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. After Buddy Anderson won 346 games in 43 years, Vestavia Hills has now had two coaching changes in as many seasons. 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. "His values and commitment to excellence are aligned with those of our school system and community. Calhoun was hired as the new head coach at Colquitt County High School in Georgia. He has built this place, and people still need to see his face. Football Staff Vestavia Hills Football Staff Players (99) Staff (2) Robert Evans Head Coach Are you the coach? 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. Explore the benefits. 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. If we had to play tomorrow, Mitchell Towns would be under center, the 39-year-old coach said. He also was the first coach in Park Crossing history, winning 38 games in just four years and taking the team to the 6A semifinals in 2016. It comes down to hard work. While the school was distraught, they had to carry on. Mark Freeman won two. AGE BIRTH YEARS TEAMS FORMAT COACH; U19: 2004: Steamers 04 Black: 11v11: Robert Starr: U18: 2005: Steamers 05 Black: 11v11: Robert Starr: U17: 2006: . [28][29] Despite the forfeits, the Bucs finished the regular season with a 4-5 record and qualified for the AHSAA 6A playoffs. [33] He appealed [34] and was instead given a reprimand. Tough and hard-nosed is true, but we have more athletes than that notion. All rights reserved (About Us). All rights reserved (About Us). My dad was always my coaching mentor in life, and around 2007 I gained Buddy Anderson as another mentor. Do we have as many as the top teams in our region? (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com). Vestavia Hills Football (@1rebelfootball) / Twitter Propst, who is of German descent, is a native of Ohatchee, Alabama where he graduated from Ohatchee High School in 1976. If you cant do the right thing in the classroom, theres no way in the world I can count on you on the field. Vestavia Hills Magazineis publishedquarterly by Pinson Valley coach Lee Guess directs his team during 7-on-7 football action at Samford University in Homewood, Ala., Tuesday, June 28, 2022. 15 impact high school football coaching hires for the 2022 season His father coached high school ball for 31 years, and it was not difficult to make the decision to follow in his footsteps. Calhoun, 39, has served as Carrolltons head football coach since 2016. 2826 Columbiana Road. And I know that Buddy Anderson will carry on making a difference in the lives of young people. Sadly, it would be their last. #1REBEL. Its definitely an honor to be the next one, said Calhoun, who became just the seventh head football coach at Vestavia after compiling a 51-12 record in five years at Carrollton, Ga. I cant say enough about the man, the coach and the family man he is that Ive gotten to know. Hazel Green coach Smitty Grider shares words with the referee as Ft. Payne plays Hazel Green at Hazel Green High School Friday, Oct. 19, 2018 in Hazel Green, Ala.Eric Schultz | AL.com. I told them to write down how they want to be as an individual, as a football player and as a team. 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. 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. Mine was a calling, and maybe somebody else is going into it for other reasons. He is an emotional leader who is great in the locker room. Kids need to stand on their own two feet and learn how to be productive for themselves. Vestavia Hills High School, home of the Rebels, is a public school located in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Robert Evans is the new Vestavia Hills football coach. 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]. Grider has had success as a program builder. In February, 1978, assistant Buddy Anderson became Head Coach Buddy Anderson. Enough had happened already, and I didnt want to add to everything by leaving my players. Rush Propst. Copyright 2022 WBRC. 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. Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). 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. Buddy Anderson enters his 40th season as Head Coach at Vestavia Hills. And probably not as many as Hewitt-Trussville and Hoover. The Valdosta football team was also placed on probation for the 2021 football season, therefore preventing them from participating in any playoff games. Calhoun was hired as the new head coach at Colquitt County High School in Georgia. He was named Region Coach of the Year at the end of the 2019 and 2020 seasons. 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. Coach, Head Coach - 7th Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Head Coach - 8th Women's Volleyball, 7th Women's Basketball. He was hired at Hoover in 1999, where he coached for nine years, winning 110 games and five state championships. 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. Claim this team Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. Coach - Outdoor Track, Asst. 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 . I told the team if our best players are our best people in general we have a great chance of being successful. Sean Calhoun lasted just one year before returning to Georgia to coach. [10] Propst's base salary at Hoover was $100,678. Vestavia Hills High School. The event will take place in the schools gymnasium and is open to the public. I was fortunate to be a part of one of his state championship teams, Mitch says. He spent a year as a volunteer assistant coach at UAB. Explore the benefits. @1rebelathletics . Thats a fancy name for what he does. He is a Florence native and longtime Decatur offensive coordinator. And countless former players went on to be successful in college athletics. us to complete every school. "I made mistakes. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Here he shares some of his thoughts on stepping into the Vestavia program as longtime coach Buddy Anderson retires after becoming the winningest football coach in Alabama history in his 43 years coaching the Rebels. Fundamentally my ideals and values are the exact same. One is senior offensive lineman Hoke Smith, he said. 