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 has three state titles on his resume and expects to win at Orange Beach as well. Published: Jan. 5, 2022 at 7:44 AM PST. [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. Vestavia Hills High School Retweeted. The Indians have won three state titles since 2017 so expectations will be high. Coach, Head Coach - 7th Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Head Coach - 8th Women's Volleyball, 7th Women's Basketball. Fundamentally my ideals and values are the exact same. 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. 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 As usual, the high school football offseason has been filled with coaching changes throughout the state maybe more than most years. 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. They are like brothers. 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. [39][40], Propst has been featured in an instructional video entitled Building A Championship Football Program 12 Months A Year, published in 2007. The team held an undefeated record over both seasons and won back-to-back state championships. Vestavia Hills High School, home of the Rebels, is a public school located in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. 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. P.O. Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). 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. Vestavia Hills Football Retweeted. 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. [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. Beyond his players, Coach Anderson has had a strong and positive influence on other coaches through the years. We went to UABs 7-on-7 tournament, Calhoun said. 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. Thats a fancy name for what he does. VHHS Athletics. During the 2019 football season, Propst co-hosted Tennessee Two-A-Days, a radio show on Fox Sports Knoxville. Calhoun was hired as the new head coach at Colquitt County High School in Georgia. 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. Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. I have been fortunate to know Coach Anderson for years, and when we talked about this story, I couldnt pass up the chance to ask a few questions of my own. Propst gained national notoriety through the MTV series Two-A-Days, which chronicled the 2005 and 2006 seasons of his Hoover team. Stover replaces Steve Meek, who retired after 11 seasons leading the Eagles. Im competitive and I like to win, but relationships that last a lifetime, and for eternity. I dont think its any kind of secret that people talk about Vestavia not being very athletic, he said. Vestavia Hills' Hoke Smith (74) celebrates a score against Hoover with Randall Stokes in a 2019 file photo. When I introduce him people ask, Did you say Mickey Rebel?. Five players were declared ineligible for the athletic year, along with $5,000 in fines. us to complete every school. For the first time in more than four decades, Vestavia Hills High School has a new head football coach: Sean Calhoun. Sadly, it would be their last. @1rebelathletics. Vestavia Hills High School. He played with a broken forearm last year. Then, I wanted a great mix of guys who were Vestavia guys and who really love this place. But youve got to care about the kids. Calhoun ran Colquitt's offense in 2014 and 2015, during which the . In February, 1978, assistant Buddy Anderson became Head Coach Buddy Anderson. Smith spent his last several seasons trying to resurrect a struggling Robertsdale program and then starting the Orange Beach team. I want leaders to have character, not be a character. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Vestavia Hills High School football coach resigns after 1 year, Two people in custody after police chase, manhunt near Warrior & Hayden, Team Manager w/1P36 Deletion Syndrome Makes Big Shot on Senior Night. We are thrilled to have Robert and his wife Anne on the Vestavia Hills team, Freeman said today. [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]. Vestavia Hills City Schools is committed to ensuring all information placed on its public website is accessible to individuals with disabilities. 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). Robert Evans graduated from Vestavia Hills High School in 1999 and was a defensive back on Buddy Andersons 1998 state championship team. With technology our kids are exposed to so much. 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. Returning coaches are Jake James, Greg Smith, Brent Welborn all Vestavia alums and Sammy Queen, who had head coaching experience at Pelham. 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. We are excited to see them get playing time., Competition is still ongoing to see who will be the triggerman for Calhouns offense. We just have to follow him and make our own footprints and build on his legacy. RELATED: Who is the states best active coach? All that while being a loving coachs wifewhich is a job in itselfand she does it all with a big smile on her face. Do we have as many as the top teams in our region? Thats one of the biggest things that drew me to the Vestavia Hills football program. Hes a tough, hard-nosed kid who I definitely think is going to have a heckuva season for us. 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). Its not just a job. [12] After community uproar over the interview, Propst decided to stay at Colquitt County.[13]. 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. 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. Phone: 205-402-5350. The Mustangs went 9-3 in 2021. 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. I dont think whoever they could have hired could fill those shoes. 2235 Limerock Rd. [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. Newton had spent four years in that position for Hartselle after leaving Mountain Brook. He spent a year as a volunteer assistant coach at UAB. A whole lot. The Wildcats havent advanced past the second round since 1993. Michael Seale , Patch Staff Posted Thu, Jan 14, 2021 at 9:13 am CT We have the pieces of the puzzle here, and its my job to move them around to make that product. He shared that when he finally decided to retire, he prayed about it a lot. Morson takes over for Waldrop at Florence. 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). 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. A lot of things are still the same and havent changed. The Valdosta football team was also placed on probation for the 2021 football season, therefore preventing them from participating in any playoff games. Region: 7A-R3. Right now, hes in a battle with Forte Edmonds.. Smith returns to The Hill after having spent four years as an assistant there under current UAB coach Bryant Vincent from 2007-2010. Pinson Valley coach Lee Guess directs his team during 7-on-7 football action at Samford University in Homewood, Ala., Tuesday, June 28, 2022. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. The team was named national champion by two publications in 2015. He is definitely in a league of his own. Calhoun, 39, has served as the head football coach at Carrollton High in Georgia since 2016. 2017 Season Highlights. [11], On January 30, 2008, Propst was named head coach at Colquitt County High School. Robert Evans graduated from Vestavia Hills High School in 1999 and was a defensive back on Buddy Anderson's 1998 state championship team. 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 . The former Prattville and Central-Phenix City head coach returns to the state after a two-year stint in Georgia. I asked him to share a great lesson hed learned from Coach that he carries with him still today. "[31][32], In June 2016, the Georgia Professional Standards Commission announced that Propst would be suspended for the entire 2016 season after head-butting one of his players (and bloodying himself) during a December 4, 2015 playoff game. Free self-guided test prep materials through the VHHS Library. I dont think Alabama football gets talked about. Hell try to return the Rebels to glory in a region that includes three-time reigning 7A champ Thompson and perennial powers Hoover and Hewitt-Trussville. Hes just so versatile. His brother, Philip was a star on that team. Propst continued to deny the allegations. I told him as long as he is comfortable with it I definitely need to use him as a resource. Robert Evans is the new Vestavia Hills football coach. [14][15] In 2010, he led Colquitt County to the GHSA Class 5A State Championship Game. Lundberg had been an assistant at Hueytown. Calhoun previously served as offensive coordinator for two seasons at Colquitt County High School in south Georgia. He will have to guide the team through a new class as the Lions make the jump from 4A to 5A. If you have a disability or face any barriers accessing website content, please contact (205) 402-5100 or email webmaster@vestavia.k12.al.us. Also, parents dont need to make it all better all the time. [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. Box 947 Greenville has been an annual threat in 5A but hasnt won a state title since 1994. I could have done things differently, but I don't admit wrongdoing inside the walls of Hoover High School. VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WBRC) - Vestavia Hills High School head football coach Sean Calhoun has resigned after one season with the Rebels. Thank the good Lord we found a house, Calhoun said. Sadly, it would be their last. The former Williamson and Auburn star is finally the man in charge of his alma mater. He won 110 games and four state titles with the Saints and has 210 wins in 26 years as a head coach overall. While his focus was always on the students, Coach Anderson saw many wins in his tenure too. Traditional powers like St. Pauls, Hoover and Spanish Fort all changed leaders as did reigning state champs Pike Road and Vigor. St. Paul's head coach Steve Mask instructs tight end Chett Elder in the first half of a prep football game against Faith Academy on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell | preps@al.com). 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. My dad was always my coaching mentor in life, and around 2007 I gained Buddy Anderson as another mentor. Grider has had success as a program builder. Coach, Varsity Head Coach - Men's Soccer, Asst. Absolutely not. 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. If you are at a place this long, you are doing a lot of things the right way. His playoff record is 47-29 while his region record stands at 152-71 which is the most region wins in state history. He is a Florence native and longtime Decatur offensive coordinator. Photo provided to Vestavia City Schools by Robert Evans. He will have a rebuilding job on his hands at Spain Park. Propst took his first coaching position as a student assistant at Ohatchee in 1977, the year they won their only state championship. Vestavia Hills Magazineis publishedquarterly by When you get knocked down, you get back up. Browning spent the last six years at Pike Road, building the program from its infancy to the Class 5A state championship in 2021. This team has a great nucleus and a great senior class. 5. "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. The Jaguars have suffered through four straight losing seasons and went just 2-8 a year ago. You cant always get that in practice., RELATED: American Christians Chris Smelley steps down. We now have834teams & 188,070games on AHSFHS.org. They are both tough with good motors. 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. VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WBRC) - Vestavia Hills High School head football coach Sean Calhoun has resigned after one season with the Rebels. He won five state titles in nine years. He was hired at Hoover in 1999, where he coached for nine years, winning 110 games and five state championships. That excites me because now we get to see how good our preparation is. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Guess was Pinsons offensive coordinator last season and was wide receivers coach for five years before that. From what I was told, this was the first time [Vestavia] had been to a 7-on-7 in a tournament format. And I know that Buddy Anderson will carry on making a difference in the lives of young people. 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. Coach, Head Coach - 7th Men's Basketball, Asst. Whats one good thing about high school athletics in 2020? A former Rebel defensive back and member of the 1998 state championship team, Evans returns home after four years as Mountain Brooks defensive coordinator. We aint got many four- or five-stars, but you can win a lot of games with zero-stars players. In 1990, he married Tammy Cox, his high school sweetheart, with whom he had three children. 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. [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. His successful experiences have prepared him to lead our football program and build on the legacy established by Coach Anderson and his teams. The Bucs have had just three coaches since Rush Propst took over in 1999. 