[33] He appealed [34] and was instead given a reprimand. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Still, the Tigers usually have talent and now have a coach with a state title on his resume. VHHS is part of the Vestavia Hills City School District with approximately 1,800 students and 21 varsity sports. 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. [20][21] In 2014, Rush Propst led his Colquitt County Packer football team to their second undefeated season (15-0) and a second state title (first one came in 1994), by defeating Archer High School 28-24 on December 13, 2014 to claim the 2014 1-AAAAAA State Championship and his first state title within Georgia. I have failed you as a board, and especially I have failed you (Superintendent) Andy (Craig)," Propst said. He can run, hes smart and he also plays basketball. 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. 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. Stadium: Reynolds Stadium, Buddy Anderson Field. Sean Calhoun lasted just one year before returning to Georgia to coach. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 1Rebel Athletics. 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. Every team has two things: good coaches and good players. 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. Nikita Stover was named the new head football coach at Decatur Heritage Christian Academy on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. youtube.com. 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. Claim your team to manage the roster, schedule, scores, stats and more. His playoff record is 47-29 while his region record stands at 152-71 which is the most region wins in state history. Morson takes over for Waldrop at Florence. 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. A lot of things are still the same and havent changed. 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. Thats where he bonds with the players and really connects with them. They wrestled together, they are in the same workout group. 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 . Robert Evans is the new Vestavia Hills football coach. The kids gravitate toward a kid like that. Congratulations to Robert Evans, who has been named the new Vestavia Hills High School head football coach. John Ross Ashley is a senior free safety, Calhoun said. New coach Sean Calhoun said Smith would be the Rebels' best offensive lineman in 2021. His playoff record is 47-29 while his region record stands at 152-71 which is the most region wins in state history. 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. 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. The event will take place in the schools gymnasium and is open to the public. 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. I told him as long as he is comfortable with it I definitely need to use him as a resource. They are looking for a group. RECRUIT VESTAVIA and 3 others. Coach, Head Coach - 7th Men's Basketball, Asst. Colors: Red, White & Blue. Since the early 70s, on Wednesday nights his house has been full of athletes who want to learn more about God. Anderson attended Thomasville High School and played football but not for his father who had retired because he said he did not wish to coach his sons. He was signed as a tight end but ended up playing tackle for the Bulldogs. We now have834teams & 188,070games on AHSFHS.org. There are so many predators out there and its scary to me. "[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. He will lead our football program into the future with the integrity that has been the foundation of our program. 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. Coach, Varsity Head Coach - Men's Bowling, Asst. 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. [17] In 2012, Colquitt finished 10-4 after losing 41-27 to the eventual state champions, Norcross High School, in the state semifinal game. . Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). The former Prattville and Central-Phenix City head coach returns to the state after a two-year stint in Georgia. David Lundberg will coach the offensive line and serve as running game coordinator. I wanted my players and this community to know that that is big for me and my family. Then, I wanted a great mix of guys who were Vestavia guys and who really love this place. [1] He is also the former head coach at Colquitt County High School in Moultrie, Georgia, Hoover High School in Hoover, Alabama, and Valdosta . He won five state titles in nine years. 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' Hoke Smith (74) celebrates a score against Hoover with Randall Stokes in a 2019 file photo. Sean Calhoun and his family finally are making Vestavia Hills their home. 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. This team has a great nucleus and a great senior class. During his tenure at Hoover, Propst was a frequent target of critics. 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. Some And I know God still has a plan for me, I just dont know what all it will be yet.. And I know that Buddy Anderson will carry on making a difference in the lives of young people. Calhoun was hired as the new head coach at Colquitt County High School in Georgia. "Coach Calhoun has dedicated his career to investing in the lives of young men through the sport of football," Freeman said. Phone: 205-402-5350. After a long tenure at Gordo, including the last nine years as head coach, Lolley decided to take another challenge at Northridge. Propst also faced charges having to do with his personal life, specifically that he engaged in extramarital affairs. Every coach since Vincents 2010 title has won at least one. The Toros have won four state championships since 2010. He graduated from Jacksonville State in 1981 with a degree in Physical Education. By WBRC Staff. He started improving and started to progress. VESTAVIA, Ala. (WBRC) - Vestavia Hills High School has announced that a former rebel will return as the school's new head football coach. 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. Whats one bad thing about high school athletics in 2020? Bert Newton, son of former Homewood coach and AHSAA Hall of Famer Bob Newton, is the new defensive coordinator. 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. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. All rights reserved (About Us). Coach: Buddy Anderson. [14][15] In 2010, he led Colquitt County to the GHSA Class 5A State Championship Game. 