Orange Beach head coach Jamey DuBose discusses the upcoming prep football season during Baldwin County Media Day on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, in Daphne, Ala. (Mike Kittrell | preps@al.com). Gordo coach Ryan Lolley directs his team during the Cam Newton 7-on-7 tournament at BlackWatch Sports in Birmingham, Ala., on Saturday, June 29, 2019. Sean Calhoun was named the Rebels' new coach Wednesday at the Vestavia Hills Board of Education meeting. Pet Adoption In The Vestavia Hills Area: New Dogs, Cats Added This Week, Vestavia Hills Job Listings: See Who's Hiring In The Area. I told the team if our best players are our best people in general we have a great chance of being successful. Ford, was then hired by editor Dale Jones of The Western Star in nearby Bessemer, after his firing from The Hoover Gazette. [1] He is also the former head coach at Colquitt County High School in Moultrie, Georgia, Hoover High School in Hoover, Alabama, and Valdosta High School in Valdosta, Georgia. I told them I cant be the guy who wants to win more than they do. VHSC Girls Staff U12-U19. In any given day we were arguably with our coaches more than our parents, so its really important to have a coach you can see as a father figure., My own son played for Coach Anderson and never missed a single one of those FCA meetings. Coach Anderson was such a great high school coach not only because of his coaching ability but because he cared more about the men he was raising by coaching them, he says. All rights reserved. Some went on to the NFL, and former player David Jordan was a member of the 1986 Super Bowl winning New York Giants team. AGE BIRTH YEARS TEAMS FORMAT COACH; U19: 2004: Steamers 04 Black: 11v11: Robert Starr: U18: 2005: Steamers 05 Black: 11v11: Robert Starr: U17: 2006: . Coach, Head Coach - 8th Women's Basketball, Head Coach - Football, Wrestling, Outdoor Track, Asst. It was an honor meeting him. Calhoun, who picked up his offensive know-how as a backup Air Raid QB at Valdosta State under now-Samford coach Chris Hatcher, said the Rebels will continue to be known as a tough football team. Congratulations to Robert Evans, who has been named the new Vestavia Hills High School head football coach. Thomas Rush Propst (born December 1957) is a high school football coach who currently serves as athletic director and associate football coach at Coosa Christian School in Gadsden, Alabama. In the total scheme of things, relationships matter most. RELATED: Smith looks to continue Toros winning ways, Spanish Fort head coach Ben Blackmon and the Toros prepare for the prep football game against Daphne on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, in Daphne, Ala. (Mike Kittrell | preps@al.com). @1rebelathletics . He won five state titles in nine years. Guess was Pinsons offensive coordinator last season and was wide receivers coach for five years before that. Thats one of the biggest things that drew me to the Vestavia Hills football program. If you cant do the right thing in the classroom, theres no way in the world I can count on you on the field. I probably would have closed it out last year, but it didnt feel right with the way school ended, he says. Claim your team to manage the roster, schedule, scores, stats and more. [11] When Les Koenning left the University of South Alabama in January 2009, head coach Joey Jones interviewed Propst to fill the vacant position as the offensive coordinator. Coach: Buddy Anderson. 7. But youve got to care about the kids. There are so many predators out there and its scary to me. The Jaguars went 7-4 each of the last two years and made the playoffs. Coach - Outdoor Track, Asst. [30], At a special meeting of the Hoover Board of Education on October 30, 2007, Propst announced that he would resign, but would continue to coach the team as far as they progress in the 2007 playoffs. Pike Road head coach Patrick Browning paces the sidelines during the first half of the Greenville at Pike Road high-school football game, Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in Pike Road, Ala. (Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)Vasha Hunt. Spanish Fort needed a new coach after Blackmon left after seven years. Mark Freeman won two. Its definitely an honor to be the next one, said Calhoun, who became just the seventh head football coach at Vestavia after compiling a 51-12 record in five years at Carrollton, Ga. I cant say enough about the man, the coach and the family man he is that Ive gotten to know. Browning spent the last six years at Pike Road, building the program from its infancy to the Class 5A state championship in 2021. Propst also faced charges having to do with his personal life, specifically that he engaged in extramarital affairs. This team has a great nucleus and a great senior class. records may be incomplete. