Alabama High School Football History - Ahsfhs.org 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. What I expect from this team is to give 100 percent. He has three state titles on his resume and expects to win at Orange Beach as well. Purify was reinstated by the AHSAA during the playoffs that same year. 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 . 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]. After Buddy Anderson won 346 games in 43 years, Vestavia Hills has now had two coaching changes in as many seasons. "[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. In 2006, he took over a Beauregard program that had won just two games in two years. 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. [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. 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. The Valdosta State Blazers won the NCAA Division II National Championship in 2007 while Calhoun served as a running backs coach. If you are at a place this long, you are doing a lot of things the right way. Coach, Head Coach - 7th Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Head Coach - 8th Women's Volleyball, 7th Women's Basketball. 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). Phone: 205-402-5350. records may be incomplete. [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]. Pet Adoption In The Vestavia Hills Area: New Dogs, Cats Added This Week, Vestavia Hills Job Listings: See Who's Hiring In The Area. Staffing - Vestavia Hills Soccer Club It comes down to hard work. You cant always get that in practice., RELATED: American Christians Chris Smelley steps down. 18. He is quick to tell anyone who will listen that he was called by God to coach football on January 12, 1968. 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. In January of 1972, three Vestavia Hills High School coaches decided to head off campus for a quick lunch. He now takes over the tradition-rich Toros. I want leaders to have character, not be a character. We have the pieces of the puzzle here, and its my job to move them around to make that product. [16] In 2011, Colquitt finished 11-3 after losing 35-31 to the eventual state champions, Grayson High School, in the state semifinal game. 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. I told the team if our best players are our best people in general we have a great chance of being successful. Propst took his first coaching position as a student assistant at Ohatchee in 1977, the year they won their only state championship. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. The Indians have won three state titles since 2017 so expectations will be high. That was a big weight off our shoulders. 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. I told him as long as he is comfortable with it I definitely need to use him as a resource. [14][15] In 2010, he led Colquitt County to the GHSA Class 5A State Championship Game. I have failed you as a board, and especially I have failed you (Superintendent) Andy (Craig)," Propst said. But youve got to care about the kids. I am excited to be a part of this rich football state. Vestavia Hills Football Roster - MaxPreps.com Photo provided to Vestavia City Schools by Robert Evans. Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. And countless former players went on to be successful in college athletics. Sean Calhoun was named the Rebels' new coach Wednesday at the Vestavia Hills Board of Education meeting. Propst was eventually promoted to head football coach at Ashville High, serving from 1989 to 1993. That excites me because now we get to see how good our preparation is. 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 People have talked about filling his shoes, but I dont look at it that way. Here is a look at 15 offseason impact hires as fall practice begins this week and next across the state of Alabama. Director of Athletics - Vestavia Hills City Schools, Administrative Athletic Director, Varsity Head Coach - Softball, Assistant Athletic Director - Liberty Park, Head 7th Grade Football, Asst. Calhoun, 39, has served as Carrolltons head football coach since 2016. The kids gravitate toward a kid like that. [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. 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. Stover replaces Steve Meek, who retired after 11 seasons leading the Eagles. (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. I asked him to share a great lesson hed learned from Coach that he carries with him still today. While his focus was always on the students, Coach Anderson saw many wins in his tenure too. New coach Sean Calhoun said Smith would be the Rebels' best offensive lineman in 2021. Thank the good Lord we found a house, Calhoun said. And probably not as many as Hewitt-Trussville and Hoover. 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. Spanish Fort needed a new coach after Blackmon left after seven years. When I introduce him people ask, Did you say Mickey Rebel?. Its also the place where Linda says she first felt God speak to her about football. In the spring of 1973, Coach Anderson and his wife, Linda, made their first trip to a National Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) conference. @1rebelathletics. I could have done things differently, but I don't admit wrongdoing inside the walls of Hoover High School. I love Buddy Anderson. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)Dennis Victory | preps@al.com. All of our coaches are really good men, first, and really good football coaches.. (Submitted). Basketball, Boys' VHSC Academy Staff U8-U11. [11], On January 30, 2008, Propst was named head coach at Colquitt County High School. RELATED: Waldrop embracing Bucs tradition, Former Eufaula coach Ed Rigby has been named head football coach at Pike Road. He can run, hes smart and he also plays basketball. 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. 