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. I dont know what that plan is either, but I know it is a great one. And I know God still has a plan for me, I just dont know what all it will be yet.. I called him a lot and visited him several times picking his brain for football advice. He won 99 games with the Green Wave and took the team to a state title game. Calhouns hiring follows the 2020 retirement of Buddy Anderson who had served as Vestavia Hills head football coach since 1978. What would you say to someone who is going into coaching now? P.O. Here is a look at 15 offseason impact hires as fall practice begins this week and next across the state of Alabama. fv. Not that many high school teams in the nation have as many as Thompson. RELATED: DuBose confident in Orange Beachs future. He now takes over the tradition-rich Toros. Calhoun played as a defensive back and quarterback for Valdosta State University from 2000 to 2004 and later joined the teams coaching staff. He can move, too. Meek was the teams coach for 11 of the 12 years the school has had a program. Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. All rights reserved (About Us). During his tenure at Hoover, Propst was a frequent target of critics. He led Fayetteville (Tenn.) High to the 2020 Class 1A state title and compiled a 34-4 record in three seasons there. Were settling in, getting our feet stabilized and the kids are starting to meet new friends.. He should be called the head coach, Calhoun said. Calhoun was recommended to the Board of Education by a search committee including Vestavia Hills City Schools Superintendent Todd Freeman, VHHS Principal Tonya Rozell, Athletic Director and VHHS alumnus Jeff Segars, and Assistant Superintendent Patrick Martin.Freeman described Calhoun as a dedicated family man and professional with impeccable character. Whats one bad thing about high school athletics in 2020? Although he was still young, he was already a strong leader to step in as students and athletes struggled through the crisis though. He will lead our football program into the future with the integrity that has been the foundation of our program. 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. In a 30-minute address to the board and a large crowd inside the board chambers, Propst tearfully admitted to a relationship outside his marriage and a child as a result of that relationship, but no other wrongdoing. 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. Select Year: 1970 <-- 2016 <- 2017 -> 2018 --> 2022. He graduated college in 1972 with high expectations for a coaching career but when no offers came his way he returned to Samford to obtain his Masters degree. David Lundberg will coach the offensive line and serve as running game coordinator. Still, the Tigers usually have talent and now have a coach with a state title on his resume. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 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. Propst also faced charges having to do with his personal life, specifically that he engaged in extramarital affairs. 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 compiled a 51-12 record over five seasons with the Trojans including three region championships and five quarterfinal playoff appearances. 18. Invite the coach 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. Upload it Are you the coach? Continuing their education through athletics is a priority.. Propst attended college at Jacksonville State University where he was a non-scholarship member of the JSU football team in 1976-1977. Vestavia Hills Magazineis publishedquarterly by "Coach Calhoun has dedicated his career to investing in the lives of young men through the sport of football," Freeman said. "I am remorseful for what I have done. information in hopes our visitors will participate in assisting 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. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. We call Andrew Animal and Lane is Hawk. I dont know if they really know who those Road Warriors are. 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 are both about 6-foot-2, 6-3 and are about 220 pounds. In 2006, he took over a Beauregard program that had won just two games in two years. One was the competition. Any games that the five players played in were forfeited. He runs the show and keeps this whole place in line. He is an emotional leader who is great in the locker room. records may be incomplete. [1] He is also the former head coach at Colquitt County High School in Moultrie, Georgia, Hoover High School in Hoover, Alabama, and Valdosta . They also face a brutal Region 2 schedule that includes Auburn, Central-Phenix City, Opelika and Prattville among others. Athletic Trainer David Beland dbeland@hoover.k12.al.us (256) 604-9948. I am excited to be a part of this rich football state. 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. VHHS is part of the Vestavia Hills City School District with approximately 1,800 students and 21 varsity sports. They both wrestle, so we have a nickname for them: the Road Warriors from the old WCW. Claim your team to manage the roster, schedule, scores, stats and more. Other notable hires: Ham Barnett, St. Pauls; Markus Cook, Vigor; Derone Fagan, Sidney Lanier; Hugh Fountain, W.S. Congratulations to the 2022-23 Vestavia Hills City Schools Teachers of the Year! He was named Region Coach of the Year at the end of the 2019 and 2020 seasons. Lane is probably a little bit heavier and Andrew is a little bit longer. Explore the benefits. By WBRC Staff. 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). 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. 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. All rights reserved. He can run, hes smart and he also plays basketball. 1. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Every team has two things: good coaches and good players. He started improving and started to progress. There was a really good excitement in the air. 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. 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. Robert Evans is the new Vestavia Hills football coach. Thank you all for all that you do for Vestavia Athletics. 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 . The Makos do have some talent returning, including quarterback Cash Turner and all-state athlete Chris Pearson, but they also make the jump from 2A all the way to 4A. Hes served since 2018 as defensive coordinator at Mountain Brook High School. At the last minute, things worked out, and that trip that would lay the foundation for years of service through FCA. Life is like football, he told me. Now he has plans to retire from coaching after this falls football season. Stadium: Reynolds Stadium, Buddy Anderson Field. The event will take place in the schools gymnasium and is open to the public. . I probably would have closed it out last year, but it didnt feel right with the way school ended, he says. Coach, Defensive Line/Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, Varsity Head Coach - Swim and Dive & Men's Tennis, Varsity Head Coach - Women's Tennis, Asst. 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. [16] In 2011, Colquitt finished 11-3 after losing 35-31 to the eventual state champions, Grayson High School, in the state semifinal game.