Published: Jan. 5, 2022 at 7:44 AM PST. 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 started improving and started to progress. Spain Park coach Tim Vakakes directs his team during 7-on-7 football action at Samford University in Homewood, Ala., Tuesday, June 28, 2022. us to complete every school. Buddy Anderson enters his 40th season as Head Coach at Vestavia Hills. Select Year: 1970 <-- 2016 <- 2017 -> 2018 --> 2022. 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. Congratulations to Robert Evans, who has been named the new Vestavia Hills High School head football coach. The Valdosta State Blazers won the NCAA Division II National Championship in 2007 while Calhoun served as a running backs coach. I told them I cant be the guy who wants to win more than they do. [33] He appealed [34] and was instead given a reprimand. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. The former Williamson and Auburn star is finally the man in charge of his alma mater. It was an honor meeting him. Were settling in, getting our feet stabilized and the kids are starting to meet new friends.. 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 Mustangs went 9-3 in 2021. Propst continued to deny the allegations. He won 99 games with the Green Wave and took the team to a state title game. And I know that Buddy Anderson will carry on making a difference in the lives of young people. Claim this team Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. I told them to write down how they want to be as an individual, as a football player and as a team. He has three state titles on his resume and expects to win at Orange Beach as well. This team has a great nucleus and a great senior class. From what I was told, this was the first time [Vestavia] had been to a 7-on-7 in a tournament format. 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 . 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. That first trip to FCA camp started a yearly tradition that lasted over 40 years until the camps ended. It wasnt something they had planned to do, and they werent really sure how they would find a way to attend. Calhoun ran Colquitts offense in 2014 and 2015, during which the Packers were 30-0 and won two state titles under coach Rush Propst. Still, the Tigers usually have talent and now have a coach with a state title on his resume. I asked him to share a great lesson hed learned from Coach that he carries with him still today. We went to UABs 7-on-7 tournament, Calhoun said. Cole Turner is a senior receiver. When my dad passed away, he was one of the first to call, and we talked for over an hour. RELATED: DuBose confident in Orange Beachs future. All rights reserved (About Us). Vestavia Hills High School (@VestaviaHillsHS) / Twitter 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. 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. 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. Ralph Clyde "Shorty" Propst, who was born in 1924 and played for Alabama Crimson Tide, is his uncle. The first thing I told this team is that I am a Christian. 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. Coach - Outdoor Track, Asst. Continuing their education through athletics is a priority.. 1. 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. Propst divorced Tammy in 2008 and married his current wife, Stefnie, with whom he has four children.[3][4]. 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. He was named state coach of the year three times and the Vestavia Hills football field is named in his honor. 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 is definitely in a league of his own. He should be called the head coach, Calhoun said. Sean Calhoun lasted just one year before returning to Georgia to coach. 2235 Limerock Rd. He will lead our football program into the future with the integrity that has been the foundation of our program. . Coach, Defensive Line/Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, Varsity Head Coach - Swim and Dive & Men's Tennis, Varsity Head Coach - Women's Tennis, Asst. We call Andrew Animal and Lane is Hawk. I dont know if they really know who those Road Warriors are. I love Buddy Anderson. What I expect from this team is to give 100 percent. 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. 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, 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. Morson takes over for Waldrop at Florence. He won 110 games and four state titles with the Saints and has 210 wins in 26 years as a head coach overall. His successful experiences have prepared him to lead our football program and build on the legacy established by Coach Anderson and his teams. Its not just a job. Its exciting and a little nerve-wracking taking over a program that has been in such great hands for 43 years. Ben Blackmon won another. He graduated college in 1972 with high expectations for a coaching career but when no offers came his way he returned to Samford to obtain his Masters degree. 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. Thats a fancy name for what he does. I called him a lot and visited him several times picking his brain for football advice. Propst attended college at Jacksonville State University where he was a non-scholarship member of the JSU football team in 1976-1977. Madoline, editor of Homewood Life, is always on the hunt for a good meal and an even better story. After Buddy Anderson won 346 games in 43 years, Vestavia Hills has now had two coaching changes in as many seasons. P.O. Colors: Red, White & Blue. 7. I wanted my players and this community to know that that is big for me and my family. Do we have as many as the top teams in our region? Mark Freeman won two. 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. They wrestled together, they are in the same workout group. 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. 5. His father coached high school ball for 31 years, and it was not difficult to make the decision to follow in his footsteps. [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. Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. Returning coaches are Jake James, Greg Smith, Brent Welborn all Vestavia alums and Sammy Queen, who had head coaching experience at Pelham. The kids gravitate toward a kid like that. Our guys take pride in our community and have that pride with a little edge, a chip on their shoulders, Calhoun said. Stover replaces Steve Meek, who retired after 11 seasons leading the Eagles. Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. 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. Nikita Stover was named the new head football coach at Decatur Heritage Christian Academy on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. Since the early 70s, on Wednesday nights his house has been full of athletes who want to learn more about God. 