Coach, Head Coach - 7th Men's Basketball, Asst. Coaching is a commitment to working with kids. Coach, Varsity Head Coach - Men's Bowling, Asst. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com). He played with a broken forearm last year. Continuing their education through athletics is a priority.. Records reflect scores in our database. At the last minute, things worked out, and that trip that would lay the foundation for years of service through FCA. RELATED: Smith looks to continue Toros winning ways, Spanish Fort head coach Ben Blackmon and the Toros prepare for the prep football game against Daphne on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, in Daphne, Ala. (Mike Kittrell | preps@al.com). But youve got to care about the kids. Vestavia Hills Football Retweeted. 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He was signed as a tight end but ended up playing tackle for the Bulldogs. [17] In 2012, Colquitt finished 10-4 after losing 41-27 to the eventual state champions, Norcross High School, in the state semifinal game. Former Alabama wide receiver Nikita Stover replaces veteran Steve Meek at Decatur Heritage. I know God called you to coach football, and this week he called me to be a coachs wife, she told her husband. Enough had happened already, and I didnt want to add to everything by leaving my players. @1rebelathletics . Hes a good football player and one of those who makes you better, for sure., Calhoun also singled out his top two defensive ends juniors Andrew Sykes and Lane Whisenhunt. He won 99 games with the Green Wave and took the team to a state title game. 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 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). 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. Vestavia Hills High School. 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. 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. Coach - Outdoor Track, Asst. Vestavia Hills superintendent Todd Freeman, Ed.D., described Evans as a man of character, a committed educator, and a brilliant football coach. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. I dont think Alabama football gets talked about. Explore the benefits. In four varsity seasons, the Patriots went 42-7 overall, including a 36-2 mark in the last three seasons. 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 . If we had to play tomorrow, Mitchell Towns would be under center, the 39-year-old coach said. Jones insisted that the apology was unwarranted, saying that Ford's story was solid and that the evidence was irrefutable. Claim this team Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. Robert Evans graduated from Vestavia Hills High School in 1999 and was a defensive back on Buddy Anderson's 1998 state championship team. Region: 7A-R3. If you have a disability or face any barriers accessing website content, please contact (205) 402-5100 or email webmaster@vestavia.k12.al.us. Whats one good thing about high school athletics in 2020? 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. Shared Starter: $6.99 a month (1 website) Shared Unlimited: $12.99 a month (unlimited websites) As a full time Support Teacher at Primrose School at Liberty Park located in Vestavia Hills AL at 1800 Urban Center Parkway 35242, you. A former Rebel defensive back and member of the 1998 state championship team, Evans returns home after four years as Mountain Brooks defensive coordinator. (Submitted). 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. Still, the Tigers usually have talent and now have a coach with a state title on his resume. The former Prattville and Central-Phenix City head coach returns to the state after a two-year stint in Georgia. All rights reserved (About Us). 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). Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. New coach Sean Calhoun said Smith would be the Rebels' best offensive lineman in 2021. Josh Niblett followed with six state titles in 14 years. Rebel with a Cause. Five players were declared ineligible for the athletic year, along with $5,000 in fines. [36] His dismissal followed an investigation that determined he had violated the Code of Ethics for Educators for (1) legal compliance, (2) conduct with students, (3) honesty, and (4) public funds and property, including giving aleve pills to students on more than one occasion and owing nearly $450,000 in delinquent federal and state taxes. Hes just so versatile. Robert Evans is the new Vestavia Hills football coach. Some
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. He won 77 games with the Toros and the 2015 6A title. At Alma Bryant he amassed a 122 record. [16] In 2011, Colquitt finished 11-3 after losing 35-31 to the eventual state champions, Grayson High School, in the state semifinal game. I told them to write down how they want to be as an individual, as a football player and as a team. Baseball Adam Moseley amoseley@hoover.k12.al.us (256) 348-5442. Basketball, Boys' Robert Evans, Vestavia Hills After Buddy Anderson won 346 games in 43 years, Vestavia Hills has now had two coaching changes. 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. Then, I wanted a great mix of guys who were Vestavia guys and who really love this place. Were going to lean on him a lot. Athletic Trainer David Beland dbeland@hoover.k12.al.us (256) 604-9948. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Mark Freeman won two. 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. Although he was still young, he was already a strong leader to step in as students and athletes struggled through the crisis though. 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. Coach, Head Coach - 7th Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Head Coach - 8th Women's Volleyball, 7th Women's Basketball. 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. 2017 Season Highlights. 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. His team finished the season with an on-field record of 10-2 (6-6 including the four forfeit losses). He is quick to tell anyone who will listen that he was called by God to coach football on January 12, 1968. The kids gravitate toward a kid like that. 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. While his focus was always on the students, Coach Anderson saw many wins in his tenure too. Before Mondays opening fall practice, the Rebels had already experienced something new. 2235 Limerock Rd. [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. [28][29] Despite the forfeits, the Bucs finished the regular season with a 4-5 record and qualified for the AHSAA 6A playoffs. 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. 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. In 2006, he took over a Beauregard program that had won just two games in two years. 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 . 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. Photo provided to Vestavia City Schools by Robert Evans. Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. 