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. 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. We have the pieces of the puzzle here, and its my job to move them around to make that product. When my dad passed away, he was one of the first to call, and we talked for over an hour. He has three state titles on his resume and expects to win at Orange Beach as well. "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.". We are thrilled to have Robert and his wife Anne on the Vestavia Hills team, Freeman said today. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Lundberg had been an assistant at Hueytown. 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. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Life is like football, he told me. He was named state coach of the year three times and the Vestavia Hills football field is named in his honor. 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. Every team has two things: good coaches and good players. 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. Vestavia Hills High School has hired a new football coach to replace legend Buddy Anderson. Ralph Clyde "Shorty" Propst, who was born in 1924 and played for Alabama Crimson Tide, is his uncle. Any games that the five players played in were forfeited. AHSFHS.org - Alabama High School Football Coaches 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. [11], On January 30, 2008, Propst was named head coach at Colquitt County High School. Today eight coaches at VHHS are Andersons former players too. Sean Calhoun's first year as Vestavia Hills football coach may be mix They wrestled together, they are in the same workout group. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. [17] In 2012, Colquitt finished 10-4 after losing 41-27 to the eventual state champions, Norcross High School, in the state semifinal game. Some Copyright 2022 WBRC. VESTAVIA, Ala. (WBRC) - Vestavia Hills High School has announced that a former rebel will return as the schools new head football coach. I called him a lot and visited him several times picking his brain for football advice. Hes served since 2018 as defensive coordinator at Mountain Brook High School. Thats what really matters. Spanish Fort needed a new coach after Blackmon left after seven years. Published: Jan. 5, 2022 at 7:44 AM PST. His playoff record is 47-29 while his region record stands at 152-71 which is the most region wins in state history. Other notable hires: Ham Barnett, St. Pauls; Markus Cook, Vigor; Derone Fagan, Sidney Lanier; Hugh Fountain, W.S. 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. Colors: Red, White & Blue. You cant always get that in practice., RELATED: American Christians Chris Smelley steps down. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. We aim to promote learning without limits. VHSC Academy Staff U8-U11. Claim this team Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. @1rebelathletics. "Coach Calhoun has dedicated his career to investing in the lives of young men through the sport of football," Freeman said. 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. [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. The Mustangs went 9-3 in 2021. 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. 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. I have failed you as a community. Stover replaces Steve Meek, who retired after 11 seasons leading the Eagles. The former Prattville and Central-Phenix City head coach returns to the state after a two-year stint in Georgia. Hes a long, tall athlete. "[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. Browning spent the last six years at Pike Road, building the program from its infancy to the Class 5A state championship in 2021. Vestavia Hills Football Roster - MaxPreps.com I know God called you to coach football, and this week he called me to be a coachs wife, she told her husband. There are so many predators out there and its scary to me. It took about five months to find a house for the five Calhouns after he took on the task of replacing Alabama's. Rebel with a Cause - Vestavia Hills Magazine Some went on to the NFL, and former player David Jordan was a member of the 1986 Super Bowl winning New York Giants team. Competition is not something I shy away from and that this team wont shy away from. When I asked Jeff to share a lesson he learned from him as a player, he said: Tough times dont last. That first trip to FCA camp started a yearly tradition that lasted over 40 years until the camps ended. With technology our kids are exposed to so much. (Jeff Lee/Contributed). Vestavia Hills High School Retweeted. The Jaguars went 7-4 each of the last two years and made the playoffs. 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. Vestavia Hills Magazineis publishedquarterly by Coaching is a commitment to working with kids. Robert Evans graduated from Vestavia Hills High School in 1999 and was a defensive back on Buddy Andersons 1998 state championship team. He will have a rebuilding job on his hands at Spain Park. While his focus was always on the students, Coach Anderson saw many wins in his tenure too. 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. RELATED: DuBose confident in Orange Beachs future. His successful experiences have prepared him to lead our football program and build on the legacy established by Coach Anderson and his teams. Right now, hes in a battle with Forte Edmonds.. Hes our best lineman and one of our best overall football players. Propst also faced charges having to do with his personal life, specifically that he engaged in extramarital affairs. 