Every coach since Vincents 2010 title has won at least one. Rebel with a Cause. He was hired in the fall of 1972 as an assistant coach at Vestavia Hills where he remained for 43 seasons. He previously served eight years as a linebackers coach and defensive coordinator at Hoover High School and spent time at Oak Mountain, Spanish Fort, and UAB. We have the pieces of the puzzle here, and its my job to move them around to make that product. He graduated from Jacksonville State in 1981 with a degree in Physical Education. For the first time in more than four decades, Vestavia Hills High School has a new head football coach: Sean Calhoun. 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. The event will take place in the schools gymnasium and is open to the public. Hes athletic, big and strong. Fundamentally my ideals and values are the exact same. I told them to write down how they want to be as an individual, as a football player and as a team. Athletic Trainer David Beland dbeland@hoover.k12.al.us (256) 604-9948. Tough people do. He is definitely in a league of his own. [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. From what I was told, this was the first time [Vestavia] had been to a 7-on-7 in a tournament format. At a time when youre figuring out who and what you are as a boy, and in a sport that takes so much time, effort, sweat and constructive criticism, it was so beneficial to have a coach who understood his players. Were going to lean on him a lot. 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. Invite the coach He sure had a big impact on me and my life, and I am grateful for him., 2010 graduate Austin Whitt speaks to a similar influence on his life. I was fortunate to be a part of one of his state championship teams, Mitch says. I have failed you as a community. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. It was the 1st playoff win for VH since 2015 and the 1st in Coach Evans' tenure. Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Thats what really matters. 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 know God called you to coach football, and this week he called me to be a coachs wife, she told her husband. He played with a broken forearm last year. Still, the Tigers usually have talent and now have a coach with a state title on his resume. I probably would have closed it out last year, but it didnt feel right with the way school ended, he says. This team has a great nucleus and a great senior class. Every team has two things: good coaches and good players. All rights reserved (About Us). Were settling in, getting our feet stabilized and the kids are starting to meet new friends.. One is senior offensive lineman Hoke Smith, he said. VESTAVIA, Ala. (WBRC) - Vestavia Hills High School has announced that a former rebel will return as the schools new head football coach. That first trip to FCA camp started a yearly tradition that lasted over 40 years until the camps ended. All rights reserved. Sean Calhoun was named the Rebels' new coach Wednesday at the Vestavia Hills Board of Education meeting. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. [37] The PSC investigation into Propst (case 19-2-1025) was settled with a 131 day suspension. If you are at a place this long, you are doing a lot of things the right way. 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. Rush Propst. [27], Propst came under further scrutiny when Hanceville High School complained to the Alabama High School Athletic Association that a former player of theirs, Tristan Purifoy, did not transfer properly to Hoover High and was therefore ineligible. VHHS Athletics. During his tenure at Hoover, Propst was a frequent target of critics. [1] He is also the former head coach at Colquitt County High School in Moultrie, Georgia, Hoover High School in Hoover, Alabama, and Valdosta . (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)Dennis Victory | preps@al.com. Coach, Defensive Line/Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, Varsity Head Coach - Swim and Dive & Men's Tennis, Varsity Head Coach - Women's Tennis, Asst. By WBRC Staff. Everyone knows hes an unbelievable coach, 1982 VHHS graduate Mitch Allen, will tell you. We now have834teams & 188,070games on AHSFHS.org. When I introduce him people ask, Did you say Mickey Rebel?. [33] He appealed [34] and was instead given a reprimand. Calhoun was hired as the new head coach at Colquitt County High School in Georgia. A lot of things are still the same and havent changed. Hes served since 2018 as defensive coordinator at Mountain Brook High School. 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. Then, I wanted a great mix of guys who were Vestavia guys and who really love this place. The Valdosta State Blazers won the NCAA Division II National Championship in 2007 while Calhoun served as a running backs coach. He has three state titles on his resume and expects to win at Orange Beach as well. (Jeff Lee/Contributed). The Toros have won four state championships since 2010. [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. The Wildcats havent advanced past the second round since 1993. Thank you all for all that you do for Vestavia Athletics. Coach: Buddy Anderson. Also, parents dont need to make it all better all the time. He has built this place, and people still need to see his face. Congratulations to the 2022-23 Vestavia Hills City Schools Teachers of the Year! The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Hes just so versatile. "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.". 