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). The event will take place in the schools gymnasium and is open to the public. [27], Propst came under further scrutiny when Hanceville High School complained to the Alabama High School Athletic Association that a former player of theirs, Tristan Purifoy, did not transfer properly to Hoover High and was therefore ineligible. January 13, 2022 Vestavia Hills High School head football coach Robert Evans and his wife, Anne Evans. Were settling in, getting our feet stabilized and the kids are starting to meet new friends.. Vestavia Hills High School / Homepage - Vestavia Hills City Schools vestavia hills football coaching staff; what is the. VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WBRC) - Vestavia Hills High School head football coach Sean Calhoun has resigned after one season with the Rebels. Coach, Varsity Head Coach - Men's Soccer, Asst. His playoff record is 47-29 while his region record stands at 152-71 which is the most region wins in state history. Staff - Vestavia Hills Rebels (Vestavia Hills, AL) Varsity Football 22-23 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. VESTAVIA, Ala. (WBRC) - Vestavia Hills High School has announced that a former rebel will return as the school's new head football coach. The former Prattville and Central-Phenix City head coach returns to the state after a two-year stint in Georgia. 7. Rebels Helping Rebels is a grace fund used to financially support students in need. For the first time in more than four decades, Vestavia Hills High School has a new head football coach: Sean Calhoun. [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. Published: Jan. 5, 2022 at 7:44 AM PST. "His values and commitment to excellence are aligned with those of our school system and community. We now have834teams & 188,070games on AHSFHS.org. [28][29] Despite the forfeits, the Bucs finished the regular season with a 4-5 record and qualified for the AHSAA 6A playoffs. Sean Calhoun and his family finally are making Vestavia Hills their home. us to complete every school. We just have to follow him and make our own footprints and build on his legacy. 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. The former Williamson and Auburn star is finally the man in charge of his alma mater. He was named state coach of the year three times and the Vestavia Hills football field is named in his honor. 32. 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. Calhoun ran Colquitt's offense in 2014 and 2015, during which the . 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 Wildcats havent advanced past the second round since 1993. They are looking for a group. Coaching is a commitment to working with kids. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com). Reach her at madoline.markham@homewoodlife.com. Five players were declared ineligible for the athletic year, along with $5,000 in fines. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. We aint got many four- or five-stars, but you can win a lot of games with zero-stars players. [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. 1Rebel Athletics. P.O. We call Andrew Animal and Lane is Hawk. I dont know if they really know who those Road Warriors are. 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. Buddy Anderson enters his 40th season as Head Coach at Vestavia Hills. 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. 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. Calhoun went 4 and 6 this past season at Vestavia. [37] The PSC investigation into Propst (case 19-2-1025) was settled with a 131 day suspension. 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. Propst attended college at Jacksonville State University where he was a non-scholarship member of the JSU football team in 1976-1977. Vestavia Hills, AL 35216. Vestavia Hills High School - Official Athletics Website He went 7-4 his first season and won 64 games in eight years overall. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 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. Thats what really matters. 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. 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. "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. Hoover - Team Home Hoover Bucs Sports His father coached high school ball for 31 years, and it was not difficult to make the decision to follow in his footsteps. What is one great lesson youve learned as a coach? During his tenure at Hoover, Propst was a frequent target of critics. Rebel with a Cause. Enough had happened already, and I didnt want to add to everything by leaving my players. We are excited to see them get playing time., Competition is still ongoing to see who will be the triggerman for Calhouns offense. He is a phenomenal human being, and a phenomenal coach. I dont know what that plan is either, but I know it is a great one. 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. Madoline, editor of Homewood Life, is always on the hunt for a good meal and an even better story. Explore the benefits. Traditional powers like St. Pauls, Hoover and Spanish Fort all changed leaders as did reigning state champs Pike Road and Vigor. 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. He retired following the 2020 season as the winningest football coach in the state. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Box 947 If we had to play tomorrow, Mitchell Towns would be under center, the 39-year-old coach said. 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. VHHS Athletics. These two really have been super bright spots for us in the spring and summer. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. I dont think Alabama football gets talked about. [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. Congratulations to the 2022-23 Vestavia Hills City Schools Teachers of the Year! Ford, was then hired by editor Dale Jones of The Western Star in nearby Bessemer, after his firing from The Hoover Gazette. 