Its also the place where Linda says she first felt God speak to her about football. Other notable hires: Ham Barnett, St. Pauls; Markus Cook, Vigor; Derone Fagan, Sidney Lanier; Hugh Fountain, W.S. St. Paul's head coach Steve Mask instructs tight end Chett Elder in the first half of a prep football game against Faith Academy on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell | preps@al.com). Coach Anderson 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. While the school was distraught, they had to carry on. One was the competition. Grider has had success as a program builder. 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. 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. 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. He was named Region Coach of the Year at the end of the 2019 and 2020 seasons. Anytime Hoover changes coaches, it has to be big news. 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. Hes a kid who has played some quarterback, but he hasnt played much varsity. Calhoun ran Colquitts offense in 2014 and 2015, during which the Packers were 30-0 and won two state titles under coach Rush Propst. Lundberg had been an assistant at Hueytown. From what I was told, this was the first time [Vestavia] had been to a 7-on-7 in a tournament format. Ohatchee was 27-5-1 in Propst's three years as a starter at wide receiver and defensive back, with Propst earning All-County recognition as a senior. [14][15] In 2010, he led Colquitt County to the GHSA Class 5A State Championship Game. He should be called the head coach, Calhoun said. [37] The PSC investigation into Propst (case 19-2-1025) was settled with a 131 day suspension. We are thrilled to have Robert and his wife Anne on the Vestavia Hills team, Freeman said today. Coaching is a commitment to working with kids. All rights reserved. [10] Propst's base salary at Hoover was $100,678. 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. I am excited to be a part of this rich football state. In January of 1972, three Vestavia Hills High School coaches decided to head off campus for a quick lunch. VHHS is part of the Vestavia Hills City School District with approximately 1,800 students and 21 varsity sports. Thats what really matters. They are both tough with good motors. He graduated from Jacksonville State in 1981 with a degree in Physical Education. He also was the first coach in Park Crossing history, winning 38 games in just four years and taking the team to the 6A semifinals in 2016. Free self-guided test prep materials through the VHHS Library. 18. The team held an undefeated record over both seasons and won back-to-back state championships. For the first time in more than four decades, Vestavia Hills High School has a new head football coach: Sean Calhoun. Kids want to belong to something bigger than their self. All rights reserved (About Us). He went 7-4 his first season and won 64 games in eight years overall. Hes definitely a college football player. He was also the founder of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter at Vestavia Hills High School. Colors: Red, White & Blue. 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 Hills Football Roster 2022-23 Players (99) Staff (2) Do you have a team photo? He is a real man., Coach Andersons impact reaches far and wide throughout the community and across all sorts of professions. Calhoun, 39, has served as the head football coach at Carrollton High in Georgia since 2016. Although he was still young, he was already a strong leader to step in as students and athletes struggled through the crisis though. 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. Spain Park coach Tim Vakakes directs his team during 7-on-7 football action at Samford University in Homewood, Ala., Tuesday, June 28, 2022. VESTAVIA HILLS SOCCER CLUB OFFICE 1973 Merryvale Road Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 (205) 978-0182 With technology our kids are exposed to so much. In the spring of 1973, Coach Anderson and his wife, Linda, made their first trip to a National Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) conference. Calhoun was hired as the new head coach at Colquitt County High School in Georgia. Meek was the teams coach for 11 of the 12 years the school has had a program. He takes over a Pell City team that hasnt won a playoff game since 2012 and hasnt advanced past the second round since 2003. They are like brothers. [11], On January 30, 2008, Propst was named head coach at Colquitt County High School. Vestavia Hills Magazineis publishedquarterly by (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. Rush Propst. The Indians have won three state titles since 2017 so expectations will be high. 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. We now have834teams & 188,070games on AHSFHS.org. He has built this place, and people still need to see his face. Coach Calhoun and his family will be a wonderful addition to Vestavia Hills.". This year felt right. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. P.O. Baseball Adam Moseley amoseley@hoover.k12.al.us (256) 348-5442. The kids gravitate toward a kid like that. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. He won 99 games with the Green Wave and took the team to a state title game. 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). Region: 7A-R3. Today eight coaches at VHHS are Andersons former players too. Calhoun, 39, has served as Carrolltons head football coach since 2016. fv. Greenville has been an annual threat in 5A but hasnt won a state title since 1994. Vestavia Hills High School, home of the Rebels, is a public school located in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Its a game that teaches you lessons you cant learn in a book. [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. [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. Im competitive and I like to win, but relationships that last a lifetime, and for eternity. When you get knocked down, you get back up. Guess was Pinsons offensive coordinator last season and was wide receivers coach for five years before that. Congratulations to Robert Evans, who has been named the new Vestavia Hills High School head football coach. VHHS Athletics. Hes just so versatile. RELATED: Waldrop embracing Bucs tradition, Former Eufaula coach Ed Rigby has been named head football coach at Pike Road. It wasnt something they had planned to do, and they werent really sure how they would find a way to attend. I want leaders to have character, not be a character. While his focus was always on the students, Coach Anderson saw many wins in his tenure too. Vestavia Hills High School Retweeted. 