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. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com). Explore the benefits. We are excited to see them get playing time., Competition is still ongoing to see who will be the triggerman for Calhouns offense. 2022-2023 VHSC Boys Staffing. (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. Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). We wanted to see our guys compete and see them make some plays. P.O. 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. Vestavia Hills Football. Orange Beach head coach Chase Smith in action during a 7-on-7 prep football tournament at University of South Alabama on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell | preps@al.com). People have talked about filling his shoes, but I dont look at it that way. They wrestled together, they are in the same workout group. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Thank the good Lord we found a house, Calhoun said. The kids gravitate toward a kid like that. As usual, the high school football offseason has been filled with coaching changes throughout the state maybe more than most years. 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. Sadly, it would be their last. Congratulations to Robert Evans, who has been named the new Vestavia Hills High School head football coach. Calhoun, 39, has served as the head football coach at Carrollton High in Georgia since 2016. 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). 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). 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 . I dont think its any kind of secret that people talk about Vestavia not being very athletic, he said. Coach, Sports Information - Pizitz Middle School, Asst. Some It comes down to hard work. Coach - Volleyball, Head Coach - Softball, Head Coach - Volleyball, Asst. "Coach Calhoun has dedicated his career to investing in the lives of young men through the sport of football," Freeman said. His father coached high school ball for 31 years, and it was not difficult to make the decision to follow in his footsteps. 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. [20][21] In 2014, Rush Propst led his Colquitt County Packer football team to their second undefeated season (15-0) and a second state title (first one came in 1994), by defeating Archer High School 28-24 on December 13, 2014 to claim the 2014 1-AAAAAA State Championship and his first state title within Georgia. I told the team if our best players are our best people in general we have a great chance of being successful. 32. It was an honor meeting him. Pet Adoption In The Vestavia Hills Area: New Dogs, Cats Added This Week, Vestavia Hills Job Listings: See Who's Hiring In The Area. Hes intelligent and can play a lot of different positions.REL. His playoff record is 47-29 while his region record stands at 152-71 which is the most region wins in state history. It wasnt something they had planned to do, and they werent really sure how they would find a way to attend. Before Mondays opening fall practice, the Rebels had already experienced something new. They are both about 6-foot-2, 6-3 and are about 220 pounds. Its not just a job. Thats what we get from our kids, for sure.. These two really have been super bright spots for us in the spring and summer. Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History. He now takes over the tradition-rich Toros. 2826 Columbiana Road. He was also the founder of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter at Vestavia Hills High School. With technology our kids are exposed to so much. He is a Florence native and longtime Decatur offensive coordinator. Other notable hires: Ham Barnett, St. Pauls; Markus Cook, Vigor; Derone Fagan, Sidney Lanier; Hugh Fountain, W.S. He spent a year as a volunteer assistant coach at UAB. He also served on the staff of the Alabama All-Star game. He won 77 games with the Toros and the 2015 6A title. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. 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]. In 2006, he took over a Beauregard program that had won just two games in two years. I want leaders to have character, not be a character. Mine was a calling, and maybe somebody else is going into it for other reasons. Columbiana, AL 35051, Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress, 8 May Events Not to Miss in Vestavia Hills & Beyond, How Pizitz Built a Well and Transformed Minds, Meet Vestavia Vulcans Mom Cheryl Clabaugh, 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. Competition is not something I shy away from and that this team wont shy away from. 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. Not that many high school teams in the nation have as many as Thompson. Robert Evans is the new Vestavia Hills football coach. New coach Sean Calhoun said Smith would be the Rebels' best offensive lineman in 2021. Robert Evans, Vestavia Hills After Buddy Anderson won 346 games in 43 years, Vestavia Hills has now had two coaching changes. Vestavia Hills superintendent Todd Freeman, Ed.D., described Evans as a man of character, a committed educator, and a brilliant football coach. VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WBRC) - Vestavia Hills High School head football coach Sean Calhoun has resigned after one season with the Rebels. 