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. 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. That excites me because now we get to see how good our preparation is. Claim your team to manage the roster, schedule, scores, stats and more. 7. The Gazette went out of business about five weeks later. Propst divorced Tammy in 2008 and married his current wife, Stefnie, with whom he has four children.[3][4]. It comes down to hard work. 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. Basketball, Boys' Propst continued to deny the allegations. Buddy Anderson enters his 40th season as Head Coach at Vestavia Hills. He compiled a 51-12 record over five seasons with the Trojans including three region championships and five quarterfinal playoff appearances. Hes athletic, big and strong. During those discussions, Ford was fired, live and on the air, by Gazette general manager John Junkin. At Alma Bryant he amassed a 122 record. Robert Evans is the new Vestavia Hills football coach. 2826 Columbiana Road. Vestavia Hills High School, home of the Rebels, is a public school located in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. During his 42 seasons with the Rebels, Anderson became the winningest football coach at any level of play in Alabama history and was inducted into the National High School Hall of Fame. Sean Calhoun was named the Rebels' new coach Wednesday at the Vestavia Hills Board of Education meeting. Vestavia Hills Magazineis publishedquarterly by [10] Propst's base salary at Hoover was $100,678. I wanted my players and this community to know that that is big for me and my family. The Valdosta football team was also placed on probation for the 2021 football season, therefore preventing them from participating in any playoff games. "Coach Calhoun has dedicated his career to investing in the lives of young men through the sport of football," Freeman said. They are both tough with good motors. Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. In the letter by Bishop's attorneys, which The News obtained through a public-records request, the attorneys state that Browning told Bishop that Propst "had a separate family and led a completely separate life," and that Bishop was told by Craig not to investigate the matter. If we had to play tomorrow, Mitchell Towns would be under center, the 39-year-old coach said. Sadly, it would be their last. His brother, Philip was a star on that team. 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). Stover replaces Steve Meek, who retired after 11 seasons leading the Eagles. Congratulations to the 2022-23 Vestavia Hills City Schools Teachers of the Year! Select Year: 1970 <-- 2016 <- 2017 -> 2018 --> 2022. 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). Phone: 205-402-5350. During the 2019 football season, Propst co-hosted Tennessee Two-A-Days, a radio show on Fox Sports Knoxville. Colors: Red, White & Blue. It wasnt something they had planned to do, and they werent really sure how they would find a way to attend. Coaching is a commitment to working with kids. Thats what we get from our kids, for sure.. Hes a long, tall athlete. If you cant do the right thing in the classroom, theres no way in the world I can count on you on the field. I asked him to share a great lesson hed learned from Coach that he carries with him still today. The Valdosta State Blazers won the NCAA Division II National Championship in 2007 while Calhoun served as a running backs coach. During his tenure at Hoover, Propst was a frequent target of critics. 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. Some went on to the NFL, and former player David Jordan was a member of the 1986 Super Bowl winning New York Giants team. 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. Every coach since Vincents 2010 title has won at least one. Published: Jan. 5, 2022 at 7:44 AM PST. We wanted to see our guys compete and see them make some plays. Bert Newton, son of former Homewood coach and AHSAA Hall of Famer Bob Newton, is the new defensive coordinator. I told him as long as he is comfortable with it I definitely need to use him as a resource. Kids want to belong to something bigger than their self. 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. Enough had happened already, and I didnt want to add to everything by leaving my players. 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. [1] He is also the former head coach at Colquitt County High School in Moultrie, Georgia, Hoover High School in Hoover, Alabama, and Valdosta . They also face a brutal Region 2 schedule that includes Auburn, Central-Phenix City, Opelika and Prattville among others. By WBRC Staff. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com). Congratulations to Robert Evans, who has been named the new Vestavia Hills High School head football coach. 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. I told the team if our best players are our best people in general we have a great chance of being successful. (Fayetteville High School photo). [37] The PSC investigation into Propst (case 19-2-1025) was settled with a 131 day suspension. Photo provided to Vestavia City Schools by Robert Evans. Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Sean Calhoun's first year as Vestavia Hills football coach may be mix A former Rebel defensive back and member of the 1998 state championship team, Evans returns home after four years as Mountain Brooks defensive coordinator. 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. Guess was Pinsons offensive coordinator last season and was wide receivers coach for five years before that. The team was named national champion by two publications in 2015. While the school was distraught, they had to carry on. 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, 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. His playoff record is 47-29 while his region record stands at 152-71 which is the most region wins in state history. He takes over a Northridge program that Mike Vickery rebuilt before leaving for Pelham. Right now, hes in a battle with Forte Edmonds.. Pet Adoption In The Vestavia Hills Area: New Dogs, Cats Added This Week, Vestavia Hills Job Listings: See Who's Hiring In The Area. Rush Propst. Vestavia Hills High School football coach resigns after 1 year, Two people in custody after police chase, manhunt near Warrior & Hayden, Team Manager w/1P36 Deletion Syndrome Makes Big Shot on Senior Night. The 2021 team went 14-0, defeating Pleasant Grove 51-14 in the state championship game in Birmingham. When I asked Jeff to share a lesson he learned from him as a player, he said: Tough times dont last. He takes over a Pell City team that hasnt won a playoff game since 2012 and hasnt advanced past the second round since 2003. Calhoun, 39, has served as the head football coach at Carrollton High in Georgia since 2016. Kids need to stand on their own two feet and learn how to be productive for themselves. He started improving and started to progress. [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. 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). 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. VHHS is part of the Vestavia Hills City School District with approximately 1,800 students and 21 varsity sports. 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 . 