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. Life is like football, he told me. In January of 1972, three Vestavia Hills High School coaches decided to head off campus for a quick lunch. He was hired in the fall of 1972 as an assistant coach at Vestavia Hills where he remained for 43 seasons. We have chosen to publish this Coach Anderson was inducted into the 2003 Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame. It took about five months to find a house for the five Calhouns after he took on the task of replacing Alabamas all-time winningest high-school football coach Buddy Anderson in January. VHHS is part of the Vestavia Hills City School District with approximately 1,800 students and 21 varsity sports. When my dad passed away, he was one of the first to call, and we talked for over an hour. 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. VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WBRC) - Vestavia Hills High School head football coach Sean Calhoun has resigned after one season with the Rebels. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. [1] He is also the former head coach at Colquitt County High School in Moultrie, Georgia, Hoover High School in Hoover, Alabama, and Valdosta High School in Valdosta, Georgia. Propst continued to deny the allegations. Fundamentally my ideals and values are the exact same. He was also the founder of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter at Vestavia Hills High School. Coach - Outdoor Track, Asst. 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. Our guys take pride in our community and have that pride with a little edge, a chip on their shoulders, Calhoun said. Tough people do. David Lundberg will coach the offensive line and serve as running game coordinator. Coach, Sports Information - Pizitz Middle School, Asst. During those discussions, Ford was fired, live and on the air, by Gazette general manager John Junkin. The Toros have won four state championships since 2010. In 1990, he married Tammy Cox, his high school sweetheart, with whom he had three children. Michael Seale , Patch Staff Posted Thu, Jan 14, 2021 at 9:13 am CT Hes intelligent and can play a lot of different positions.REL. The Makos do have some talent returning, including quarterback Cash Turner and all-state athlete Chris Pearson, but they also make the jump from 2A all the way to 4A. The Mustangs went 9-3 in 2021. [39][40], Propst has been featured in an instructional video entitled Building A Championship Football Program 12 Months A Year, published in 2007. Propst also faced charges having to do with his personal life, specifically that he engaged in extramarital affairs. 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. Calhouns hiring follows the 2020 retirement of Buddy Anderson who had served as Vestavia Hills head football coach since 1978. One is senior offensive lineman Hoke Smith, he said. Still, the Tigers usually have talent and now have a coach with a state title on his resume. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Bert Newton, son of former Homewood coach and AHSAA Hall of Famer Bob Newton, is the new defensive coordinator. Other notable hires: Ham Barnett, St. Pauls; Markus Cook, Vigor; Derone Fagan, Sidney Lanier; Hugh Fountain, W.S. Jones insisted that the apology was unwarranted, saying that Ford's story was solid and that the evidence was irrefutable. 2826 Columbiana Road. Fax: 205-402-5354. webmaster@vhcs.us Calhoun was hired as the new head coach at Colquitt County High School in Georgia. Hes a long, tall athlete. The team held an undefeated record over both seasons and won back-to-back state championships. Robert Evans is the new Vestavia Hills football coach. Now he has plans to retire from coaching after this falls football season. Football Staff Vestavia Hills Football Staff Players (99) Staff (2) Robert Evans Head Coach Are you the coach? Thats where he bonds with the players and really connects with them. That first trip to FCA camp started a yearly tradition that lasted over 40 years until the camps ended. Enter Waldrop a consistent winner at Chelsea, James Clemens and Florence still looking for his first championship as a head coach. 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. Meek was the teams coach for 11 of the 12 years the school has had a program. Baseball Adam Moseley amoseley@hoover.k12.al.us (256) 348-5442. 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). Coach, Head Coach - 7th Men's Basketball, Asst. 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. When you get your nose bloodied, you get back up. He takes over an Enterprise that has been a fairly consistent winner but hasnt had much playoff success. He graduated from Jacksonville State in 1981 with a degree in Physical Education. Robert Evans Named Vestavia Hills High School Head Football Coach His Rebel teams won 16 area and region championships, and made 31 state playoff appearances. I dont think its any kind of secret that people talk about Vestavia not being very athletic, he said. His playoff record is 47-29 while his region record stands at 152-71 which is the most region wins in state history. He spent a year as a volunteer assistant coach at UAB. When I asked Jeff to share a lesson he learned from him as a player, he said: Tough times dont last. Whats one good thing about high school athletics in 2020? The team was named national champion by two publications in 2015. Former Alabama wide receiver Nikita Stover replaces veteran Steve Meek at Decatur Heritage. Its exciting and a little nerve-wracking taking over a program that has been in such great hands for 43 years. Today eight coaches at VHHS are Andersons former players too. All rights reserved. Claim this team Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. He also served on the staff of the Alabama All-Star game. 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.
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