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. Coach, Defensive Line/Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, Varsity Head Coach - Swim and Dive & Men's Tennis, Varsity Head Coach - Women's Tennis, Asst. They both wrestle, so we have a nickname for them: the Road Warriors from the old WCW. Its exciting and a little nerve-wracking taking over a program that has been in such great hands for 43 years. Stadium: Reynolds Stadium, Buddy Anderson Field. He takes over a Northridge program that Mike Vickery rebuilt before leaving for Pelham. They are both about 6-foot-2, 6-3 and are about 220 pounds. Vestavia Hills High School, home of the Rebels, is a public school located in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. When I asked Jeff to share a lesson he learned from him as a player, he said: Tough times dont last. "I am remorseful for what I have done. Football Staff Vestavia Hills Football Staff Players (99) Staff (2) Robert Evans Head Coach Are you the coach? Fax: 205-402-5354. webmaster@vhcs.us 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. 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. Coach: Buddy Anderson. 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. VHHS Athletics. Tough people do. 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). My dad was always my coaching mentor in life, and around 2007 I gained Buddy Anderson as another mentor. The Jaguars went 7-4 each of the last two years and made the playoffs. That was a big weight off our shoulders. (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. He runs the show and keeps this whole place in line. The Toros have won four state championships since 2010. Calhouns hiring follows the 2020 retirement of Buddy Anderson who had served as Vestavia Hills head football coach since 1978. 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. Coach - Volleyball, Head Coach - Softball, Head Coach - Volleyball, Asst. Lane is probably a little bit heavier and Andrew is a little bit longer. We wanted to see our guys compete and see them make some plays. This year felt right. Traditional powers like St. Pauls, Hoover and Spanish Fort all changed leaders as did reigning state champs Pike Road and Vigor. us to complete every school. I called him a lot and visited him several times picking his brain for football advice. 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. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Thats what we get from our kids, for sure.. 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. He also served on the staff of the Alabama All-Star game. What I expect from this team is to give 100 percent. He is a real man., Coach Andersons impact reaches far and wide throughout the community and across all sorts of professions. Thats where he bonds with the players and really connects with them. When my dad passed away, he was one of the first to call, and we talked for over an hour. It wasnt something they had planned to do, and they werent really sure how they would find a way to attend. The following week, Tribble Publications in Warm Springs, Ga, the parent company who owns The Western Star, printed an apology for allowing Ford to print these allegations in their paper, though it did not specifically retract the charges. Meek was the teams coach for 11 of the 12 years the school has had a program. Free self-guided test prep materials through the VHHS Library. The Valdosta football team was also placed on probation for the 2021 football season, therefore preventing them from participating in any playoff games. I could have done things differently, but I don't admit wrongdoing inside the walls of Hoover High School. Other notable hires: Ham Barnett, St. Pauls; Markus Cook, Vigor; Derone Fagan, Sidney Lanier; Hugh Fountain, W.S. (Fayetteville High School photo). Published: Jan. 5, 2022 at 7:44 AM PST. 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. Madoline, editor of Homewood Life, is always on the hunt for a good meal and an even better story. Propst took his first coaching position as a student assistant at Ohatchee in 1977, the year they won their only state championship. They are both tough with good motors. A lot of things are still the same and havent changed. Vakakes won 49 games in nine years at Jackson-Olin. It was something the kids needed to be exposed to for various reasons, he said. In 2015, Colquitt County completed another 15-0 season with a 30-13 victory over the Roswell Hornets to claim their second consecutive Georgia AAAAAA State Championship. His record as a head football coach for the past 43 years at Vestavia Hills High School is 346-160 with two state football championships. He and his father are also one of only two father-son pairs to be inducted into the Alabama High School Hall of Fame. Propst also faced charges having to do with his personal life, specifically that he engaged in extramarital affairs. A whole lot. The Valdosta State Blazers won the NCAA Division II National Championship in 2007 while Calhoun served as a running backs coach. fv. Thank you all for all that you do for Vestavia Athletics. He can run, hes smart and he also plays basketball. He is a phenomenal human being, and a phenomenal coach. 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. 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. Michael Seale , Patch Staff Posted Thu, Jan 14, 2021 at 9:13 am CT 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. 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. 5. While the school was distraught, they had to carry on. But in June 2007, the criticism became more vocal and more formal when HHS athletic director Jerry Browning, Propst's immediate superior, resigned over numerous differences between himself and principal Richard Bishop, who was a teammate of Propst on the football team at Jacksonville State University. Kids want to belong to something bigger than their self. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Coach, Sports Information - Pizitz Middle School, Asst. Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. The Mustangs went 9-3 in 2021. Propst continued to deny the allegations. Coach Calhoun and his family will be a wonderful addition to Vestavia Hills.". VHSC Girls Staff U12-U19. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. It took about five months to find a house for the five Calhouns after he took on the task of replacing Alabama's. 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. Hes a long, tall athlete. records may be incomplete. His successful experiences have prepared him to lead our football program and build on the legacy established by Coach Anderson and his teams. Vestavia Hills Magazineis publishedquarterly by 7. Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History. Newton had spent four years in that position for Hartselle after leaving Mountain Brook. Absolutely not. Propst was eventually promoted to head football coach at Ashville High, serving from 1989 to 1993. "I made mistakes. Weve become such an instant society. 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.