Thats what really matters. In 1998, Propst coached Alma Bryant High School, the school that resulted from Alba's merger with the high school in Grand Bay, Alabama. Newton had spent four years in that position for Hartselle after leaving Mountain Brook. Propst gained national notoriety through the MTV series Two-A-Days, which chronicled the 2005 and 2006 seasons of his Hoover team. Coach, Varsity Head Coach - Men's Soccer, Asst. Kids want to belong to something bigger than their self. At the last minute, things worked out, and that trip that would lay the foundation for years of service through FCA. They are like brothers. Then, I wanted a great mix of guys who were Vestavia guys and who really love this place. Coach, Head Coach - 8th Women's Basketball, Head Coach - Football, Wrestling, Outdoor Track, Asst. 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. His playoff record is 47-29 while his region record stands at 152-71 which is the most region wins in state history. We now have834teams & 188,070games on AHSFHS.org. He will have to guide the team through a new class as the Lions make the jump from 4A to 5A. 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). Guess was Pinsons offensive coordinator last season and was wide receivers coach for five years before that. RECRUIT VESTAVIA and 3 others. 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. 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. The Jaguars have suffered through four straight losing seasons and went just 2-8 a year ago. After a long tenure at Gordo, including the last nine years as head coach, Lolley decided to take another challenge at Northridge. "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. 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. Buddy Anderson enters his 40th season as Head Coach at Vestavia Hills. His brother [second-team All-American safety Nolan] is a starter at Clemson and hes, obviously, the second son of Kevin Turner. One of the first things they did in their efforts to move forward was to hire Buddy Anderson as their head football coach. When my dad passed away, he was one of the first to call, and we talked for over an hour. He should be called the head coach, 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). Coach, Defensive Line/Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, Varsity Head Coach - Swim and Dive & Men's Tennis, Varsity Head Coach - Women's Tennis, Asst. [14][15] In 2010, he led Colquitt County to the GHSA Class 5A State Championship Game. 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. 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. Free self-guided test prep materials through the VHHS Library. 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 am remorseful for what I have done. 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 have the pieces of the puzzle here, and its my job to move them around to make that product. Absolutely not. 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. While the school was distraught, they had to carry on. He can run, hes smart and he also plays basketball. Vestavia Hills Magazineis publishedquarterly by Rebel with a Cause. With technology our kids are exposed to so much. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com). Vestavia Hills High School Retweeted. Select Year: 1970 <-- 2016 <- 2017 -> 2018 --> 2022. On October 23, 2007, the AHSAA ruled that Purifoy was indeed ineligible, and that the Bucs would have to forfeit all games in which Purifoy played. One was the competition. They havent won a playoff game since playing for the 7A state title in 2015. I am excited to be a part of this rich football state. [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. Beyond his players, Coach Anderson has had a strong and positive influence on other coaches through the years. Sadly, it would be their last. I called him a lot and visited him several times picking his brain for football advice. As we were writing this article, he was working on a socially distanced version, and theres no doubt he will find a way to keep the tradition alive. Coach, Sports Information - Pizitz Middle School, Asst. One of them, Jeff Segars, took over as the schools athletic director in 2015 from Anderson, who started in the role in 1981. 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. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Some I dont think its any kind of secret that people talk about Vestavia not being very athletic, he said. I have failed you as a board, and especially I have failed you (Superintendent) Andy (Craig)," Propst said. 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. All rights reserved. @1rebelathletics. I told them to write down how they want to be as an individual, as a football player and as a team. Robert Evans graduated from Vestavia Hills High School in 1999 and was a defensive back on Buddy Andersons 1998 state championship team. 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). Football Staff Vestavia Hills Football Staff Players (99) Staff (2) Robert Evans Head Coach Are you the coach? Thank the good Lord we found a house, Calhoun said. Propst, who is of German descent, is a native of Ohatchee, Alabama where he graduated from Ohatchee High School in 1976. VHSC Girls Staff U12-U19. (Fayetteville High School photo). Madoline, editor of Homewood Life, is always on the hunt for a good meal and an even better story. Calhoun, 39, has served as Carrolltons head football coach since 2016. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. New coach Sean Calhoun said Smith would be the Rebels' best offensive lineman in 2021. He played with a broken forearm last year. 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. Explore the benefits. We have chosen to publish this The former Williamson and Auburn star is finally the man in charge of his alma mater. You cant always get that in practice., RELATED: American Christians Chris Smelley steps down. (Jeff Lee/Contributed). Robert Evans, Vestavia Hills After Buddy Anderson won 346 games in 43 years, Vestavia Hills has now had two coaching changes. [28][29] Despite the forfeits, the Bucs finished the regular season with a 4-5 record and qualified for the AHSAA 6A playoffs. 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. 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. records may be incomplete. While his focus was always on the students, Coach Anderson saw many wins in his tenure too. Coach, Head Coach - 7th Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Head Coach - 8th Women's Volleyball, 7th Women's Basketball. He spent a year as a volunteer assistant coach at UAB. After Buddy Anderson won 346 games in 43 years, Vestavia Hills has now had two coaching changes in as many seasons. If you have a disability or face any barriers accessing website content, please contact (205) 402-5100 or email webmaster@vestavia.k12.al.us. He runs the show and keeps this whole place in line. Claim this team Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. VESTAVIA, Ala. (WBRC) - Vestavia Hills High School has announced that a former rebel will return as the schools new head football coach. . Now he has plans to retire from coaching after this falls football season. He earned a football scholarship to Samford University where he would get his degree. 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. 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. Tough and hard-nosed is true, but we have more athletes than that notion. For the first time in more than four decades, Vestavia Hills High School has a new head football coach: Sean Calhoun. [30], At a special meeting of the Hoover Board of Education on October 30, 2007, Propst announced that he would resign, but would continue to coach the team as far as they progress in the 2007 playoffs. 