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. [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. All that while being a loving coachs wifewhich is a job in itselfand she does it all with a big smile on her face. 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. Invite the coach In January of 1972, three Vestavia Hills High School coaches decided to head off campus for a quick lunch. 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). We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Vestavia Hills Football! 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. I could have done things differently, but I don't admit wrongdoing inside the walls of Hoover High School. 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. For the first time in more than four decades, Vestavia Hills High School has a new head football coach: Sean Calhoun. We went to UABs 7-on-7 tournament, Calhoun said. Hes our best lineman and one of our best overall football players. Coach, Head Coach - 7th Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Head Coach - 8th Women's Volleyball, 7th Women's Basketball. 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. Thats a fancy name for what he does. youtube.com. 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. They havent won a playoff game since playing for the 7A state title in 2015. Kids want to belong to something bigger than their self. Propst divorced Tammy in 2008 and married his current wife, Stefnie, with whom he has four children.[3][4]. And I know God still has a plan for me, I just dont know what all it will be yet.. When I asked Jeff to share a lesson he learned from him as a player, he said: Tough times dont last. Returning coaches are Jake James, Greg Smith, Brent Welborn all Vestavia alums and Sammy Queen, who had head coaching experience at Pelham. If we had to play tomorrow, Mitchell Towns would be under center, the 39-year-old coach said. Life is like football, he told me. 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 2017 Season Highlights. Calhoun was hired as the new head coach at Colquitt County High School in Georgia. Rebels Helping Rebels is a grace fund used to financially support students in need. Upload it Are you the coach? In January of 1972, three Vestavia Hills High School coaches decided to head off campus for a quick lunch. What I expect from this team is to give 100 percent. 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). Propst continued to deny the allegations. While his focus was always on the students, Coach Anderson saw many wins in his tenure too. He won 110 games and four state titles with the Saints and has 210 wins in 26 years as a head coach overall. Watch the 2022 AHSAA Football Playoffs Vestavia Hills High School vs. Thompson High School - 11/12/2022 live and on demand online on the NFHS Network . [11], On January 30, 2008, Propst was named head coach at Colquitt County High School. Copyright 2022 WBRC. 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. Free self-guided test prep materials through the VHHS Library. Propst also faced charges having to do with his personal life, specifically that he engaged in extramarital affairs. Michael Seale , Patch Staff Posted Thu, Jan 14, 2021 at 9:13 am CT He will have to guide the team through a new class as the Lions make the jump from 4A to 5A. The Jaguars went 7-4 each of the last two years and made the playoffs. He can move, too. The Jaguars have suffered through four straight losing seasons and went just 2-8 a year ago. RELATED: DuBose confident in Orange Beachs future. Calhoun ran Colquitts offense in 2014 and 2015, during which the Packers were 30-0 and won two state titles under coach Rush Propst. 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 is mentioned. Newton had spent four years in that position for Hartselle after leaving Mountain Brook. 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. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Vakakes won 49 games in nine years at Jackson-Olin. One of the first things they did in their efforts to move forward was to hire Buddy Anderson as their head football coach. Vestavia Hills High School has hired a new football coach to replace legend Buddy Anderson. 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. 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. And probably not as many as Hewitt-Trussville and Hoover. Vestavia Hills High School, home of the Rebels, is a public school located in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. January 13, 2022 Vestavia Hills High School head football coach Robert Evans and his wife, Anne Evans. He was named Region Coach of the Year at the end of the 2019 and 2020 seasons. Coach - Outdoor Track, Asst. 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. During his 42 seasons with the Rebels, Anderson became the winningest football coach at any level of play in Alabama history and was inducted into the National High School Hall of Fame. 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. Some went on to the NFL, and former player David Jordan was a member of the 1986 Super Bowl winning New York Giants team. 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). Beyond his players, Coach Anderson has had a strong and positive influence on other coaches through the years.
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