Coach - Outdoor Track, Asst. 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). He also served on the staff of the Alabama All-Star game. He also served as an assistant coach for eight years at Cleburne County High School in Heflin, Alabama, Cherokee High School in Canton, Georgia, and Ashville High School in Ashville, Alabama. He can move, too. 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. VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. The Vestavia Hills Board of Education on Wednesday approved the hiring of Sean Calhoun as the new head football coach at Vestavia Hills High School. Newton had spent four years in that position for Hartselle after leaving Mountain Brook. Although he was still young, he was already a strong leader to step in as students and athletes struggled through the crisis though. One was the competition. Its exciting and a little nerve-wracking taking over a program that has been in such great hands for 43 years. Rush Propst. Meek was the teams coach for 11 of the 12 years the school has had a program. Propst continued to deny the allegations. As usual, the high school football offseason has been filled with coaching changes throughout the state maybe more than most years. We have the pieces of the puzzle here, and its my job to move them around to make that product. "His values and commitment to excellence are aligned with those of our school system and community. Explore the benefits. It was the 1st playoff win for VH since 2015 and the 1st in Coach Evans' tenure. 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. All of our coaches are really good men, first, and really good football coaches.. Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com). 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. Since the early 70s, on Wednesday nights his house has been full of athletes who want to learn more about God. They also face a brutal Region 2 schedule that includes Auburn, Central-Phenix City, Opelika and Prattville among others. One is senior offensive lineman Hoke Smith, he said. When my career is done, if I can even be in the same sentence or book as Coach Anderson, I have done a couple of things right. us to complete every school. He is an emotional leader who is great in the locker room. 7. He was hired at Hoover in 1999, where he coached for nine years, winning 110 games and five state championships. VHSC Girls Staff U12-U19. At the last minute, things worked out, and that trip that would lay the foundation for years of service through FCA. Photo provided to Vestavia City Schools by Robert Evans. (Fayetteville High School photo). And I know God still has a plan for me, I just dont know what all it will be yet.. The former Prattville and Central-Phenix City head coach returns to the state after a two-year stint in Georgia. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com). In the total scheme of things, relationships matter most. Reach her at madoline.markham@homewoodlife.com. Smith spent his last several seasons trying to resurrect a struggling Robertsdale program and then starting the Orange Beach team. And probably not as many as Hewitt-Trussville and Hoover. I may have some different tactics, but when you get down to the basics of our program, the foundation coach Anderson has already laid is absolutely fantastic. (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). Propst was eventually promoted to head football coach at Ashville High, serving from 1989 to 1993. Claim your team to manage the roster, schedule, scores, stats and more. Ohatchee was 27-5-1 in Propst's three years as a starter at wide receiver and defensive back, with Propst earning All-County recognition as a senior. 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. In January of 1972, three Vestavia Hills High School coaches decided to head off campus for a quick lunch. While the school was distraught, they had to carry on. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. It took about five months to find a house for the five Calhouns after he took on the task of replacing Alabama's. One of the first things they did in their efforts to move forward was to hire Buddy Anderson as their head football coach. Enter Waldrop a consistent winner at Chelsea, James Clemens and Florence still looking for his first championship as a head coach. Propst was relieved of coaching duties following the 2018 season. Sean Calhoun lasted just one year before returning to Georgia to coach. Phone: 205-402-5350. He earned a football scholarship to Samford University where he would get his degree. Weve become such an instant society. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Calhoun previously served as offensive coordinator for two seasons at Colquitt County High School in south Georgia. [12] After community uproar over the interview, Propst decided to stay at Colquitt County.[13]. Vestavia Hills City Schools is committed to ensuring all information placed on its public website is accessible to individuals with disabilities. Before Mondays opening fall practice, the Rebels had already experienced something new. His playoff record is 47-29 while his region record stands at 152-71 which is the most region wins in state history. 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. [39][40], Propst has been featured in an instructional video entitled Building A Championship Football Program 12 Months A Year, published in 2007. Fundamentally my ideals and values are the exact same. Former Hewitt-Trussville and Auburn wide receiver got the promotion at Pinson Valley following Sam Shades departure to Miles College. The Jaguars went 7-4 each of the last two years and made the playoffs. Propst also faced charges having to do with his personal life, specifically that he engaged in extramarital affairs. I wanted my players and this community to know that that is big for me and my family. Calhoun ran Colquitt's offense in 2014 and 2015, during which the . There are so many predators out there and its scary to me. 