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). RECRUIT VESTAVIA and 3 others. Today eight coaches at VHHS are Andersons former players too. In 1998, Propst coached Alma Bryant High School, the school that resulted from Alba's merger with the high school in Grand Bay, Alabama. They are both tough with good motors. Phone: 205-402-5350. What would you say to someone who is going into coaching now? "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.". 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 have the pieces of the puzzle here, and its my job to move them around to make that product. VESTAVIA HILLS SOCCER CLUB OFFICE 1973 Merryvale Road Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 (205) 978-0182 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. 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. 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. A whole lot. Records reflect scores in our database. 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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. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. He can move, too. Propst also faced charges having to do with his personal life, specifically that he engaged in extramarital affairs. Rush Propst. They both wrestle, so we have a nickname for them: the Road Warriors from the old WCW. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. When the breaks of the game go against us, we dont let up, we go harder., Finally, I asked Coach Anderson what led him to choose 2020 as his last to coach high school ball. [1] He is also the former head coach at Colquitt County High School in Moultrie, Georgia, Hoover High School in Hoover, Alabama, and Valdosta . [28][29] Despite the forfeits, the Bucs finished the regular season with a 4-5 record and qualified for the AHSAA 6A playoffs. Im competitive and I like to win, but relationships that last a lifetime, and for eternity. 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. Grider has had success as a program builder. 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. 1Rebel Athletics. Copyright 2022 WBRC. 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). This year felt right. 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. [16] In 2011, Colquitt finished 11-3 after losing 35-31 to the eventual state champions, Grayson High School, in the state semifinal game. 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. Hes served since 2018 as defensive coordinator at Mountain Brook High School. Athletic Trainer David Beland dbeland@hoover.k12.al.us (256) 604-9948. He was also the founder of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter at Vestavia Hills High School. Propst gained national notoriety through the MTV series Two-A-Days, which chronicled the 2005 and 2006 seasons of his Hoover team. Calhouns hiring follows the 2020 retirement of Buddy Anderson who had served as Vestavia Hills head football coach since 1978. He can run, hes smart and he also plays basketball. He led Fayetteville (Tenn.) High to the 2020 Class 1A state title and compiled a 34-4 record in three seasons there. VHSC Academy Staff U8-U11. Robert Evans is the new Vestavia Hills football coach. We now have834teams & 188,070games on AHSFHS.org. Stadium: Reynolds Stadium, Buddy Anderson Field. Former Hewitt-Trussville and Auburn wide receiver got the promotion at Pinson Valley following Sam Shades departure to Miles College. The team was named national champion by two publications in 2015. Now he has plans to retire from coaching after this falls football season. Hes our best lineman and one of our best overall football players. He takes over an Enterprise that has been a fairly consistent winner but hasnt had much playoff success. 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. They are looking for a group. Enter Waldrop a consistent winner at Chelsea, James Clemens and Florence still looking for his first championship as a head coach. Robert Evans is the new Vestavia Hills football coach. He shared that when he finally decided to retire, he prayed about it a lot. He takes over a Northridge program that Mike Vickery rebuilt before leaving for Pelham. Box 947 Enough had happened already, and I didnt want to add to everything by leaving my players. 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. Meek was the teams coach for 11 of the 12 years the school has had a program. Sean Calhoun named new head football coach at Vestavia Hills - WVTM [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. He was signed as a tight end but ended up playing tackle for the Bulldogs. Photo provided to Vestavia City Schools by Robert Evans. I told him as long as he is comfortable with it I definitely need to use him as a resource. 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: Buddy Anderson. 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. 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. They havent won a playoff game since playing for the 7A state title in 2015. All rights reserved. Congratulations to the 2022-23 Vestavia Hills City Schools Teachers of the Year! One of them, Jeff Segars, took over as the schools athletic director in 2015 from Anderson, who started in the role in 1981. Baseball Adam Moseley amoseley@hoover.k12.al.us (256) 348-5442. That excites me because now we get to see how good our preparation is. One was the competition. Staffing - Vestavia Hills Soccer Club Robert Evans graduated from Vestavia Hills High School in 1999 and was a defensive back on Buddy Anderson's 1998 state championship team. They are like brothers. The Jaguars went 7-4 each of the last two years and made the playoffs. Calhoun previously served as offensive coordinator for two seasons at Colquitt County High School in south Georgia. The former Prattville and Central-Phenix City head coach returns to the state after a two-year stint in Georgia. His brother, Philip was a star on that team. Vestavia Hills High School Football - Vestavia Hills, AL - NFHS Network His Rebel teams won 16 area and region championships, and made 31 state playoff appearances. Basketball, Boys' Hire A Vestavia Hills Area Pro To Get A Head Start On Spring Cleaning. Coach - Volleyball, Head Coach - Softball, Head Coach - Volleyball, Asst. We just have to follow him and make our own footprints and build on his legacy. 