[39][40], Propst has been featured in an instructional video entitled Building A Championship Football Program 12 Months A Year, published in 2007. 1Rebel Athletics. 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. 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. That was a big weight off our shoulders. He won 77 games with the Toros and the 2015 6A title. If you cant do the right thing in the classroom, theres no way in the world I can count on you on the field. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. While the school was distraught, they had to carry on. He won 99 games with the Green Wave and took the team to a state title game. 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. I dont think Alabama football gets talked about. Propst gained national notoriety through the MTV series Two-A-Days, which chronicled the 2005 and 2006 seasons of his Hoover team. Vestavia Hills superintendent Todd Freeman, Ed.D., described Evans as a man of character, a committed educator, and a brilliant football coach. Madoline, editor of Homewood Life, is always on the hunt for a good meal and an even better story. Then, I wanted a great mix of guys who were Vestavia guys and who really love this place. Calhoun went 4 and 6 this past season at Vestavia. He is definitely in a league of his own. Coach, Head Coach - 7th Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Head Coach - 8th Women's Volleyball, 7th Women's Basketball. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. [12] After community uproar over the interview, Propst decided to stay at Colquitt County.[13]. Sean Calhoun lasted just one year before returning to Georgia to coach. Meek was the teams coach for 11 of the 12 years the school has had a program. (Fayetteville High School photo). #1REBEL. 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. They are looking for a group. What would you say to someone who is going into coaching now? John Ross Ashley is a senior free safety, Calhoun said. RECRUIT VESTAVIA and 3 others. 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. Jones insisted that the apology was unwarranted, saying that Ford's story was solid and that the evidence was irrefutable. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Weve become such an instant society. Fundamentally my ideals and values are the exact same. [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. My dad was always my coaching mentor in life, and around 2007 I gained Buddy Anderson as another mentor. Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). Since the early 70s, on Wednesday nights his house has been full of athletes who want to learn more about God. In 2006, he took over a Beauregard program that had won just two games in two years. The Wildcats havent advanced past the second round since 1993. He runs the show and keeps this whole place in line. 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 . When I asked Jeff to share a lesson he learned from him as a player, he said: Tough times dont last. Ralph Clyde "Shorty" Propst, who was born in 1924 and played for Alabama Crimson Tide, is his uncle. Neal; Josh Harris, Blount; Renardo Jackson, LeFlore; Jerrel Jernigan, Eufaula; Rodney Jordan, Satsuma; Jed Kennedy, Dothan; John McKenzie, Murphy; Gus Smith, Gordo; Mike Vickery, Pelham; Brandon Wilcox, Escambia Academy. Im competitive and I like to win, but relationships that last a lifetime, and for eternity. The Jaguars went 7-4 each of the last two years and made the playoffs. 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. I have failed you as a board, and especially I have failed you (Superintendent) Andy (Craig)," Propst said. 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. The team held an undefeated record over both seasons and won back-to-back state championships. Thank you all for all that you do for Vestavia Athletics. Any games that the five players played in were forfeited. He was also the founder of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter at Vestavia Hills High School. Thats what we get from our kids, for sure.. Spanish Fort needed a new coach after Blackmon left after seven years. Rebels Helping Rebels is a grace fund used to financially support students in need. There was a really good excitement in the air. They are like brothers. We now have834teams & 188,070games on AHSFHS.org. 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. The former Williamson and Auburn star is finally the man in charge of his alma mater. If you are at a place this long, you are doing a lot of things the right way. Coach, Defensive Line/Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, Varsity Head Coach - Swim and Dive & Men's Tennis, Varsity Head Coach - Women's Tennis, Asst. Calhoun was hired as the new head coach at Colquitt County High School in Georgia. [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. Our guys take pride in our community and have that pride with a little edge, a chip on their shoulders, Calhoun said. In four varsity seasons, the Patriots went 42-7 overall, including a 36-2 mark in the last three seasons. information in hopes our visitors will participate in assisting [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. Hes just so versatile. All rights reserved (About Us). Calhoun, 39, has served as the head football coach at Carrollton High in Georgia since 2016. That excites me because now we get to see how good our preparation is. Propst was relieved of coaching duties following the 2018 season. 18. They are both tough with good motors. He played with a broken forearm last year. Absolutely not. Football Staff Vestavia Hills Football Staff Players (99) Staff (2) Robert Evans Head Coach Are you the coach? Records reflect scores in our database. He was hired at Hoover in 1999, where he coached for nine years, winning 110 games and five state championships. Vestavia Hills High School has hired a new football coach to replace legend Buddy Anderson. 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. 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. [33] He appealed [34] and was instead given a reprimand. I know God called you to coach football, and this week he called me to be a coachs wife, she told her husband. 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. The event will take place in the schools gymnasium and is open to the public. 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. [11], On January 30, 2008, Propst was named head coach at Colquitt County High School. Vestavia Hills Magazineis publishedquarterly by The Valdosta football team was also placed on probation for the 2021 football season, therefore preventing them from participating in any playoff games. 