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 told them I cant be the guy who wants to win more than they do. We have chosen to publish this One of them, Jeff Segars, took over as the schools athletic director in 2015 from Anderson, who started in the role in 1981. Tough people do. He now takes over the tradition-rich Toros. P.O. Coach, Head Coach - 8th Women's Basketball, Head Coach - Football, Wrestling, Outdoor Track, Asst. RELATED: DuBose confident in Orange Beachs future. He has helped over 250 players receive college scholarships, including players such as Chad Jackson (Florida), John Parker Wilson (Alabama), Ryan Pugh (Auburn) and Cornelius Williams (Troy). Madoline, editor of Homewood Life, is always on the hunt for a good meal and an even better story. Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. Fax 205-402-5303 District Home Schools Translate Employee Login Announcements Rebels Helping Rebels Were going to lean on him a lot. Colors: Red, White & Blue. [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, Varsity Head Coach - Men's Soccer, Asst. His brother [second-team All-American safety Nolan] is a starter at Clemson and hes, obviously, the second son of Kevin Turner. I have failed you as a board, and especially I have failed you (Superintendent) Andy (Craig)," Propst said. Coach Anderson was inducted into the 2003 Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)Dennis Victory | preps@al.com, The mindset I had was that I needed some Alabama guys who were not previously here, Calhoun said. Some Nikita Stover was named the new head football coach at Decatur Heritage Christian Academy on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. The lessons you learn in athletics last longer than the actual event itself. Now as a coach, his biggest lesson from Anderson is: The student is more important than the athlete. 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. His father coached high school ball for 31 years, and it was not difficult to make the decision to follow in his footsteps. @1rebelathletics. RELATED: Who is the states best active 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. Thats what we get from our kids, for sure.. Vestavia Hills Football. I probably would have closed it out last year, but it didnt feel right with the way school ended, he says. Coaching is a commitment to working with kids. His record as a head football coach for the past 43 years at Vestavia Hills High School is 346-160 with two state football championships. January 13, 2022 Vestavia Hills High School head football coach Robert Evans and his wife, Anne Evans. John Rodgers will coach linebackers after working with Newton in Hartselle and Vestavia alumnus and former Spain Park assistant Patrick Bonovitch will coach running backs. We are excited to see them get playing time., Competition is still ongoing to see who will be the triggerman for Calhouns offense. My dad was always my coaching mentor in life, and around 2007 I gained Buddy Anderson as another mentor. 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. Vestavia Hills High School Retweeted. Then, I wanted a great mix of guys who were Vestavia guys and who really love this place. 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. Continuing their education through athletics is a priority.. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 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). You cant always get that in practice., RELATED: American Christians Chris Smelley steps down. 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. In fact, he has the most wins of any high school football coach in the entire state of Alabama, and his 342-153 record speaks for itself. Copyright 2022 WBRC. Former Alabama wide receiver Nikita Stover replaces veteran Steve Meek at Decatur Heritage. Vestavia High School names new head football coach, Two people in custody after police chase, manhunt near Warrior & Hayden, Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee happening this weekend, Nonprofit organization donates cars to residents of Jimmie Hale Mission. 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. [25] The letter was a result of the board voting to not renew Bishop's contract as principal, an act which garnered widespread coverage by local news media. Grider has had success as a program builder. The first thing I told this team is that I am a Christian. fv. Region: 7A-R3. He takes over a Northridge program that Mike Vickery rebuilt before leaving for Pelham. Coach, Head Coach - 7th Men's Basketball, Asst. 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 . Claim this team Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. (Submitted). We as coaches have to find a way to put our guys in the right spot so they can succeed as individuals and we can succeed on offense, defense and special teams. Lane is probably a little bit heavier and Andrew is a little bit longer. The 2021 team went 14-0, defeating Pleasant Grove 51-14 in the state championship game in Birmingham. He was also the founder of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter at Vestavia Hills High School. Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. The Valdosta football team was also placed on probation for the 2021 football season, therefore preventing them from participating in any playoff games. He won 99 games with the Green Wave and took the team to a state title game. He won 110 games and four state titles with the Saints and has 210 wins in 26 years as a head coach overall. Mark Freeman won two. Thats one of the biggest things that drew me to the Vestavia Hills football program. Baseball Adam Moseley amoseley@hoover.k12.al.us (256) 348-5442. Do we have as many as the top teams in our region? For the first time in more than four decades, Vestavia Hills High School has a new head football coach: Sean Calhoun. He is quick to tell anyone who will listen that he was called by God to coach football on January 12, 1968. A whole lot. Congratulations to Robert Evans, who has been named the new Vestavia Hills High School head football coach. But on July 28, 2007, The Birmingham News went public with the allegations when it published a letter from attorneys for Bishop to the Hoover Board of Education. Fast forward to 2020: Coach Anderson has been still setting a solid example and leading young men to victory on and off the field for nearly 50 years. Invite the coach [26] Among the findings were that Propst's bank records indicated support for a "second family" in Pell City, Alabama, but the incidents regarding grade-changing were largely caused by an assistant principal and an administrator. Every coach since Vincents 2010 title has won at least one. Box 947 Director of Athletics - Vestavia Hills City Schools, Administrative Athletic Director, Varsity Head Coach - Softball, Assistant Athletic Director - Liberty Park, Head 7th Grade Football, Asst. The topic was the focus of considerable discussion on the Paul Finebaum syndicated sports talk radio show, where Hunter Ford, a reporter for The Hoover Gazette newspaper, reported the rumors. We are thrilled to have Robert and his wife Anne on the Vestavia Hills team, Freeman said today. Morson hired Brett Mask away from Colbert County to be his offensive coordinator and has one of the states top recruits on his roster in Alabama commit Jahlil Hurley. Upload it Are you the coach? Robert Evans, Vestavia Hills After Buddy Anderson won 346 games in 43 years, Vestavia Hills has now had two coaching changes. I would love to be here as long as he was, thats for sure., To begin building his legacy at Vestavia Hills, Calhoun will shape the program in his image with five new assistants, including a new football operations director, Mickey Reville. I told them to write down how they want to be as an individual, as a football player and as a team. Robert Evans is the new Vestavia Hills football coach. Rebels Helping Rebels is a grace fund used to financially support students in need. He runs the show and keeps this whole place in line. Pet Adoption In The Vestavia Hills Area: New Dogs, Cats Added This Week, Vestavia Hills Job Listings: See Who's Hiring In The Area. The Toros have won four state championships since 2010. The official Roster for the Vestavia Hills High School The official staff directory for the Vestavia Hills High School Staff Directory - Vestavia Hills High School Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators Skip To Main Content Vestavia Hills High School Vestavia Hills High School Coach Anderson had been taken on as a student teacher in December of 1971, and this was most certainly not the way he wanted to receive a promotion. [28][29] Despite the forfeits, the Bucs finished the regular season with a 4-5 record and qualified for the AHSAA 6A playoffs. This year felt right. He led Fayetteville (Tenn.) High to the 2020 Class 1A state title and compiled a 34-4 record in three seasons there. The Bucs have had just three coaches since Rush Propst took over in 1999. By WBRC Staff. Coach Volleyball, Asst. Robert Evans graduated from Vestavia Hills High School in 1999 and was a defensive back on Buddy Anderson's 1998 state championship team. He spent a year as a volunteer assistant coach at UAB. Hes our best lineman and one of our best overall football players. The kids gravitate toward a kid like that. VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WBRC) - Vestavia Hills High School head football coach Sean Calhoun has resigned after one season with the Rebels. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). 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]. P.O. He also served for four seasons as quarterbacks coach at Collins Hill High School in the Atlanta area, where he coached current Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke. They are like brothers. 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. I was fortunate to be a part of one of his state championship teams, Mitch says. Michael Seale , Patch Staff Posted Thu, Jan 14, 2021 at 9:13 am CT In just his second year of coaching at Colquitt County, Propst took a team that had finished 2-8 in 2007 to an 11-3 season and the state semifinals in 2009. Browning spent the last six years at Pike Road, building the program from its infancy to the Class 5A state championship in 2021. He won 77 games with the Toros and the 2015 6A title. 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 . He has built this place, and people still need to see his face. The Gazette went out of business about five weeks later. #1REBEL. Columbiana, AL 35051, Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress, 7 November Events Not to Miss in Vestavia Hills, Meet New Vestavia Hills High School Football Coach Sean Calhoun, Five March Events Not to Miss in Vestavia Hills, Five February Events Not to Miss in Vestavia Hills, Five January Events Not to Miss in Vestavia Hills. Thats a fancy name for what he does. [10] Propst's base salary at Hoover was $100,678. Calhoun ran Colquitts offense in 2014 and 2015, during which the Packers were 30-0 and won two state titles under coach Rush Propst. In 1990, he married Tammy Cox, his high school sweetheart, with whom he had three children. He shared that when he finally decided to retire, he prayed about it a lot. He can run, hes smart and he also plays basketball. He is a real man., Coach Andersons impact reaches far and wide throughout the community and across all sorts of professions. And I know that Buddy Anderson will carry on making a difference in the lives of young people. He never once put me off or was too busy to help a young coach. Through the years Linda has been a school teacher, a stay-at-home mother, a private tutor and worked for Alabama Public Television as well as in the ministry field. Spain Park coach Tim Vakakes directs his team during 7-on-7 football action at Samford University in Homewood, Ala., Tuesday, June 28, 2022. RECRUIT VESTAVIA and 3 others. However, in Propst's last game as Hoover's head coach, they lost in the third round to another crosstown rival Vestavia Hills 21-17, a game considered by many Alabama sportswriters to be the biggest rivalry in the state. Anderson attended Thomasville High School and played football but not for his father who had retired because he said he did not wish to coach his sons. Vestavia Hills Football Retweeted. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com).