One of the first things they did in their efforts to move forward was to hire Buddy Anderson as their head football coach. [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. 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. Sadly, it would be their last. 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, 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. Fax 205-402-5303 District Home Schools Translate Employee Login Announcements Rebels Helping Rebels Box 947 At the last minute, things worked out, and that trip that would lay the foundation for years of service through FCA. Sean Calhoun and his family finally are making Vestavia Hills their home. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com). Tough and hard-nosed is true, but we have more athletes than that notion. [37] The PSC investigation into Propst (case 19-2-1025) was settled with a 131 day suspension. 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. They also face a brutal Region 2 schedule that includes Auburn, Central-Phenix City, Opelika and Prattville among others. Michael Seale , Patch Staff Posted Thu, Jan 14, 2021 at 9:13 am CT 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. information in hopes our visitors will participate in assisting We aim to promote learning without limits. 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. Calhoun played as a defensive back and quarterback for Valdosta State University from 2000 to 2004 and later joined the teams coaching staff. In January of 1972, three Vestavia Hills High School coaches decided to head off campus for a quick lunch. [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. "I am remorseful for what I have done. 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). Coach Anderson was inducted into the 2003 Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame. RELATED: Waldrop embracing Bucs tradition, Former Eufaula coach Ed Rigby has been named head football coach at Pike Road. [5] During Propst's tenure, Hoover was repeatedly ranked in the nation's top-25 polls, finishing as the #16 team in the nation in 2003,[6] #4 in the nation in 2004,[7] #8 in the nation in 2005,[8] and ranked #1 entering the 2006 season by Sports Illustrated, USA Today[9] and the National Prep Football Poll. VHHS is part of the Vestavia Hills City School District with approximately 1,800 students and 21 varsity sports. Madoline, editor of Homewood Life, is always on the hunt for a good meal and an even better story. From what I was told, this was the first time [Vestavia] had been to a 7-on-7 in a tournament format. 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. His successful experiences have prepared him to lead our football program and build on the legacy established by Coach Anderson and his teams. records may be incomplete. Coach, Head Coach - 8th Women's Basketball, Head Coach - Football, Wrestling, Outdoor Track, Asst. Rebel with a Cause. Vestavia Hills High School Retweeted. 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Propst continued to deny the allegations. Thank you all for all that you do for Vestavia Athletics. 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. Its also the place where Linda says she first felt God speak to her about football. And I know God still has a plan for me, I just dont know what all it will be yet.. Fax: 205-402-5354. webmaster@vhcs.us Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Propst was eventually promoted to head football coach at Ashville High, serving from 1989 to 1993. This team has a great nucleus and a great senior class. Sadly, it would be their last. That first trip to FCA camp started a yearly tradition that lasted over 40 years until the camps ended. The 2021 team went 14-0, defeating Pleasant Grove 51-14 in the state championship game in Birmingham. The first thing I told this team is that I am a Christian. His playoff record is 47-29 while his region record stands at 152-71 which is the most region wins in state history. He earned a football scholarship to Samford University where he would get his degree. Pet Adoption In The Vestavia Hills Area: New Dogs, Cats Added This Week, Vestavia Hills Job Listings: See Who's Hiring In The Area. Calhoun previously served as offensive coordinator for two seasons at Colquitt County High School in south Georgia. Im competitive and I like to win, but relationships that last a lifetime, and for eternity. Thats what we get from our kids, for sure.. Traditional powers like St. Pauls, Hoover and Spanish Fort all changed leaders as did reigning state champs Pike Road and Vigor. 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 . . Vestavia Hills Magazineis publishedquarterly by Coach, Sports Information - Pizitz Middle School, Asst. Hes a tough, hard-nosed kid who I definitely think is going to have a heckuva season for us. 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. Vestavia Hills High School, home of the Rebels, is a public school located in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Mask added to his Hall of Fame resume with a dominant decade at St. Pauls in Mobile. He won 77 games with the Toros and the 2015 6A title. Physical Education, Health & Driver Education, Freshman Campus Course Registration (Rising 9th Graders), Freshman Campus Course Registration (Rising 10th Graders), Online Enrollment and Registration Information. Every team has two things: good coaches and good players. January 13, 2022 Vestavia Hills High School head football coach Robert Evans and his wife, Anne Evans. 