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. 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We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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). He was hired in the fall of 1972 as an assistant coach at Vestavia Hills where he remained for 43 seasons. 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. Colors: Red, White & Blue. 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. Not that many high school teams in the nation have as many as Thompson. Ford, was then hired by editor Dale Jones of The Western Star in nearby Bessemer, after his firing from The Hoover Gazette. Explore the benefits. If you have a disability or face any barriers accessing website content, please contact (205) 402-5100 or email webmaster@vestavia.k12.al.us. The lessons you learn in athletics last longer than the actual event itself. Now as a coach, his biggest lesson from Anderson is: The student is more important than the athlete. 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. [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. The first thing I told this team is that I am a Christian. It comes down to hard work. 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. We call Andrew Animal and Lane is Hawk. I dont know if they really know who those Road Warriors are. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. When you get your nose bloodied, you get back up. Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. Morson hired Brett Mask away from Colbert County to be his offensive coordinator and has one of the states top recruits on his roster in Alabama commit Jahlil Hurley. Congratulations to Robert Evans, who has been named the new Vestavia Hills High School head football coach. He now takes over the tradition-rich Toros. . Robert Evans graduated from Vestavia Hills High School in 1999 and was a defensive back on Buddy Anderson's 1998 state championship team. 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. Mark Freeman won two. Kids want to belong to something bigger than their self. He can move, too. Today eight coaches at VHHS are Andersons former players too. He will lead our football program into the future with the integrity that has been the foundation of our program. 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. Here is a look at 15 offseason impact hires as fall practice begins this week and next across the state of Alabama. 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. 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. Rush Propst. Some We have chosen to publish this All rights reserved. He is quick to tell anyone who will listen that he was called by God to coach football on January 12, 1968. We wanted to see our guys compete and see them make some plays. [14][15] In 2010, he led Colquitt County to the GHSA Class 5A State Championship Game. Coach, Head Coach - 7th Men's Basketball, Asst. Select Year: 1970 <-- 2016 <- 2017 -> 2018 --> 2022. Spain Park coach Tim Vakakes directs his team during 7-on-7 football action at Samford University in Homewood, Ala., Tuesday, June 28, 2022. His brother [second-team All-American safety Nolan] is a starter at Clemson and hes, obviously, the second son of Kevin Turner. Region: 7A-R3. Sean Calhoun and his family finally are making Vestavia Hills their home. I told him as long as he is comfortable with it I definitely need to use him as a resource. 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. Vestavia Hills High School, home of the Rebels, is a public school located in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. From what I was told, this was the first time [Vestavia] had been to a 7-on-7 in a tournament format. Fax: 205-402-5354. webmaster@vhcs.us Bert Newton, son of former Homewood coach and AHSAA Hall of Famer Bob Newton, is the new defensive coordinator. Coach - Volleyball, Head Coach - Softball, Head Coach - Volleyball, Asst. I asked him to share a great lesson hed learned from Coach that he carries with him still today. The Jaguars have suffered through four straight losing seasons and went just 2-8 a year ago. He was signed as a tight end but ended up playing tackle for the Bulldogs. 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). Hes served since 2018 as defensive coordinator at Mountain Brook High School. 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. VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. The Vestavia Hills Board of Education on Wednesday approved the hiring of Sean Calhoun as the new head football coach at Vestavia Hills High School. Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History. 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 a tough, hard-nosed kid who I definitely think is going to have a heckuva season for us. Josh Niblett followed with six state titles in 14 years. Claim your team to manage the roster, schedule, scores, stats and more. Invite the coach He takes over a Pell City team that hasnt won a playoff game since 2012 and hasnt advanced past the second round since 2003. 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). Continuing their education through athletics is a priority.. Enough had happened already, and I didnt want to add to everything by leaving my players. It was the 1st playoff win for VH since 2015 and the 1st in Coach Evans' tenure. The Valdosta State Blazers won the NCAA Division II National Championship in 2007 while Calhoun served as a running backs coach. Thats what really matters. It was an honor meeting him. 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. Smith spent his last several seasons trying to resurrect a struggling Robertsdale program and then starting the Orange Beach team. Coach Anderson was inducted into the 2003 Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame. He takes over an Enterprise that has been a fairly consistent winner but hasnt had much playoff success. I called him a lot and visited him several times picking his brain for football advice. Claim this team Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. 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. 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. Hes intelligent and can play a lot of different positions.REL. One was the competition. He is a Florence native and longtime Decatur offensive coordinator. Box 947 Traditional powers like St. Pauls, Hoover and Spanish Fort all changed leaders as did reigning state champs Pike Road and Vigor. We are thrilled to have Robert and his wife Anne on the Vestavia Hills team, Freeman said today. 