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. He was hired in the fall of 1972 as an assistant coach at Vestavia Hills where he remained for 43 seasons. Anderson built his National High School Sports Hall of Fame legacy over 43 years as head coach at Vestavia, winning 346 of his 560 games. Sean Calhoun was named the Rebels' new coach Wednesday at the Vestavia Hills Board of Education meeting. He was hired at Hoover in 1999, where he coached for nine years, winning 110 games and five state championships. 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. I have failed you as a community. Lundberg had been an assistant at Hueytown. But youve got to care about the kids. Every coach since Vincents 2010 title has won at least one. Propst also faced charges having to do with his personal life, specifically that he engaged in extramarital affairs. The Mustangs went 9-3 in 2021. VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WBRC) - Vestavia Hills High School head football coach Sean Calhoun has resigned after one season with the Rebels. 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. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Calhouns hiring follows the 2020 retirement of Buddy Anderson who had served as Vestavia Hills head football coach since 1978. Morson takes over for Waldrop at Florence. Invite the coach Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Vestavia Hills Football! Vestavia Hills Football Retweeted. Coach, Varsity Head Coach - Men's Bowling, Asst. Sadly, it would be their last. I probably would have closed it out last year, but it didnt feel right with the way school ended, he says. Coach: Buddy Anderson. AGE BIRTH YEARS TEAMS FORMAT COACH; U19: 2004: Steamers 04 Black: 11v11: Robert Starr: U18: 2005: Steamers 05 Black: 11v11: Robert Starr: U17: 2006: . Continuing their education through athletics is a priority.. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Hes our best lineman and one of our best overall football players. We aint got many four- or five-stars, but you can win a lot of games with zero-stars players. They both wrestle, so we have a nickname for them: the Road Warriors from the old WCW. He compiled a 51-12 record over five seasons with the Trojans including three region championships and five quarterfinal playoff appearances. 7. [37] The PSC investigation into Propst (case 19-2-1025) was settled with a 131 day suspension. Coach, Head Coach - 7th Men's Basketball, Asst. 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. He was named state coach of the year three times and the Vestavia Hills football field is named in his honor. It was an honor meeting him. 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. Were settling in, getting our feet stabilized and the kids are starting to meet new friends.. 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. The Toros have won four state championships since 2010. Coach - Volleyball, Head Coach - Softball, Head Coach - Volleyball, Asst. Hes served since 2018 as defensive coordinator at Mountain Brook High School. Spanish Fort needed a new coach after Blackmon left after seven years. He has three state titles on his resume and expects to win at Orange Beach as well. 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). He retired following the 2020 season as the winningest football coach in the state. 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 . Anytime Hoover changes coaches, it has to be big news. The kids gravitate toward a kid like that. A former Rebel defensive back and member of the 1998 state championship team, Evans returns home after four years as Mountain Brooks defensive coordinator. At the conclusion of the 2020 season, his 31-year head coaching record stood at 307-96 (.762 win percentage).[2]. And I know that Buddy Anderson will carry on making a difference in the lives of young people. Its not just a job. Returning coaches are Jake James, Greg Smith, Brent Welborn all Vestavia alums and Sammy Queen, who had head coaching experience at Pelham. A lot of things are still the same and havent changed. He is a phenomenal human being, and a phenomenal coach. Life is like football, he told me. 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. 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. 2017 Season Highlights. Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. Colors: Red, White & Blue. It was the 1st playoff win for VH since 2015 and the 1st in Coach Evans' tenure. He will have a rebuilding job on his hands at Spain Park. When I introduce him people ask, Did you say Mickey Rebel?. 1. 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. [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. "His values and commitment to excellence are aligned with those of our school system and community. The Jaguars went 7-4 each of the last two years and made the playoffs. Hes a kid who has played some quarterback, but he hasnt played much varsity. The Indians have won three state titles since 2017 so expectations will be high. 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. 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. Spain Park coach Tim Vakakes directs his team during 7-on-7 football action at Samford University in Homewood, Ala., Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Smith returns to The Hill after having spent four years as an assistant there under current UAB coach Bryant Vincent from 2007-2010. Whats one good thing about high school athletics in 2020? In four varsity seasons, the Patriots went 42-7 overall, including a 36-2 mark in the last three seasons. Thats a fancy name for what he does. Upload it Are you the coach? 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. Rebels Helping Rebels is a grace fund used to financially support students in need. He is a Florence native and longtime Decatur offensive coordinator. His father coached high school ball for 31 years, and it was not difficult to make the decision to follow in his footsteps. Ben Blackmon won another. If you cant do the right thing in the classroom, theres no way in the world I can count on you on the field. Rush Propst. P.O. [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. The team was named national champion by two publications in 2015. Thats one of the biggest things that drew me to the Vestavia Hills football program. 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). Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. Records reflect scores in our database. He won 110 games and four state titles with the Saints and has 210 wins in 26 years as a head coach overall. He has built this place, and people still need to see his face. 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. He led Fayetteville (Tenn.) High to the 2020 Class 1A state title and compiled a 34-4 record in three seasons there. I told him as long as he is comfortable with it I definitely need to use him as a resource. Hes just so versatile. Mask added to his Hall of Fame resume with a dominant decade at St. Pauls in Mobile. Propst divorced Tammy in 2008 and married his current wife, Stefnie, with whom he has four children.[3][4]. Josh Niblett followed with six state titles in 14 years. They also face a brutal Region 2 schedule that includes Auburn, Central-Phenix City, Opelika and Prattville among others. 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). (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).

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