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. One was the competition. But in June 2007, the criticism became more vocal and more formal when HHS athletic director Jerry Browning, Propst's immediate superior, resigned over numerous differences between himself and principal Richard Bishop, who was a teammate of Propst on the football team at Jacksonville State University. He takes over a Northridge program that Mike Vickery rebuilt before leaving for Pelham. [18][19] In 2013, Colquitt finished 11-3 after losing 14-9 to the eventual state champions, Norcross High School, in the state semifinal game. Thomas Rush Propst (born December 1957) is a high school football coach who currently serves as athletic director and associate football coach at Coosa Christian School in Gadsden, Alabama. Region: 7A-R3. He compiled a 51-12 record over five seasons with the Trojans including three region championships and five quarterfinal playoff appearances. David Lundberg will coach the offensive line and serve as running game coordinator. In the letter by Bishop's attorneys, which The News obtained through a public-records request, the attorneys state that Browning told Bishop that Propst "had a separate family and led a completely separate life," and that Bishop was told by Craig not to investigate the matter. Free self-guided test prep materials through the VHHS Library. The Gazette went out of business about five weeks later. RELATED: Waldrop embracing Bucs tradition, Former Eufaula coach Ed Rigby has been named head football coach at Pike Road. Sadly, it would be their last. He won 77 games with the Toros and the 2015 6A title. (Ironically, Ford had previously advocated in a Gazette column that Propst be hired to fill the then-vacant head coach position at the University of Alabama at Birmingham). Hire A Vestavia Hills Area Pro To Get A Head Start On Spring Cleaning. Stover replaces Steve Meek, who retired after 11 seasons leading the Eagles. His Rebel teams won 16 area and region championships, and made 31 state playoff appearances. Vestavia Hills High School has hired a new football coach to replace legend Buddy Anderson. [33] He appealed [34] and was instead given a reprimand. He was hired at Hoover in 1999, where he coached for nine years, winning 110 games and five state championships. In his column in the edition of July 4, 2007 of The Western Star, Ford reported that a number of sources, none of which would allow their name to be used, said that Propst's alleged affair also included a child born out of wedlock. Josh Niblett followed with six state titles in 14 years. [11], On January 30, 2008, Propst was named head coach at Colquitt County High School. VESTAVIA HILLS, AL Hiring a replacement for a coaching legend is not easy, but Vestavia Hills has landed a new head football coach from Georgia with an impressive resume. There was a really good excitement in the air. Records reflect scores in our database. [17] In 2012, Colquitt finished 10-4 after losing 41-27 to the eventual state champions, Norcross High School, in the state semifinal game. We went to UABs 7-on-7 tournament, Calhoun said. The Jaguars have suffered through four straight losing seasons and went just 2-8 a year ago. He has built this place, and people still need to see his face. Vestavia Hills Football Roster 2022-23 Players (99) Staff (2) Do you have a team photo? As we were writing this article, he was working on a socially distanced version, and theres no doubt he will find a way to keep the tradition alive. During those discussions, Ford was fired, live and on the air, by Gazette general manager John Junkin. Kenny Morson, shown during a game as head coach at Fayetteville (Tenn.) High School, was hired as the new Florence High School football coach on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. When my dad passed away, he was one of the first to call, and we talked for over an hour. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Coach, Varsity Head Coach - Men's Bowling, Asst. Calhoun was hired as the new head coach at Colquitt County High School in Georgia. He is quick to tell anyone who will listen that he was called by God to coach football on January 12, 1968. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com). I told them to write down how they want to be as an individual, as a football player and as a team. He has three state titles on his resume and expects to win at Orange Beach as well. He is a Florence native and longtime Decatur offensive coordinator. At the conclusion of the 2020 season, his 31-year head coaching record stood at 307-96 (.762 win percentage).[2]. Coach, Assistant Athletic Director - Pizitz, Head Coach - 7th Football, 8th Women's Basketball, Assistant Athletic Director - Pizitz, Head Coach - Pizitz Wrestling, Varsity Head Coach - Men's Golf, Asst. These two really have been super bright spots for us in the spring and summer. Kids want to belong to something bigger than their self. He takes over a proud Benjamin Russell program that hasnt won a playoff game since reaching the 6A semifinals in 2015 under coach Danny Horn. Cole Turner is a senior receiver. Hes a good football player and one of those who makes you better, for sure., Calhoun also singled out his top two defensive ends juniors Andrew Sykes and Lane Whisenhunt. Thats a fancy name for what he does. I want leaders to have character, not be a character. We are excited to see them get playing time., Competition is still ongoing to see who will be the triggerman for Calhouns offense. We wanted to see our guys compete and see them make some plays. Purify was reinstated by the AHSAA during the playoffs that same year. If we had to play tomorrow, Mitchell Towns would be under center, the 39-year-old coach said. All rights reserved. The Valdosta football team was also placed on probation for the 2021 football season, therefore preventing them from participating in any playoff games. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. In addition to football, he was a two-year starter on the basketball team and even though Ohatchee did not have a track program, he checked out of school one afternoon and won the District 100-yard dash his senior year. They are both tough with good motors. Im competitive and I like to win, but relationships that last a lifetime, and for eternity. Vestavia Hills High School, home of the Rebels, is a public school located in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Coach Volleyball, Asst. [12] After community uproar over the interview, Propst decided to stay at Colquitt County.[13]. Vestavia Hills Football Retweeted. They wrestled together, they are in the same workout group. Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. Anderson had just seven losing seasons three in the past 10 seasons, although two of last years six setbacks were forfeits due to COVID-19 protocols. The team held an undefeated record over both seasons and won back-to-back state championships. Coach, Varsity Head Coach - Men's Soccer, Asst. Mask will have to navigate a schedule at includes reigning 6A champ Clay-Chalkville (Sept. 2) as well as recent champs Oxford (Sept. 30) and Pinson Valley (Oct. 21). The team was named national champion by two publications in 2015. Former Alabama wide receiver Nikita Stover replaces veteran Steve Meek at Decatur Heritage. information in hopes our visitors will participate in assisting The Indians have won three state titles since 2017 so expectations will be high. Hes served since 2018 as defensive coordinator at Mountain Brook High School. At Alma Bryant he amassed a 122 record. Williamson head coach Antonio Coleman discusses the upcoming prep football season during Day 2 of Mobile County Media Days on Friday, July 15, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell | preps@al.com). Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). Browning expressed concerns over reports that grades for certain athletes had been altered to make them eligible for college play, and made those concerns known to Hoover City Schools Superintendent Andy Craig in a meeting in April. In 2006, he took over a Beauregard program that had won just two games in two years. In four varsity seasons, the Patriots went 42-7 overall, including a 36-2 mark in the last three seasons. Coach, Head Coach - 7th Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Head Coach - 8th Women's Volleyball, 7th Women's Basketball. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. The investigation resulted in the forfeiture of four games, including a 1-0 loss to crosstown rival Spain Park High School, the first loss to the Jaguars in the history of the teams' rivalry. He led Fayetteville (Tenn.) High to the 2020 Class 1A state title and compiled a 34-4 record in three seasons there. [28][29] Despite the forfeits, the Bucs finished the regular season with a 4-5 record and qualified for the AHSAA 6A playoffs. 2826 Columbiana Road. Calhoun, 39, has served as the head football coach at Carrollton High in Georgia since 2016. Explore the benefits. He is a real man., Coach Andersons impact reaches far and wide throughout the community and across all sorts of professions. [10] Propst's base salary at Hoover was $100,678. Sean Calhoun and his family finally are making Vestavia Hills their home. Coach, Sports Information - Pizitz Middle School, Asst. P.O. He started improving and started to progress. We have chosen to publish this His playoff record is 47-29 while his region record stands at 152-71 which is the most region wins in state history. A meet-and-greet event for Robert and his wife Anne Evans will be held on Monday, Jan. 17 at 6 p.m. at Vestavia Hills High School. [37] The PSC investigation into Propst (case 19-2-1025) was settled with a 131 day suspension. Thats what really matters. As usual, the high school football offseason has been filled with coaching changes throughout the state maybe more than most years. I dont think Alabama football gets talked about. Box 947 . We call Andrew Animal and Lane is Hawk. I dont know if they really know who those Road Warriors are. Calhoun previously served as offensive coordinator for two seasons at Colquitt County High School in south Georgia. us to complete every school. Calhoun ran Colquitt's offense in 2014 and 2015, during which the . Meek was the teams coach for 11 of the 12 years the school has had a program. Ryan Herring, head coach in Pierce County, Georgia, is another second-generation football coach whose dad became friends with Coach Anderson back in the early 1970s when they were both coaching in Birmingham. You hear about Texas and Florida and Georgia and California talked about, but Alabama will go toe-to-toe with every team in every one of those states. [35], On March 14, 2019, Propst was relieved of his duties as the high school's head football coach in a unanimous vote by