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. Invite the coach 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. Vestavia Hills High School Football - Vestavia Hills, AL - NFHS Network Reach her at madoline.markham@homewoodlife.com. Coach Anderson was such a great high school coach not only because of his coaching ability but because he cared more about the men he was raising by coaching them, he says. Ralph Clyde "Shorty" Propst, who was born in 1924 and played for Alabama Crimson Tide, is his uncle. I dont think Alabama football gets talked about. 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. Other notable hires: Ham Barnett, St. Pauls; Markus Cook, Vigor; Derone Fagan, Sidney Lanier; Hugh Fountain, W.S. [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. 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. His father coached high school ball for 31 years, and it was not difficult to make the decision to follow in his footsteps. 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. He has three state titles on his resume and expects to win at Orange Beach as well. He takes over an Enterprise that has been a fairly consistent winner but hasnt had much playoff success. Calhoun previously served as offensive coordinator for two seasons at Colquitt County High School in south Georgia. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. He is a real man., Coach Andersons impact reaches far and wide throughout the community and across all sorts of professions. 15 impact high school football coaching hires for the 2022 season Vestavia Hills City Schools is committed to ensuring all information placed on its public website is accessible to individuals with disabilities. [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. Former Hewitt-Trussville and Auburn wide receiver got the promotion at Pinson Valley following Sam Shades departure to Miles College. But youve got to care about the kids. He won 99 games with the Green Wave and took the team to a state title game. That was a big weight off our shoulders. 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. Hes definitely a college football player. Coach, Head Coach - 8th Women's Basketball, Head Coach - Football, Wrestling, Outdoor Track, Asst. 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. Michael Seale , Patch Staff Posted Thu, Jan 14, 2021 at 9:13 am CT Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Vestavia Hills Football! Every team has two things: good coaches and good players. Enter Waldrop a consistent winner at Chelsea, James Clemens and Florence still looking for his first championship as a head coach. P.O. Hes our best lineman and one of our best overall football players. Meek was the teams coach for 11 of the 12 years the school has had a program. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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. He runs the show and keeps this whole place in line. He was named state coach of the year three times and the Vestavia Hills football field is named in his honor. Propst was eventually promoted to head football coach at Ashville High, serving from 1989 to 1993. I have failed you as a board, and especially I have failed you (Superintendent) Andy (Craig)," Propst said. 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. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Mine was a calling, and maybe somebody else is going into it for other reasons. I could have done things differently, but I don't admit wrongdoing inside the walls of Hoover High School. Spain Park coach Tim Vakakes directs his team during 7-on-7 football action at Samford University in Homewood, Ala., Tuesday, June 28, 2022. I have failed you as a community. He will lead our football program into the future with the integrity that has been the foundation of our program. 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). Vestavia High School names new head football coach - WBRC Thats a fancy name for what he does. The Toros have won four state championships since 2010. Coach, Head Coach - 7th Men's Basketball, Asst. When I introduce him people ask, Did you say Mickey Rebel?. Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History. After Buddy Anderson won 346 games in 43 years, Vestavia Hills has now had two coaching changes in as many seasons. VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WBRC) - Vestavia Hills High School head football coach Sean Calhoun has resigned after one season with the Rebels. Coach - Outdoor Track, Asst. Thank you all for all that you do for Vestavia Athletics. Orange Beach head coach Jamey DuBose discusses the upcoming prep football season during Baldwin County Media Day on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, in Daphne, Ala. (Mike Kittrell | preps@al.com). Vestavia Hills superintendent Todd Freeman, Ed.D., described Evans as a man of character, a committed educator, and a brilliant football coach. 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 and his father are also one of only two father-son pairs to be inducted into the Alabama High School Hall of Fame. And I know God still has a plan for me, I just dont know what all it will be yet.. He is quick to tell anyone who will listen that he was called by God to coach football on January 12, 1968. Were settling in, getting our feet stabilized and the kids are starting to meet new friends.. John Ross Ashley is a senior free safety, Calhoun said. Also, parents dont need to make it all better all the time. Rebels Helping Rebels is a grace fund used to financially support students in need. [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. 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. 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. Ben Blackmon won another. Purify was reinstated by the AHSAA during the playoffs that same year. All rights reserved. I probably would have closed it out last year, but it didnt feel right with the way school ended, he says. The kids gravitate toward a kid like that. Hire A Vestavia Hills Area Pro To Get A Head Start On Spring Cleaning. Copyright 2022 WBRC. 18. 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. I dont think whoever they could have hired could fill those shoes. Coach, Defensive Line/Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, Varsity Head Coach - Swim and Dive & Men's Tennis, Varsity Head Coach - Women's Tennis, Asst. He can move, too. Claim this team Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. 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. Propst took his first coaching position as a student assistant at Ohatchee in 1977, the year they won their only state championship. 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. Box 947 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. Then, I wanted a great mix of guys who were Vestavia guys and who really love this place. Physical Education, Health & Driver Education, Freshman Campus Course Registration (Rising 9th Graders), Freshman Campus Course Registration (Rising 10th Graders), Online Enrollment and Registration Information. 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. [33] He appealed [34] and was instead given a reprimand. Copyright 2022 WBRC. He earned a football scholarship to Samford University where he would get his degree. vestavia hills football coaching staff; what is the. Thats where he bonds with the players and really connects with them. And countless former players went on to be successful in college 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.
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