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 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 Robert Evans is the new Vestavia Hills football coach. Some went on to the NFL, and former player David Jordan was a member of the 1986 Super Bowl winning New York Giants team. [16] In 2011, Colquitt finished 11-3 after losing 35-31 to the eventual state champions, Grayson High School, in the state semifinal game. Ben Blackmon won another. He is quick to tell anyone who will listen that he was called by God to coach football on January 12, 1968. Stadium: Reynolds Stadium, Buddy Anderson Field. RELATED: DuBose confident in Orange Beachs future. Hes been the teams defensive coordinator for six years under Dedrick Sumpter and then Melvin Pete Jr. Coleman has brought back several former Williamson and Mobile prep stars to join his staff, including Jamarcus Russell and Sherman Williams. [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 is a real man., Coach Andersons impact reaches far and wide throughout the community and across all sorts of professions. 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 . 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. He is a Florence native and longtime Decatur offensive coordinator. Its not just a job. Its also the place where Linda says she first felt God speak to her about football. (Fayetteville High School photo). 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. In January of 1972, three Vestavia Hills High School coaches decided to head off campus for a quick lunch. Ford, was then hired by editor Dale Jones of The Western Star in nearby Bessemer, after his firing from The Hoover Gazette. Copyright 2022 WBRC. Congratulations to Robert Evans, who has been named the new Vestavia Hills High School head football coach. The 2021 team went 14-0, defeating Pleasant Grove 51-14 in the state championship game in Birmingham. He won five state titles in nine years. 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. Here is a look at 15 offseason impact hires as fall practice begins this week and next across the state of Alabama. Before Mondays opening fall practice, the Rebels had already experienced something new. 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. 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. Tough and hard-nosed is true, but we have more athletes than that notion. Physical Education, Health & Driver Education, Freshman Campus Course Registration (Rising 9th Graders), Freshman Campus Course Registration (Rising 10th Graders), Online Enrollment and Registration Information. Since the early 70s, on Wednesday nights his house has been full of athletes who want to learn more about God. They havent won a playoff game since playing for the 7A state title in 2015. What would you say to someone who is going into coaching now? 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. Propst continued to deny the allegations. 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. And probably not as many as Hewitt-Trussville and Hoover. He started improving and started to progress. His Rebel teams won 16 area and region championships, and made 31 state playoff appearances. VHHS is part of the Vestavia Hills City School District with approximately 1,800 students and 21 varsity sports. Although he was still young, he was already a strong leader to step in as students and athletes struggled through the crisis though. 1. In four varsity seasons, the Patriots went 42-7 overall, including a 36-2 mark in the last three seasons. They both wrestle, so we have a nickname for them: the Road Warriors from the old WCW. He was hired at Hoover in 1999, where he coached for nine years, winning 110 games and five state championships. Vestavia Hills City Schools is committed to ensuring all information placed on its public website is accessible to individuals with disabilities. Coach, Sports Information - Pizitz Middle School, Asst. [17] In 2012, Colquitt finished 10-4 after losing 41-27 to the eventual state champions, Norcross High School, in the state semifinal game. Now he has plans to retire from coaching after this falls football season. Anytime Hoover changes coaches, it has to be big news. Madoline, editor of Homewood Life, is always on the hunt for a good meal and an even better story. If you have a disability or face any barriers accessing website content, please contact (205) 402-5100 or email webmaster@vestavia.k12.al.us. 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. Enter Waldrop a consistent winner at Chelsea, James Clemens and Florence still looking for his first championship as a head coach. I know God called you to coach football, and this week he called me to be a coachs wife, she told her husband. By WBRC Staff. At Alma Bryant he amassed a 122 record. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. "I made mistakes. Morson takes over for Waldrop at Florence. Thank you all for all that you do for Vestavia Athletics. "[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. Kids want to belong to something bigger than their self. For the first time in more than four decades, Vestavia Hills High School has a new head football coach: Sean Calhoun. We now have834teams & 188,070games on AHSFHS.org. 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. youtube.com. His successful experiences have prepared him to lead our football program and build on the legacy established by Coach Anderson and his teams. I have failed you as a community. 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 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. . 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. We are excited to see them get playing time., Competition is still ongoing to see who will be the triggerman for Calhouns offense. His team finished the season with an on-field record of 10-2 (6-6 including the four forfeit losses). He and his father are also one of only two father-son pairs to be inducted into the Alabama High School Hall of Fame. Hes intelligent and can play a lot of different positions.REL. Continuing their education through athletics is a priority.. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Josh Niblett followed with six state titles in 14 years. VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WBRC) - Vestavia Hills High School head football coach Sean Calhoun has resigned after one season with the Rebels. "Coach Calhoun has dedicated his career to investing in the lives of young men through the sport of football," Freeman said. 