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. It was the 1st playoff win for VH since 2015 and the 1st in Coach Evans' tenure. (Fayetteville High School photo). Not that many high school teams in the nation have as many as Thompson. While his focus was always on the students, Coach Anderson saw many wins in his tenure too. fv. Sadly, it would be their last. Before Mondays opening fall practice, the Rebels had already experienced something new. Vestavia Hills, AL 35216. The Indians have won three state titles since 2017 so expectations will be high. I dont know what that plan is either, but I know it is a great one. 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. Other notable hires: Ham Barnett, St. Pauls; Markus Cook, Vigor; Derone Fagan, Sidney Lanier; Hugh Fountain, W.S. Purify was reinstated by the AHSAA during the playoffs that same year. Propst was eventually promoted to head football coach at Ashville High, serving from 1989 to 1993. One is senior offensive lineman Hoke Smith, he said. Thats where he bonds with the players and really connects with them. "[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. Vestavia Hills High School / Homepage - Vestavia Hills City Schools YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. The Toros have won four state championships since 2010. VESTAVIA, Ala. (WBRC) - Vestavia Hills High School has announced that a former rebel will return as the schools new head football coach. 2022-2023 VHSC Boys Staffing. Explore the benefits. Coach, Head Coach - 7th Men's Basketball, Asst. We are thrilled to have Robert and his wife Anne on the Vestavia Hills team, Freeman said today. Vakakes won 49 games in nine years at Jackson-Olin. He spent a year as a volunteer assistant coach at UAB. He runs the show and keeps this whole place in line. Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). He is a phenomenal human being, and a phenomenal coach. 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]. Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. [39][40], Propst has been featured in an instructional video entitled Building A Championship Football Program 12 Months A Year, published in 2007. A former Rebel defensive back and member of the 1998 state championship team, Evans returns home after four years as Mountain Brooks defensive coordinator. Robert Evans graduated from Vestavia Hills High School in 1999 and was a defensive back on Buddy Andersons 1998 state championship team. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 15 impact high school football coaching hires for the 2022 season All of our coaches are really good men, first, and really good football coaches.. Calhoun played as a defensive back and quarterback for Valdosta State University from 2000 to 2004 and later joined the teams coaching staff. 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). He was hired in the fall of 1972 as an assistant coach at Vestavia Hills where he remained for 43 seasons. Vestavia Hills High School has hired a new football coach to replace legend Buddy Anderson. 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). 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. He won 77 games with the Toros and the 2015 6A title. youtube.com. 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. There was a really good excitement in the air. Vestavia Hills High School football coach resigns after 1 year - WBRC We have chosen to publish this
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. Sean Calhoun's first year as Vestavia Hills football coach may be mix Lane is probably a little bit heavier and Andrew is a little bit longer. Fax 205-402-5303 District Home Schools Translate Employee Login Announcements Rebels Helping Rebels vestavia hills high school football coaching staff The Wildcats havent advanced past the second round since 1993. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)Dennis Victory | preps@al.com. People have talked about filling his shoes, but I dont look at it that way. I was fortunate to be a part of one of his state championship teams, Mitch says. Copyright 2022 WBRC. 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 . Alabama High School Football History - Ahsfhs.org 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. Vestavia Hills Football (@1rebelfootball) / Twitter 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. AHSFHS.org - Alabama High School Football Coaches And countless former players went on to be successful in college athletics. He played with a broken forearm last year. 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. He takes over a Pell City team that hasnt won a playoff game since 2012 and hasnt advanced past the second round since 2003. Any games that the five players played in were forfeited. They are both about 6-foot-2, 6-3 and are about 220 pounds. [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. 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. He will have to guide the team through a new class as the Lions make the jump from 4A to 5A. He now takes over the tradition-rich Toros. Sadly, it would be their last. Hes intelligent and can play a lot of different positions.REL. He retired following the 2020 season as the winningest football coach in the state. 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. Coach Anderson was inducted into the 2003 Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame. [10] Propst's base salary at Hoover was $100,678. 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. Jones insisted that the apology was unwarranted, saying that Ford's story was solid and that the evidence was irrefutable. [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. During his tenure at Hoover, Propst was a frequent target of critics. Staff Directory - Vestavia Hills High School Were going to lean on him a lot. Right now, hes in a battle with Forte Edmonds.. 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. In the spring of 1973, Coach Anderson and his wife, Linda, made their first trip to a National Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) conference. 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. VHSC Girls Staff U12-U19. Beyond his players, Coach Anderson has had a strong and positive influence on other coaches through the years. Kids want to belong to something bigger than their self. RELATED: Waldrop embracing Bucs tradition, Former Eufaula coach Ed Rigby has been named head football coach at Pike Road. He is a Florence native and longtime Decatur offensive coordinator. 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. "His values and commitment to excellence are aligned with those of our school system and community. Vestavia Hills Names New Football Coach 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. And probably not as many as Hewitt-Trussville and Hoover. He earned a football scholarship to Samford University where he would get his degree. Mask added to his Hall of Fame resume with a dominant decade at St. Pauls in Mobile.