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. I dont think whoever they could have hired could fill those shoes. Coach, Defensive Line/Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, Varsity Head Coach - Swim and Dive & Men's Tennis, Varsity Head Coach - Women's Tennis, Asst. The Wildcats havent advanced past the second round since 1993. When you get your nose bloodied, you get back up. Director of Athletics - Vestavia Hills City Schools, Administrative Athletic Director, Varsity Head Coach - Softball, Assistant Athletic Director - Liberty Park, Head 7th Grade Football, Asst. 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. In 1990, he married Tammy Cox, his high school sweetheart, with whom he had three children. He also served for four seasons as quarterbacks coach at Collins Hill High School in the Atlanta area, where he coached current Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke. Hes definitely a college football player. Rush Propst - Wikipedia He now takes over the tradition-rich Toros. fv. Enter Waldrop a consistent winner at Chelsea, James Clemens and Florence still looking for his first championship as a head coach. Were settling in, getting our feet stabilized and the kids are starting to meet new friends.. Photo provided to Vestavia City Schools by Robert Evans. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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. Vestavia Hills' Hoke Smith (74) celebrates a score against Hoover with Randall Stokes in a 2019 file photo. His team finished the season with an on-field record of 10-2 (6-6 including the four forfeit losses). From what I was told, this was the first time [Vestavia] had been to a 7-on-7 in a tournament format. We aint got many four- or five-stars, but you can win a lot of games with zero-stars players. I love Buddy Anderson. Spain Park coach Tim Vakakes directs his team during 7-on-7 football action at Samford University in Homewood, Ala., Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Robert Evans is the new Vestavia Hills football coach. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. The Valdosta State Blazers won the NCAA Division II National Championship in 2007 while Calhoun served as a running backs coach. Also, parents dont need to make it all better all the time. [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. In January of 1972, three Vestavia Hills High School coaches decided to head off campus for a quick lunch. He earned a football scholarship to Samford University where he would get his degree. David Lundberg will coach the offensive line and serve as running game coordinator. Vestavia Hills High School / Homepage - Vestavia Hills City Schools Coach, Head Coach - 8th Women's Basketball, Head Coach - Football, Wrestling, Outdoor Track, Asst. 2235 Limerock Rd. RELATED: Who is the states best active coach? Vestavia Hills High School football coach resigns after 1 year - WBRC In the total scheme of things, relationships matter most. He never once put me off or was too busy to help a young coach. Smith spent his last several seasons trying to resurrect a struggling Robertsdale program and then starting the Orange Beach team. What is one great lesson youve learned as a coach? Greenville has been an annual threat in 5A but hasnt won a state title since 1994. Alabama High School Football History - Ahsfhs.org They are both tough with good motors. There was a really good excitement in the air. [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. Vestavia Hills Football Retweeted. Madoline, editor of Homewood Life, is always on the hunt for a good meal and an even better story. 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). Basketball, Boys' Calhouns hiring follows the 2020 retirement of Buddy Anderson who had served as Vestavia Hills head football coach since 1978. Vestavia Hills, AL 35216. In 1998, Propst coached Alma Bryant High School, the school that resulted from Alba's merger with the high school in Grand Bay, Alabama. 32. 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. Thats what we get from our kids, for sure.. He also served on the staff of the Alabama All-Star game. Robert Evans, Vestavia Hills After Buddy Anderson won 346 games in 43 years, Vestavia Hills has now had two coaching changes. His Rebel teams won 16 area and region championships, and made 31 state playoff appearances. Five players were declared ineligible for the athletic year, along with $5,000 in fines. He won 110 games and four state titles with the Saints and has 210 wins in 26 years as a head coach overall. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)Dennis Victory | preps@al.com. Were going to lean on him a lot. P.O. 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 . Athletic Trainer David Beland dbeland@hoover.k12.al.us (256) 604-9948. 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. These two really have been super bright spots for us in the spring and summer. Reach her at madoline.markham@homewoodlife.com. Guess was Pinsons offensive coordinator last season and was wide receivers coach for five years before that. "I am remorseful for what I have done. Calhoun ran Colquitt's offense in 2014 and 2015, during which the . He led Fayetteville (Tenn.) High to the 2020 Class 1A state title and compiled a 34-4 record in three seasons there. 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. Absolutely not. Ben Blackmon won another. He takes over an Enterprise that has been a fairly consistent winner but hasnt had much playoff success. 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). That was a big weight off our shoulders. The former Williamson and Auburn star is finally the man in charge of his alma mater. 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. RELATED: Waldrop embracing Bucs tradition, Former Eufaula coach Ed Rigby has been named head football coach at Pike Road. 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. 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. Baseball Adam Moseley amoseley@hoover.k12.al.us (256) 348-5442. What would you say to someone who is going into coaching now? He won 99 games with the Green Wave and took the team to a state title game. P.O. 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.
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