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. Calhouns hiring follows the 2020 retirement of Buddy Anderson who had served as Vestavia Hills head football coach since 1978. While his focus was always on the students, Coach Anderson saw many wins in his tenure too. During the 2019 football season, Propst co-hosted Tennessee Two-A-Days, a radio show on Fox Sports Knoxville. In any given day we were arguably with our coaches more than our parents, so its really important to have a coach you can see as a father figure., My own son played for Coach Anderson and never missed a single one of those FCA meetings. Fundamentally my ideals and values are the exact same. VESTAVIA HILLS SOCCER CLUB OFFICE 1973 Merryvale Road Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 (205) 978-0182 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. Calhoun ran Colquitt's offense in 2014 and 2015, during which the . [12] After community uproar over the interview, Propst decided to stay at Colquitt County.[13]. 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. One of them, Jeff Segars, took over as the schools athletic director in 2015 from Anderson, who started in the role in 1981. Calhoun played as a defensive back and quarterback for Valdosta State University from 2000 to 2004 and later joined the teams coaching staff. Tough people do. "I made mistakes. 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. P.O. Hes a tough, hard-nosed kid who I definitely think is going to have a heckuva season for us. (Submitted). Michael Seale , Patch Staff Posted Thu, Jan 14, 2021 at 9:13 am CT He retired following the 2020 season as the winningest football coach in the state. Thats a fancy name for what he does. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com). A whole lot. When you get your nose bloodied, you get back up. Vestavia Hills City Schools is committed to ensuring all information placed on its public website is accessible to individuals with disabilities. @1rebelathletics. Upload it Are you the coach? He compiled a 51-12 record over five seasons with the Trojans including three region championships and five quarterfinal playoff appearances. 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. And probably not as many as Hewitt-Trussville and Hoover. What I expect from this team is to give 100 percent. 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. (Jeff Lee/Contributed). He has built this place, and people still need to see his face. "I am remorseful for what I have done. All rights reserved. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com). As usual, the high school football offseason has been filled with coaching changes throughout the state maybe more than most years. I told them I cant be the guy who wants to win more than they do. 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. Propst was relieved of coaching duties following the 2018 season. Vestavia Hills High School. Its not just a job. 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). 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. 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). What would you say to someone who is going into coaching now? [39][40], Propst has been featured in an instructional video entitled Building A Championship Football Program 12 Months A Year, published in 2007. Vestavia Hills Football Retweeted. 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. Records reflect scores in our database. Sadly, it would be their last. [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. He takes over a Pell City team that hasnt won a playoff game since 2012 and hasnt advanced past the second round since 2003. Hes athletic, big and strong. Propst took his first coaching position as a student assistant at Ohatchee in 1977, the year they won their only state championship. 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. Competition is not something I shy away from and that this team wont shy away from. He can move, too. Its also the place where Linda says she first felt God speak to her about football. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)Dennis Victory | preps@al.com. Fax: 205-402-5354. webmaster@vhcs.us This year felt right. He will have a rebuilding job on his hands at Spain Park. When my dad passed away, he was one of the first to call, and we talked for over an hour. Box 947 If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Former Alabama wide receiver Nikita Stover replaces veteran Steve Meek at Decatur Heritage. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Rebel with a Cause. Its exciting and a little nerve-wracking taking over a program that has been in such great hands for 43 years. 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. Coach, Head Coach - 7th Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Head Coach - 8th Women's Volleyball, 7th Women's Basketball. Lundberg had been an assistant at Hueytown. Reach her at madoline.markham@homewoodlife.com. [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. The Valdosta football team was also placed on probation for the 2021 football season, therefore preventing them from participating in any playoff games. information in hopes our visitors will participate in assisting Anytime Hoover changes coaches, it has to be big news. Mine was a calling, and maybe somebody else is going into it for other reasons. Also, parents dont need to make it all better all the time. For the first time in more than four decades, Vestavia Hills High School has a new head football coach: Sean Calhoun. In 1998, Propst coached Alma Bryant High School, the school that resulted from Alba's merger with the high school in Grand Bay, Alabama. Former Hewitt-Trussville and Auburn wide receiver got the promotion at Pinson Valley following Sam Shades departure to Miles College. He won 77 games with the Toros and the 2015 6A title. During those discussions, Ford was fired, live and on the air, by Gazette general manager John Junkin. 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. Hes definitely a college football player. I dont think its any kind of secret that people talk about Vestavia not being very athletic, he said. 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 Bucs have had just three coaches since Rush Propst took over in 1999. I called him a lot and visited him several times picking his brain for football advice. 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. 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"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. He is a real man., Coach Andersons impact reaches far and wide throughout the community and across all sorts of professions. 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. Sean Calhoun and his family finally are making Vestavia Hills their home. Explore the benefits. He shared that when he finally decided to retire, he prayed about it a lot. 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. Calhoun previously served as offensive coordinator for two seasons at Colquitt County High School in south Georgia. Enter Waldrop a consistent winner at Chelsea, James Clemens and Florence still looking for his first championship as a head coach. It was an honor meeting him. At the conclusion of the 2020 season, his 31-year head coaching record stood at 307-96 (.762 win percentage).[2]. In January of 1972, three Vestavia Hills High School coaches decided to head off campus for a quick lunch.