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). Calhoun ran Colquitts offense in 2014 and 2015, during which the Packers were 30-0 and won two state titles under coach Rush Propst. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)Dennis Victory | preps@al.com. Beyond his players, Coach Anderson has had a strong and positive influence on other coaches through the years. 32. 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. I love Buddy Anderson. A whole lot. 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). In January of 1972, three Vestavia Hills High School coaches decided to head off campus for a quick lunch. The Jaguars went 7-4 each of the last two years and made the playoffs. Lundberg had been an assistant at Hueytown. Reach her at madoline.markham@homewoodlife.com. I asked him to share a great lesson hed learned from Coach that he carries with him still today. 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. Propst gained national notoriety through the MTV series Two-A-Days, which chronicled the 2005 and 2006 seasons of his Hoover team. Calhoun previously served as offensive coordinator for two seasons at Colquitt County High School in south Georgia. The investigation resulted in the forfeiture of four games, including a 1-0 loss to crosstown rival Spain Park High School, the first loss to the Jaguars in the history of the teams' rivalry. Stover replaces Steve Meek, who retired after 11 seasons leading the Eagles. Fundamentally my ideals and values are the exact same. I have failed you as a board, and especially I have failed you (Superintendent) Andy (Craig)," Propst said. [22] Bishop originally announced that there was nothing to be concerned about, but Craig overruled Bishop and announced that a full investigation would be carried out, to be headed by former federal judge Sam C. Pointer, Jr.[23][24]. He went 7-4 his first season and won 64 games in eight years overall. 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. 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. 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. We wanted to see our guys compete and see them make some plays. Calhoun ran Colquitt's offense in 2014 and 2015, during which the . Vestavia Hills High School. A lot of things are still the same and havent changed. Claim your team to manage the roster, schedule, scores, stats and more. Its exciting and a little nerve-wracking taking over a program that has been in such great hands for 43 years. Calhoun played as a defensive back and quarterback for Valdosta State University from 2000 to 2004 and later joined the teams coaching staff. That excites me because now we get to see how good our preparation is. At the conclusion of the 2020 season, his 31-year head coaching record stood at 307-96 (.762 win percentage).[2]. Tough people do. [11], On January 30, 2008, Propst was named head coach at Colquitt County High School. Claim this team Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. 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). They are both about 6-foot-2, 6-3 and are about 220 pounds. Sean Calhoun and his family finally are making Vestavia Hills their home. The former Williamson and Auburn star is finally the man in charge of his alma mater. I dont think its any kind of secret that people talk about Vestavia not being very athletic, he said. My dad was always my coaching mentor in life, and around 2007 I gained Buddy Anderson as another mentor. Greenville has been an annual threat in 5A but hasnt won a state title since 1994. If you are at a place this long, you are doing a lot of things the right way. I told them I cant be the guy who wants to win more than they do. The Wildcats havent advanced past the second round since 1993. Michael Seale , Patch Staff Posted Thu, Jan 14, 2021 at 9:13 am CT [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. A meet-and-greet event for Robert and his wife Anne Evans will be held on Monday, Jan. 17 at 6 p.m. at Vestavia Hills High School. Vakakes won 49 games in nine years at Jackson-Olin. His brother [second-team All-American safety Nolan] is a starter at Clemson and hes, obviously, the second son of Kevin Turner. 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. 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. Free self-guided test prep materials through the VHHS Library. We have chosen to publish this The kids gravitate toward a kid like that. 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. 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. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. 2022-2023 VHSC Boys Staffing. Coaching is a commitment to working with kids. information in hopes our visitors will participate in assisting 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Coach - Outdoor Track, Asst. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Records reflect scores in our database. 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. They are looking for a group. Propst also faced charges having to do with his personal life, specifically that he engaged in extramarital affairs. 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. Weve become such an instant society. Today eight coaches at VHHS are Andersons former players too. (Submitted). I told them to write down how they want to be as an individual, as a football player and as a team. 7. Vestavia Hills Football. 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. [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. It was an honor meeting him. Thats what really matters. Jones insisted that the apology was unwarranted, saying that Ford's story was solid and that the evidence was irrefutable. Vestavia Hills, AL 35216. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Stover played two years for Nick Saban at Alabama and has said he will bring lessons he learned from all of his coaches to his first high school head job. We call Andrew Animal and Lane is Hawk. I dont know if they really know who those Road Warriors are. Propst was eventually promoted to head football coach at Ashville High, serving from 1989 to 1993. 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. His father coached high school ball for 31 years, and it was not difficult to make the decision to follow in his footsteps. 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. RECRUIT VESTAVIA and 3 others. (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. 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. 