Traditional powers like St. Pauls, Hoover and Spanish Fort all changed leaders as did reigning state champs Pike Road and Vigor. Right now, hes in a battle with Forte Edmonds.. If you are at a place this long, you are doing a lot of things the right way. In 1990, he married Tammy Cox, his high school sweetheart, with whom he had three children. Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. At Alma Bryant he amassed a 122 record. Ford, was then hired by editor Dale Jones of The Western Star in nearby Bessemer, after his firing from The Hoover Gazette. Fax: 205-402-5354. webmaster@vhcs.us Select Year: 1970 <-- 2016 <- 2017 -> 2018 --> 2022. Former Hewitt-Trussville and Auburn wide receiver got the promotion at Pinson Valley following Sam Shades departure to Miles College. 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. I dont think its any kind of secret that people talk about Vestavia not being very athletic, he said. Vestavia Hills High School Retweeted. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. [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. VESTAVIA, Ala. (WBRC) - Vestavia Hills High School has announced that a former rebel will return as the schools new head football coach. Enter Waldrop a consistent winner at Chelsea, James Clemens and Florence still looking for his first championship as a head coach. He has built this place, and people still need to see his face. Explore the benefits. In January of 1972, three Vestavia Hills High School coaches decided to head off campus for a quick lunch. 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). It took about five months to find a house for the five Calhouns after he took on the task of replacing Alabama's. Rebels Helping Rebels is a grace fund used to financially support students in need. He then moved on to Eufaula High School in Eufaula, Alabama from 1994-1996 before being hired by Alba High School in Bayou La Batre, Alabama in 1997. But to me and the thousands of young men that got to play for him during his career, his biggest value was in the impact he had in our lives as husbands, fathers, Christian leaders, friends and really, just as people living in our communities. 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. They are both tough with good motors. Tough people do. "I made mistakes. All rights reserved. VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WBRC) - Vestavia Hills High School head football coach Sean Calhoun has resigned after one season with the Rebels. Calhoun was hired as the new head coach at Colquitt County High School in Georgia. 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. 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. Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History. Coach Calhoun and his family will be a wonderful addition to Vestavia Hills.". Coach, Defensive Line/Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, Varsity Head Coach - Swim and Dive & Men's Tennis, Varsity Head Coach - Women's Tennis, Asst. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. @1rebelathletics. Former Alabama wide receiver Nikita Stover replaces veteran Steve Meek at Decatur Heritage. His playoff record is 47-29 while his region record stands at 152-71 which is the most region wins in state history. Rebel with a Cause. We went to UABs 7-on-7 tournament, Calhoun said. Stover replaces Steve Meek, who retired after 11 seasons leading the Eagles. Robert Evans graduated from Vestavia Hills High School in 1999 and was a defensive back on Buddy Anderson's 1998 state championship team. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com). Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. Propst gained national notoriety through the MTV series Two-A-Days, which chronicled the 2005 and 2006 seasons of his Hoover team. Anytime Hoover changes coaches, it has to be big news. Nikita Stover was named the new head football coach at Decatur Heritage Christian Academy on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. [37] The PSC investigation into Propst (case 19-2-1025) was settled with a 131 day suspension. 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. I told them to write down how they want to be as an individual, as a football player and as a team. 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. Still, the Tigers usually have talent and now have a coach with a state title on his resume. Everyone who knows Coach Anderson knows that this is why he did it, and what he cared about mostpositively impacting the lives of everyone around him. A former Rebel defensive back and member of the 1998 state championship team, Evans returns home after four years as Mountain Brooks defensive coordinator. It comes down to hard work. 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. If we had to play tomorrow, Mitchell Towns would be under center, the 39-year-old coach said. They wrestled together, they are in the same workout group. I wanted my players and this community to know that that is big for me and my family. Propst took his first coaching position as a student assistant at Ohatchee in 1977, the year they won their only state championship. 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. [12] After community uproar over the interview, Propst decided to stay at Colquitt County.[13]. Vestavia Hills, AL 35216. VHSC Academy Staff U8-U11. Calhoun was hired as the new head coach at Colquitt County High School in Georgia. His Rebel teams won 16 area and region championships, and made 31 state playoff appearances. Region: 7A-R3. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Buddy Anderson enters his 40th season as Head Coach at Vestavia Hills. He can move, too. Claim your team to manage the roster, schedule, scores, stats and more. What I expect from this team is to give 100 percent. #1REBEL. @1rebelathletics . In 2015, Colquitt County completed another 15-0 season with a 30-13 victory over the Roswell Hornets to claim their second consecutive Georgia AAAAAA State Championship. Neal; Josh Harris, Blount; Renardo Jackson, LeFlore; Jerrel Jernigan, Eufaula; Rodney Jordan, Satsuma; Jed Kennedy, Dothan; John McKenzie, Murphy; Gus Smith, Gordo; Mike Vickery, Pelham; Brandon Wilcox, Escambia Academy. Propst played high school football for Coach Ragan Clark, whose son Bill was later the head coach at Prattville High School, a Hoover rival, for many years. Stover played two years for Nick Saban at Alabama and has said he will bring lessons he learned from all of his coaches to his first high school head job. Free self-guided test prep materials through the VHHS Library. After Buddy Anderson won 346 games in 43 years, Vestavia Hills has now had two coaching changes in as many seasons. You cant always get that in practice., RELATED: American Christians Chris Smelley steps down. Athletic Trainer David Beland dbeland@hoover.k12.al.us (256) 604-9948. In 2006, he took over a Beauregard program that had won just two games in two years. 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. Calhoun, 39, has served as Carrolltons head football coach since 2016. Before Mondays opening fall practice, the Rebels had already experienced something new. Coach, Head Coach - 8th Women's Basketball, Head Coach - Football, Wrestling, Outdoor Track, Asst. Although he was still young, he was already a strong leader to step in as students and athletes struggled through the crisis though. Propst was eventually promoted to head football coach at Ashville High, serving from 1989 to 1993. Competition is not something I shy away from and that this team wont shy away from. [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. 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. What would you say to someone who is going into coaching now? Vestavia Hills Magazineis publishedquarterly by He will have a rebuilding job on his hands at Spain Park. He also served on the staff of the Alabama All-Star game. Smith spent his last several seasons trying to resurrect a struggling Robertsdale program and then starting the Orange Beach team. Sean Calhoun and his family finally are making Vestavia Hills their home. 7. Pike Road went 14-0 and averaged 46 points a game a year ago, but coach Patrick Browning left for Greenville and star players Iverson Hooks, Quinshon Judkins and Khurtiss Perry will be playing on Saturdays this fall. fv. 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. 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 asked him to share a great lesson hed learned from Coach that he carries with him still today. Cole Turner is a senior receiver. While the school was distraught, they had to carry on. The 2021 team went 14-0, defeating Pleasant Grove 51-14 in the state championship game in Birmingham. Morson takes over for Waldrop at Florence. 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. They were alike in so many ways: both strong Christian men, both strong citizens in their communities and both coached over 40 years, Ryan shares. Coach, Head Coach - 7th Men's Basketball, Asst. Vestavia Hills Football Retweeted. Hes intelligent and can play a lot of different positions.REL. Vakakes won 49 games in nine years at Jackson-Olin. He led Fayetteville (Tenn.) High to the 2020 Class 1A state title and compiled a 34-4 record in three seasons there. [38], On April 8, 2021, the Valdosta High School football team was sanctioned due to recruiting and undue influence committed by Propst and the Valdosta booster club. 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. Robert Evans graduated from Vestavia Hills High School in 1999 and was a defensive back on Buddy Andersons 1998 state championship team. They havent won a playoff game since playing for the 7A state title in 2015. 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. Vestavia Hills Football. His successful experiences have prepared him to lead our football program and build on the legacy established by Coach Anderson and his teams. "His values and commitment to excellence are aligned with those of our school system and community. He now takes over the tradition-rich Toros. They both wrestle, so we have a nickname for them: the Road Warriors from the old WCW. I called him a lot and visited him several times picking his brain for football advice. Sean Calhoun lasted just one year before returning to Georgia to coach. Coaching is a commitment to working with kids. That young newlywed who brought his bride to Vestavia Hills all those years ago has since raised three daughters, all graduates of VHHS, and is now grandfather to seven. And I know that Buddy Anderson will carry on making a difference in the lives of young people. That excites me because now we get to see how good our preparation is. He was hired at Hoover in 1999, where he coached for nine years, winning 110 games and five state championships. Coach, Sports Information - Pizitz Middle School, Asst. Vestavia Hills City Schools is committed to ensuring all information placed on its public website is accessible to individuals with disabilities. Whats one good thing about high school athletics in 2020? 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. Hoover coach Wade Waldrop directs his team during the Hustle Up 7on7 national tournament at the Hoover Met Complex in Hoover, Ala., Friday, July 15, 2022. They are looking for a group. And countless former players went on to be successful in college athletics. Here is a look at 15 offseason impact hires as fall practice begins this week and next across the state of Alabama. Thats what we get from our kids, for sure.. Robert Evans is the new Vestavia Hills football coach. Lane is probably a little bit heavier and Andrew is a little bit longer. He studied both physical education and math at Samford University, and while he spent many years in the classroom, his heart has always been on the football field. Returning coaches are Jake James, Greg Smith, Brent Welborn all Vestavia alums and Sammy Queen, who had head coaching experience at Pelham. Newton had spent four years in that position for Hartselle after leaving Mountain Brook. Vestavia Hills Magazineis publishedquarterly by RELATED: DuBose confident in Orange Beachs future. He is a real man., Coach Andersons impact reaches far and wide throughout the community and across all sorts of professions. My dad was always my coaching mentor in life, and around 2007 I gained Buddy Anderson as another mentor. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com). VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WBRC) - Vestavia Hills High School head football coach Sean Calhoun has resigned after one season with the Rebels. Do we have as many as the top teams in our region? AGE BIRTH YEARS TEAMS FORMAT COACH; U19: 2004: Steamers 04 Black: 11v11: Robert Starr: U18: 2005: Steamers 05 Black: 11v11: Robert Starr: U17: 2006: . At the last minute, things worked out, and that trip that would lay the foundation for years of service through FCA. I told him as long as he is comfortable with it I definitely need to use him as a resource. Vestavia Hills High School. 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 now have834teams & 188,070games on AHSFHS.org. Pinson Valley coach Lee Guess directs his team during 7-on-7 football action at Samford University in Homewood, Ala., Tuesday, June 28, 2022. VESTAVIA, Ala. (WBRC) - Vestavia Hills High School has announced that a former rebel will return as the school's new head football coach. Sean Calhoun and his family finally are making Vestavia Hills their home. 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). Calhoun has had enough time with the team to see some players he expects to be leaders this season, which begins Aug. 20 at home against Mountain Brook. 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. Its also the place where Linda says she first felt God speak to her about football. He has three state titles on his resume and expects to win at Orange Beach as well. Claim this team Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. 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. (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. 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). When I introduce him people ask, Did you say Mickey Rebel?. The former Prattville and Central-Phenix City head coach returns to the state after a two-year stint in Georgia. "The foundation that has already been laid in Vestavia Hills is great, and I look forward to building upon that foundation and impacting lives through the football program," Calhoun said. Propst attended college at Jacksonville State University where he was a non-scholarship member of the JSU football team in 1976-1977. Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. I dont know what that plan is either, but I know it is a great one. 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). RECRUIT VESTAVIA and 3 others. He spent a year as a volunteer assistant coach at UAB. Guess was Pinsons offensive coordinator last season and was wide receivers coach for five years before that. Propst also faced charges having to do with his personal life, specifically that he engaged in extramarital affairs. 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. At the conclusion of the 2020 season, his 31-year head coaching record stood at 307-96 (.762 win percentage).[2]. [5] During Propst's tenure, Hoover was repeatedly ranked in the nation's top-25 polls, finishing as the #16 team in the nation in 2003,[6] #4 in the nation in 2004,[7] #8 in the nation in 2005,[8] and ranked #1 entering the 2006 season by Sports Illustrated, USA Today[9] and the National Prep Football Poll. 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. Josh Niblett followed with six state titles in 14 years. [39][40], Propst has been featured in an instructional video entitled Building A Championship Football Program 12 Months A Year, published in 2007. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Coach, Varsity Head Coach - Men's Bowling, Asst. 18. Madoline, editor of Homewood Life, is always on the hunt for a good meal and an even better story. We are thrilled to have Robert and his wife Anne on the Vestavia Hills team, Freeman said today. There was a really good excitement in the air. It was the 1st playoff win for VH since 2015 and the 1st in Coach Evans' tenure. Shared Starter: $6.99 a month (1 website) Shared Unlimited: $12.99 a month (unlimited websites) As a full time Support Teacher at Primrose School at Liberty Park located in Vestavia Hills AL at 1800 Urban Center Parkway 35242, you. Beyond his players, Coach Anderson has had a strong and positive influence on other coaches through the years. I have failed you as a community. If you cant do the right thing in the classroom, theres no way in the world I can count on you on the field. [22] Bishop originally announced that there was nothing to be concerned about, but Craig overruled Bishop and announced that a full investigation would be carried out, to be headed by former federal judge Sam C. Pointer, Jr.[23][24]. Everyone knows hes an unbelievable coach, 1982 VHHS graduate Mitch Allen, will tell you. 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]. VESTAVIA HILLS SOCCER CLUB OFFICE 1973 Merryvale Road Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 (205) 978-0182 The Bucs have had just three coaches since Rush Propst took over in 1999. With me being a new set of eyes and with a handful of our coaches being new, we all had to see them in a competitive setting. Colors: Red, White & Blue. VHSC Girls Staff U12-U19. Kids want to belong to something bigger than their self. Congratulations to the 2022-23 Vestavia Hills City Schools Teachers of the Year! Hes definitely a college football player. us to complete every school. 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. I dont think Alabama football gets talked about. Coach - Outdoor Track, Asst. We wanted to see our guys compete and see them make some plays. 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. Rush Propst. Coach, Varsity Head Coach - Flag Football, Bowling, Women's Golf, Varsity Head Coach - Football Cheerleading, Varsity Head Coach - Basketball Cheerleading, Head Coach - Cross Country, Track and Field, Defensive Coordinator/Assistant Head Coach, Linebackers/Director of Football Operations/Special Teams Coordinator, Varsity Head Coach - Wrestling, Asst.
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