Lincoln Southwest’s Mark Watt named national high school coach of the year

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Lincoln Southwest’s longtime softball head coach, Mark Watt, earned an award for his final season.

Watt, who retired last February, was named 2021-22 coach of the year by the National Federation of State High School Associations.

During his 25-year coaching career, he won 579 games and led his teams to four Class A state championships, including one in 2021.

He began coaching at Southwest when the school opened its doors in 2002.

Watt also spent time with the Huskers, serving as a volunteer coach for the softball program.

National Coach of the Year 😎

Congrats to Volunteer Assistant Coach, Mark Watt, on being named the 2021 – 2022 Softball National Coach of the Year by @NFHS_Org!

— Nebraska Softball (@HuskerSoftball) January 16, 2023