32. 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. 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. What is one great lesson youve learned as a coach? Explore the benefits. His Rebel teams won 16 area and region championships, and made 31 state playoff appearances. Thats one of the biggest things that drew me to the Vestavia Hills football program. I am excited to be a part of this rich football state. His playoff record is 47-29 while his region record stands at 152-71 which is the most region wins in state history. Vestavia Hills superintendent Todd Freeman, Ed.D., described Evans as a man of character, a committed educator, and a brilliant football coach. He can run, hes smart and he also plays basketball. He compiled a 51-12 record over five seasons with the Trojans including three region championships and five quarterfinal playoff appearances. We have chosen to publish this The Bucs have had just three coaches since Rush Propst took over in 1999. Life is like football, he told me. Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. 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. He started improving and started to progress. Claim your team to manage the roster, schedule, scores, stats and more. #1REBEL. Calhoun was hired as the new head coach at Colquitt County High School in Georgia. Do we have as many as the top teams in our region? Congratulations to the 2022-23 Vestavia Hills City Schools Teachers of the Year! Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. The Indians have won three state titles since 2017 so expectations will be high. 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. Five players were declared ineligible for the athletic year, along with $5,000 in fines. He takes over a Northridge program that Mike Vickery rebuilt before leaving for Pelham. Browning spent the last six years at Pike Road, building the program from its infancy to the Class 5A state championship in 2021. While his focus was always on the students, Coach Anderson saw many wins in his tenure too. 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. David Lundberg will coach the offensive line and serve as running game coordinator. John Ross Ashley is a senior free safety, Calhoun said. He can move, too. The Valdosta football team was also placed on probation for the 2021 football season, therefore preventing them from participating in any playoff games. He went 7-4 his first season and won 64 games in eight years overall. You cant always get that in practice., RELATED: American Christians Chris Smelley steps down. 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. The former Williamson and Auburn star is finally the man in charge of his alma mater. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Vestavia Hills Football! Hes a kid who has played some quarterback, but he hasnt played much varsity. Hes just so versatile. He is a real man., Coach Andersons impact reaches far and wide throughout the community and across all sorts of professions. They wrestled together, they are in the same workout group. Grider has had success as a program builder. All rights reserved. . YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. When we got here, we were playing him at receiver, splitting time at quarterback. Spanish Fort needed a new coach after Blackmon left after seven years. AGE BIRTH YEARS TEAMS FORMAT COACH; U19: 2004: Steamers 04 Black: 11v11: Robert Starr: U18: 2005: Steamers 05 Black: 11v11: Robert Starr: U17: 2006: . All rights reserved (About Us). And countless former players went on to be successful in college athletics. Calhoun ran Colquitts offense in 2014 and 2015, during which the Packers were 30-0 and won two state titles under coach Rush Propst. I called him a lot and visited him several times picking his brain for football advice. What I expect from this team is to give 100 percent. 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. We have the pieces of the puzzle here, and its my job to move them around to make that product. Vestavia Hills High School has hired a new football coach to replace legend Buddy Anderson. I told them I cant be the guy who wants to win more than they do. us to complete every school. He takes over an Enterprise that has been a fairly consistent winner but hasnt had much playoff success. 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. Sean Calhoun and his family finally are making Vestavia Hills their home. His father coached high school ball for 31 years, and it was not difficult to make the decision to follow in his footsteps. 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). Enter Waldrop a consistent winner at Chelsea, James Clemens and Florence still looking for his first championship as a head coach. [28][29] Despite the forfeits, the Bucs finished the regular season with a 4-5 record and qualified for the AHSAA 6A playoffs. 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). 