the Colquitt County Board of Education. Copyright 2022 WBRC. When the breaks of the game go against us, we dont let up, we go harder., Finally, I asked Coach Anderson what led him to choose 2020 as his last to coach high school ball. Competition is not something I shy away from and that this team wont shy away from. VHSC Academy Staff U8-U11. Every team has two things: good coaches and good players. Pointer completed his investigation in late September, and after considerable debate over several sessions (and public pressure from numerous public figures, including Hoover Mayor Tony Petelos), the Hoover Board of Education voted 4-1 to release the report through several sources, including the board's website. Calhoun, 39, most recently served as the head football coach at Carrollton (Georgia) High School, where he compiled a 51-12 record over five seasons including three region championships and five quarterfinal playoff appearances. I dont know what that plan is either, but I know it is a great one. Photo provided to Vestavia City Schools by Robert Evans. Propst gained national notoriety through the MTV series Two-A-Days, which chronicled the 2005 and 2006 seasons of his Hoover team. His father coached high school ball for 31 years, and it was not difficult to make the decision to follow in his footsteps. Continuing their education through athletics is a priority.. Dovey Ralph "Buddy" Anderson, is a part of the second father-son combination in the Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame as his father Dovey Fair Anderson was inducted in the Hall of Fames first class in 1991. Propst's Hoover team was one of the top-ranked teams in the United States over much of the first decade of the new millennium, winning Alabama High School Athletic Association Class 6A state championships in five of the first six seasons including four consecutive titles from 2002 to 2005 (missing out on 6 straight after losses in the championship game to Daphne in 2001 and Prattville in 2006). The DVD outlines the steps to build a successful gridiron program, including the preparation and responsibilities of a coaching staff including the importance of building a booster club.[41]. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Baseball Adam Moseley amoseley@hoover.k12.al.us (256) 348-5442. A whole lot. Lane is probably a little bit heavier and Andrew is a little bit longer. Newton had spent four years in that position for Hartselle after leaving Mountain Brook. Rigby comes in after a successful stint at Eufaula and does have talent returning, including sophomore running back Anthony Rogers and senior offensive tackle Vysen Lang. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. In 1998, Propst coached Alma Bryant High School, the school that resulted from Alba's merger with the high school in Grand Bay, Alabama. Propst divorced Tammy in 2008 and married his current wife, Stefnie, with whom he has four children.[3][4]. He was also the founder of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter at Vestavia Hills High School. I dont think whoever they could have hired could fill those shoes. Box 947 It took about five months to find a house for the five Calhouns after he took on the task of replacing Alabamas all-time winningest high-school football coach Buddy Anderson in January. Were going to lean on him a lot. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Vestavia Hills High School Retweeted. After Buddy Anderson won 346 games in 43 years, Vestavia Hills has now had two coaching changes in as many seasons. Vestavia Hills High School. He is definitely in a league of his own. Life is like football, he told me. Explore the benefits. As a truck traveling down Highway 31 lost its brakes and barreled through an intersection, those three lives were cut short in a tragic event that still shakes the entire community when it . Traditional powers like St. Pauls, Hoover and Spanish Fort all changed leaders as did reigning state champs Pike Road and Vigor. Sean Calhoun lasted just one year before returning to Georgia to coach. I asked him to share a great lesson hed learned from Coach that he carries with him still today. Thank you all for all that you do for Vestavia Athletics. RELATED: DuBose confident in Orange Beachs future. "Coach Anderson had an amazing career and is an amazing man, and I look forward to meeting with him and learning from him so we can continue to grow this program.". He takes over a Pell City team that hasnt won a playoff game since 2012 and hasnt advanced past the second round since 2003. RT @1rebelbaseball: Schedule changes for tomorrow: The Varsity DH scheduled for tomorrow @ Austin has been moved to tomorrow @ Sammy Dunn Field starting @ 4:00 The Freshman DH scheduled for tomorrow @ Sammy Dunn Field has been moved to Cullman starting . Vestavia Hills Magazineis publishedquarterly by And I know that Buddy Anderson will carry on making a difference in the lives of young people. Coach Anderson says that those FCA camps helped to keep their marriage strong for decades, and its also where he got the idea to start an FCA group in his home. They are both about 6-foot-2, 6-3 and are about 220 pounds.
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