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Brevard Today
By the People, for the People
Four WNC High Schools Seek New Football Coaches
Brevard, East Henderson, North Henderson, and West Henderson still have open positions.
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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Several high schools in Western North Carolina are currently searching for new head football coaches after recent vacancies. The schools - Brevard, East Henderson, North Henderson, and West Henderson - have not yet announced any frontrunners or indicated when they expect to fill the positions.
Why it matters
High school football is a major part of the culture and community in many WNC towns, so finding the right coaches to lead these programs is an important task. The prolonged vacancies raise questions about the schools' ability to attract qualified candidates and field competitive teams in the upcoming season.
The details
The four WNC high schools - Brevard, East Henderson, North Henderson, and West Henderson - have all had their head football coaching positions open for some time, but have not yet announced any hires or provided updates on the search process. This has left uncertainty around the future leadership of these programs and their prospects for the upcoming season.
- The coaching vacancies have been open since the end of the 2025 high school football season.
The players
Brevard High School
A public high school located in Brevard, North Carolina.
East Henderson High School
A public high school located in East Flat Rock, North Carolina.
North Henderson High School
A public high school located in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
West Henderson High School
A public high school located in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
The takeaway
The prolonged coaching vacancies at these four WNC high schools highlight the challenges some smaller communities face in attracting and retaining qualified athletic staff, which can impact the competitiveness and culture of their sports programs.