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. Stadium: Reynolds Stadium, Buddy Anderson Field. Returning coaches are Jake James, Greg Smith, Brent Welborn all Vestavia alums and Sammy Queen, who had head coaching experience at Pelham. Under his tenure as athletic director of the Vestavia Hills High School athletic program the sports teams have won over 45 state championships, and numerous runner-up trophies in all boys and girls sports. In 1998, Propst coached Alma Bryant High School, the school that resulted from Alba's merger with the high school in Grand Bay, Alabama. Were going to lean on him a lot. "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.". Still, the Tigers usually have talent and now have a coach with a state title on his resume. Other notable hires: Ham Barnett, St. Pauls; Markus Cook, Vigor; Derone Fagan, Sidney Lanier; Hugh Fountain, W.S. Propst gained national notoriety through the MTV series Two-A-Days, which chronicled the 2005 and 2006 seasons of his Hoover team. There was a really good excitement in the air. That was a big weight off our shoulders. Athletic Trainer David Beland dbeland@hoover.k12.al.us (256) 604-9948. Some 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. The Toros have won four state championships since 2010. 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. Everyone knows hes an unbelievable coach, 1982 VHHS graduate Mitch Allen, will tell you. Morson takes over for Waldrop at Florence. Purify was reinstated by the AHSAA during the playoffs that same year. Region: 7A-R3. While the school was distraught, they had to carry on. 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 Rush Propst. He should be called the head coach, Calhoun said. Hes served since 2018 as defensive coordinator at Mountain Brook High School. Whats one good thing about high school athletics in 2020? [14][15] In 2010, he led Colquitt County to the GHSA Class 5A State Championship Game. He spent a year as a volunteer assistant coach at UAB. Calhoun was hired as the new head coach at Colquitt County High School in Georgia. What would you say to someone who is going into coaching now? Claim this team Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. They havent won a playoff game since playing for the 7A state title in 2015. My dad was always my coaching mentor in life, and around 2007 I gained Buddy Anderson as another mentor. VHSC Academy Staff U8-U11. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Its a game that teaches you lessons you cant learn in a book. Claim this team Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. It wasnt something they had planned to do, and they werent really sure how they would find a way to attend. Anytime Hoover changes coaches, it has to be big news. All rights reserved (About Us). Vestavia Hills, AL 35216. 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. "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. Smith spent his last several seasons trying to resurrect a struggling Robertsdale program and then starting the Orange Beach team. Continuing their education through athletics is a priority.. Also, parents dont need to make it all better all the time. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. 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. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Robert Evans, Vestavia Hills After Buddy Anderson won 346 games in 43 years, Vestavia Hills has now had two coaching changes. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. In four varsity seasons, the Patriots went 42-7 overall, including a 36-2 mark in the last three seasons. He led Fayetteville (Tenn.) High to the 2020 Class 1A state title and compiled a 34-4 record in three seasons there. Vestavia Hills High School. All that while being a loving coachs wifewhich is a job in itselfand she does it all with a big smile on her face. 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. His brother [second-team All-American safety Nolan] is a starter at Clemson and hes, obviously, the second son of Kevin Turner. Records reflect scores in our database. New coach Sean Calhoun said Smith would be the Rebels' best offensive lineman in 2021. 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]. Photo provided to Vestavia City Schools by Robert Evans. Greenville has been an annual threat in 5A but hasnt won a state title since 1994. They are looking for a group. 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. VHSC Girls Staff U12-U19. Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). 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. They both wrestle, so we have a nickname for them: the Road Warriors from the old WCW. 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. Vestavia Hills Football. Ralph Clyde "Shorty" Propst, who was born in 1924 and played for Alabama Crimson Tide, is his uncle. 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. It was the 1st playoff win for VH since 2015 and the 1st in Coach Evans' tenure. Hes definitely a college football player. In the total scheme of things, relationships matter most. 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 . Calhoun ran Colquitt's offense in 2014 and 2015, during which the . Explore the benefits. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 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 - Volleyball, Head Coach - Softball, Head Coach - Volleyball, Asst. Coach, Head Coach - 7th Men's Basketball, Asst. The kids gravitate toward a kid like that. (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. One is senior offensive lineman Hoke Smith, he said. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local.
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