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. 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. Robert Evans graduated from Vestavia Hills High School in 1999 and was a defensive back on Buddy Anderson's 1998 state championship team. 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. For the first time in more than four decades, Vestavia Hills High School has a new head football coach: Sean Calhoun. The former Prattville and Central-Phenix City head coach returns to the state after a two-year stint in Georgia. Everyone knows hes an unbelievable coach, 1982 VHHS graduate Mitch Allen, will tell you. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. 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. We call Andrew Animal and Lane is Hawk. I dont know if they really know who those Road Warriors are. 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. His playoff record is 47-29 while his region record stands at 152-71 which is the most region wins in state history. Published: Jan. 5, 2022 at 7:44 AM PST. Coach Volleyball, Asst. I have been fortunate to know Coach Anderson for years, and when we talked about this story, I couldnt pass up the chance to ask a few questions of my own. Coach, Varsity Head Coach - Men's Bowling, Asst. After Buddy Anderson won 346 games in 43 years, Vestavia Hills has now had two coaching changes in as many seasons. 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. Propst took his first coaching position as a student assistant at Ohatchee in 1977, the year they won their only state championship. 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. Enter Waldrop a consistent winner at Chelsea, James Clemens and Florence still looking for his first championship as a head coach. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. My dad was always my coaching mentor in life, and around 2007 I gained Buddy Anderson as another mentor. In 2006, he took over a Beauregard program that had won just two games in two years. 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. 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. Hes athletic, big and strong. Hes a tough, hard-nosed kid who I definitely think is going to have a heckuva season for us. I was fortunate to be a part of one of his state championship teams, Mitch says. Upload it Are you the coach? He was hired at Hoover in 1999, where he coached for nine years, winning 110 games and five state championships. Sean Calhoun was named the Rebels' new coach Wednesday at the Vestavia Hills Board of Education meeting. 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. He won five state titles in nine years. 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. I dont think whoever they could have hired could fill those shoes. He will have to guide the team through a new class as the Lions make the jump from 4A to 5A. 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). Coach, Head Coach - 8th Women's Basketball, Head Coach - Football, Wrestling, Outdoor Track, Asst. His Rebel teams won 16 area and region championships, and made 31 state playoff appearances. 2022-2023 VHSC Boys Staffing. Propst continued to deny the allegations. We aim to promote learning without limits. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 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 . 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). [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. RELATED: Who is the states best active coach? us to complete every school. They are both about 6-foot-2, 6-3 and are about 220 pounds. Sadly, it would be their last. His team finished the season with an on-field record of 10-2 (6-6 including the four forfeit losses). His brother, Philip was a star on that team. 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 There are so many predators out there and its scary to me. 1. 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. Five players were declared ineligible for the athletic year, along with $5,000 in fines. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com). The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 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. Vestavia Hills High School has hired a new football coach to replace legend Buddy Anderson. "His values and commitment to excellence are aligned with those of our school system and community. [1] He is also the former head coach at Colquitt County High School in Moultrie, Georgia, Hoover High School in Hoover, Alabama, and Valdosta . When you get your nose bloodied, you get back up. Tough and hard-nosed is true, but we have more athletes than that notion. You cant always get that in practice., RELATED: American Christians Chris Smelley steps down. All rights reserved (About Us). The Jaguars went 7-4 each of the last two years and made the playoffs. [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. The Valdosta State Blazers won the NCAA Division II National Championship in 2007 while Calhoun served as a running backs coach. 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. 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. We aint got many four- or five-stars, but you can win a lot of games with zero-stars players. 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. Every team has two things: good coaches and good players. In any given day we were arguably with our coaches more than our parents, so its really important to have a coach you can see as a father figure., My own son played for Coach Anderson and never missed a single one of those FCA meetings. Continuing their education through athletics is a priority.. That was a big weight off our shoulders. He and his father are also one of only two father-son pairs to be inducted into the Alabama High School Hall of Fame. Athletic Trainer David Beland dbeland@hoover.k12.al.us (256) 604-9948. Hes a long, tall athlete. We are excited to see them get playing time., Competition is still ongoing to see who will be the triggerman for Calhouns offense. Sadly, it would be their last. Still, the Tigers usually have talent and now have a coach with a state title on his resume. He runs the show and keeps this whole place in line. I dont know what that plan is either, but I know it is a great one. Browning spent the last six years at Pike Road, building the program from its infancy to the Class 5A state championship in 2021. That first trip to FCA camp started a yearly tradition that lasted over 40 years until the camps ended. I told them to write down how they want to be as an individual, as a football player and as a team.