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. He now takes over the tradition-rich Toros. Whats one bad thing about high school athletics in 2020? It was something the kids needed to be exposed to for various reasons, he said. Robert Evans graduated from Vestavia Hills High School in 1999 and was a defensive back on Buddy Andersons 1998 state championship team. 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. 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. 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. His playoff record is 47-29 while his region record stands at 152-71 which is the most region wins in state history. 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. He has three state titles on his resume and expects to win at Orange Beach as well. Sean Calhoun was named the Rebels' new coach Wednesday at the Vestavia Hills Board of Education meeting. #1REBEL. 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 High School, home of the Rebels, is a public school located in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. We are thrilled to have Robert and his wife Anne on the Vestavia Hills team, Freeman said today. Cole Turner is a senior receiver. 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. He spent a year as a volunteer assistant coach at UAB. At the last minute, things worked out, and that trip that would lay the foundation for years of service through FCA. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. He won 110 games and four state titles with the Saints and has 210 wins in 26 years as a head coach overall. 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. [18][19] In 2013, Colquitt finished 11-3 after losing 14-9 to the eventual state champions, Norcross High School, in the state semifinal game. Life is like football, he told me. It was the 1st playoff win for VH since 2015 and the 1st in Coach Evans' tenure. He can run, hes smart and he also plays basketball. I dont think Alabama football gets talked about. Coach Anderson was inducted into the 2003 Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame. Do we have as many as the top teams in our region? Competition is not something I shy away from and that this team wont shy away from. 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. 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). 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. Vestavia Hills Football Retweeted. In 1990, he married Tammy Cox, his high school sweetheart, with whom he had three children. Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History. 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 . They are like brothers. [1] He is also the former head coach at Colquitt County High School in Moultrie, Georgia, Hoover High School in Hoover, Alabama, and Valdosta . Meek was the teams coach for 11 of the 12 years the school has had a program. I am excited to be a part of this rich football state. Coach, Varsity Head Coach - Men's Bowling, Asst. Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. Fax 205-402-5303 District Home Schools Translate Employee Login Announcements Rebels Helping Rebels We aim to promote learning without limits. 2826 Columbiana Road. The team was named national champion by two publications in 2015. Box 947 Coach, Head Coach - 7th Men's Basketball, Asst. Pinson Valley coach Lee Guess directs his team during 7-on-7 football action at Samford University in Homewood, Ala., Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Right now, hes in a battle with Forte Edmonds.. Former Alabama wide receiver Nikita Stover replaces veteran Steve Meek at Decatur Heritage. All that while being a loving coachs wifewhich is a job in itselfand she does it all with a big smile on her face. The Jaguars have suffered through four straight losing seasons and went just 2-8 a year ago. And countless former players went on to be successful in college athletics. Sean Calhoun and his family finally are making Vestavia Hills their home. 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. [12] After community uproar over the interview, Propst decided to stay at Colquitt County.[13]. John Ross Ashley is a senior free safety, Calhoun said. 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. He earned a football scholarship to Samford University where he would get his degree. In 1998, Propst coached Alma Bryant High School, the school that resulted from Alba's merger with the high school in Grand Bay, Alabama. [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. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com). 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. All rights reserved. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. I was fortunate to be a part of one of his state championship teams, Mitch says. While the school was distraught, they had to carry on. 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. As usual, the high school football offseason has been filled with coaching changes throughout the state maybe more than most years. Buddy Anderson enters his 40th season as Head Coach at Vestavia Hills. VHHS Athletics. Propst took his first coaching position as a student assistant at Ohatchee in 1977, the year they won their only state championship. 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). Calhoun, 39, has served as Carrolltons head football coach since 2016. Coach Calhoun and his family will be a wonderful addition to Vestavia Hills.". He will have to guide the team through a new class as the Lions make the jump from 4A to 5A. Browning spent the last six years at Pike Road, building the program from its infancy to the Class 5A state championship in 2021. Baseball Adam Moseley amoseley@hoover.k12.al.us (256) 348-5442. Invite the coach Congratulations to the 2022-23 Vestavia Hills City Schools Teachers of the Year! 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. "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.". Other notable hires: Ham Barnett, St. Pauls; Markus Cook, Vigor; Derone Fagan, Sidney Lanier; Hugh Fountain, W.S. Williamson head coach Antonio Coleman discusses the upcoming prep football season during Day 2 of Mobile County Media Days on Friday, July 15, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell | preps@al.com). He retired following the 2020 season as the winningest football coach in the state. Box 947 After Buddy Anderson won 346 games in 43 years, Vestavia Hills has now had two coaching changes in as many seasons. Im competitive and I like to win, but relationships that last a lifetime, and for eternity. [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. Were going to lean on him a lot. [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.
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