural leader both on and off the field, Logan believes that being a great athlete is about more than performance. He is committed to helping young players develop discipline, accountability, leadership, and the confidence to pursue opportunities both in football and beyond.

From being a North Bay Natives athlete to returning as a coach, Logan’s journey represents what the program is all about: developing players, building leaders, and giving back to the next generation.