Highland Football Club (HFC) Introduces New Staff
Western North Carolina, April 19, 2023-ABYSA Executive Director Mike Rottjakob recently announced the addition of Nathan Watt, Jacob Landry and Emory Wegener to the HFC Competitive Program staff. Both coaches have already kickstarted their HFC careers this Spring (Watt & Wegener) and have been coaching our players since the turn of the year. Landry will begin from May onwards. As a club we are constantly trying to provide our players with the very best coaching staff and we feel that with the addition of Nathan, Emory, Jacob we are doing exactly that! If you see any of the three out on the fields, please give them a warm HFC welcome and make them feel a part of our family!
Watt will serve as the Boy's Assistant Director of Coaching.

Nathan Watt | Experience to Date
- Lees McRae Class of 17'
- Asheville Shield Director of Coaching for 5 years.
- Asheville City player for 3 years
- Asheville City Academy Coach for 2 years
- Asheville City First Team Assistant for 1 year
Wegener is the club's Director of Goalkeeping.
Emory Wegener | Experience to Date
- University of Georgia Class of 22'
- San Diego Wave Player 2022
- Asheville City Player 2022
- Coaching for 'Keeper Institute'
Landry will serve as the Girl's Assistant Director of Coaching.
Jacob Landry | Experience to Date
- Charlotte Independence Junior Girls Director for 2 years
- Charlotte Independence WPSL U21 Head coach for 1 year
- Oak City WPSL assistant coach for 1 year
- Boys and Girls Director Liberty Soccer Academy for 3 years
- Panther Creek HS Coach for 4 years