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. He has three state titles on his resume and expects to win at Orange Beach as well. Mine was a calling, and maybe somebody else is going into it for other reasons. Its exciting and a little nerve-wracking taking over a program that has been in such great hands for 43 years. VHSC Academy Staff U8-U11. At Alma Bryant he amassed a 122 record. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)Dennis Victory | preps@al.com. Propst also faced charges having to do with his personal life, specifically that he engaged in extramarital affairs. Robert Evans is the new Vestavia Hills football coach. He also served as an assistant coach for eight years at Cleburne County High School in Heflin, Alabama, Cherokee High School in Canton, Georgia, and Ashville High School in Ashville, Alabama. I have failed you as a community. Claim your team to manage the roster, schedule, scores, stats and more. youtube.com. Nikita Stover was named the new head football coach at Decatur Heritage Christian Academy on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. Coach Calhoun and his family will be a wonderful addition to Vestavia Hills.". At the last minute, things worked out, and that trip that would lay the foundation for years of service through FCA. Buddy Anderson enters his 40th season as Head Coach at Vestavia Hills. I am excited to be a part of this rich football state. All rights reserved. Hes a long, tall athlete. 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. He has built this place, and people still need to see his face. Smith returns to The Hill after having spent four years as an assistant there under current UAB coach Bryant Vincent from 2007-2010. [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. 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. He is an emotional leader who is great in the locker room. 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. Pinson Valley coach Lee Guess directs his team during 7-on-7 football action at Samford University in Homewood, Ala., Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Lundberg had been an assistant at Hueytown. Vestavia Hills Football Retweeted. Vestavia Hills, AL 35216. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. His father coached high school ball for 31 years, and it was not difficult to make the decision to follow in his footsteps. Coach, Sports Information - Pizitz Middle School, Asst. 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. 5. We aim to promote learning without limits. Box 947 Lane is probably a little bit heavier and Andrew is a little bit longer. He can run, hes smart and he also plays basketball. (Submitted). Five players were declared ineligible for the athletic year, along with $5,000 in fines. Phone: 205-402-5350. RELATED: Waldrop embracing Bucs tradition, Former Eufaula coach Ed Rigby has been named head football coach at Pike Road. One of them, Jeff Segars, took over as the schools athletic director in 2015 from Anderson, who started in the role in 1981. 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. January 13, 2022 Vestavia Hills High School head football coach Robert Evans and his wife, Anne Evans. His brother, Philip was a star on that team. For the first time in more than four decades, Vestavia Hills High School has a new head football coach: Sean Calhoun. 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. us to complete every school. Sadly, it would be their last. Dovey Ralph "Buddy" Anderson, is a part of the second father-son combination in the Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame as his father Dovey Fair Anderson was inducted in the Hall of Fames first class in 1991. He was named Region Coach of the Year at the end of the 2019 and 2020 seasons. 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. He compiled a 51-12 record over five seasons with the Trojans including three region championships and five quarterfinal playoff appearances. 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 . I want leaders to have character, not be a character. This team has a great nucleus and a great senior class. Rebel with a Cause. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Calhoun ran Colquitt's offense in 2014 and 2015, during which the . Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. Morson takes over for Waldrop at Florence. He sure had a big impact on me and my life, and I am grateful for him., 2010 graduate Austin Whitt speaks to a similar influence on his life. Coach, Assistant Athletic Director - Pizitz, Head Coach - 7th Football, 8th Women's Basketball, Assistant Athletic Director - Pizitz, Head Coach - Pizitz Wrestling, Varsity Head Coach - Men's Golf, Asst. I could have done things differently, but I don't admit wrongdoing inside the walls of Hoover High School. It was something the kids needed to be exposed to for various reasons, he said. For the first time in more than four decades, Vestavia Hills High School has a new head football coach: Sean Calhoun. 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. Although he was still young, he was already a strong leader to step in as students and athletes struggled through the crisis though. Copyright 2022 WBRC. Sean Calhoun was named the Rebels' new coach Wednesday at the Vestavia Hills Board of Education meeting. Coach Volleyball, Asst. 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. 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. "Coach Calhoun has dedicated his career to investing in the lives of young men through the sport of football," Freeman said. (Jeff Lee/Contributed). In January of 1972, three Vestavia Hills High School coaches decided to head off campus for a quick lunch. [25] The letter was a result of the board voting to not renew Bishop's contract as principal, an act which garnered widespread coverage by local news media. 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. 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. Life is like football, he told me. Beyond his players, Coach Anderson has had a strong and positive influence on other coaches through the years. Were settling in, getting our feet stabilized and the kids are starting to meet new friends.. When we got here, we were playing him at receiver, splitting time at quarterback. VESTAVIA, Ala. (WBRC) - Vestavia Hills High School has announced that a former rebel will return as the school's new head football coach.