For the first time in more than four decades, Vestavia Hills High School has a new head football coach: Sean Calhoun. The Toros have won four state championships since 2010. Calhoun previously served as offensive coordinator for two seasons at Colquitt County High School in south Georgia. We are thrilled to have Robert and his wife Anne on the Vestavia Hills team, Freeman said today. 2022-2023 VHSC Boys Staffing. One of them, Jeff Segars, took over as the schools athletic director in 2015 from Anderson, who started in the role in 1981. 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. [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. Mask added to his Hall of Fame resume with a dominant decade at St. Pauls in Mobile. 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. Vestavia Hills superintendent Todd Freeman, Ed.D., described Evans as a man of character, a committed educator, and a brilliant football coach. He played with a broken forearm last year. 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. He will lead our football program into the future with the integrity that has been the foundation of our program. Copyright 2022 WBRC. The Indians have won three state titles since 2017 so expectations will be high. I was fortunate to be a part of one of his state championship teams, Mitch says. In just his second year of coaching at Colquitt County, Propst took a team that had finished 2-8 in 2007 to an 11-3 season and the state semifinals in 2009. 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 was named Region Coach of the Year at the end of the 2019 and 2020 seasons. 2017 Season Highlights. Football Staff Vestavia Hills Football Staff Players (99) Staff (2) Robert Evans Head Coach Are you the coach? When we got here, we were playing him at receiver, splitting time at quarterback. I want leaders to have character, not be a character. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Vestavia Hills Football! youtube.com. "His values and commitment to excellence are aligned with those of our school system and community. Coach, Defensive Line/Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, Varsity Head Coach - Swim and Dive & Men's Tennis, Varsity Head Coach - Women's Tennis, Asst. Pinson Valley coach Lee Guess directs his team during 7-on-7 football action at Samford University in Homewood, Ala., Tuesday, June 28, 2022. He won five state titles in nine years. Calhoun ran Colquitts offense in 2014 and 2015, during which the Packers were 30-0 and won two state titles under coach Rush Propst. Coach, Head Coach - 7th Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Head Coach - 8th Women's Volleyball, 7th Women's Basketball. "Coach Calhoun has dedicated his career to investing in the lives of young men through the sport of football," Freeman said. This team has a great nucleus and a great senior class. The 2021 team went 14-0, defeating Pleasant Grove 51-14 in the state championship game in Birmingham. The event will take place in the schools gymnasium and is open to the public. He also served for four seasons as quarterbacks coach at Collins Hill High School in the Atlanta area, where he coached current Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke. Morson takes over for Waldrop at Florence. Claim your team to manage the roster, schedule, scores, stats and more. He and his father are also one of only two father-son pairs to be inducted into the Alabama High School Hall of Fame. Robert Evans is the new Vestavia Hills football coach. [11], On January 30, 2008, Propst was named head coach at Colquitt County High School. VHHS is part of the Vestavia Hills City School District with approximately 1,800 students and 21 varsity sports. Buddy Anderson enters his 40th season as Head Coach at Vestavia Hills. Vestavia Hills Football. His Rebel teams won 16 area and region championships, and made 31 state playoff appearances. (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. He graduated from Jacksonville State in 1981 with a degree in Physical Education. The Jaguars have suffered through four straight losing seasons and went just 2-8 a year ago. Propst took his first coaching position as a student assistant at Ohatchee in 1977, the year they won their only state championship. Box 947 [28][29] Despite the forfeits, the Bucs finished the regular season with a 4-5 record and qualified for the AHSAA 6A playoffs. VESTAVIA HILLS, AL Hiring a replacement for a coaching legend is not easy, but Vestavia Hills has landed a new head football coach from Georgia with an impressive resume. One is senior offensive lineman Hoke Smith, he said. 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. Pointer completed his investigation in late September, and after considerable debate over several sessions (and public pressure from numerous public figures, including Hoover Mayor Tony Petelos), the Hoover Board of Education voted 4-1 to release the report through several sources, including the board's website. "I made mistakes. 2826 Columbiana Road. The former Williamson and Auburn star is finally the man in charge of his alma mater. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 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. Former Hewitt-Trussville and Auburn wide receiver got the promotion at Pinson Valley following Sam Shades departure to Miles College. 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 Vestavia Hills Magazineis publishedquarterly by Newton had spent four years in that position for Hartselle after leaving Mountain Brook. 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. People do know were hard-nosed. 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. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. The Valdosta football team was also placed on probation for the 2021 football season, therefore preventing them from participating in any playoff games. 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. Coach, Assistant Athletic Director - Pizitz, Head Coach - 7th Football, 8th Women's Basketball, Assistant Athletic Director - Pizitz, Head Coach - Pizitz Wrestling, Varsity Head Coach - Men's Golf, Asst. Robert Evans is the new Vestavia Hills football coach. That first trip to FCA camp started a yearly tradition that lasted over 40 years until the camps ended. His brother [second-team All-American safety Nolan] is a starter at Clemson and hes, obviously, the second son of Kevin Turner. 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. It was the 1st playoff win for VH since 2015 and the 1st in Coach Evans' tenure. Sadly, it would be their last. Propst was relieved of coaching duties following the 2018 season. They are like brothers. 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. Coach, Head Coach - 8th Women's Basketball, Head Coach - Football, Wrestling, Outdoor Track, Asst. He will have to guide the team through a new class as the Lions make the jump from 4A to 5A. Propst divorced Tammy in 2008 and married his current wife, Stefnie, with whom he has four children.[3][4]. He went 7-4 his first season and won 64 games in eight years overall. Hes just so versatile. The team held an undefeated record over both seasons and won back-to-back state championships. 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. 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). (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)Dennis Victory | preps@al.com. 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. (Submitted). His team finished the season with an on-field record of 10-2 (6-6 including the four forfeit losses). 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. [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. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. [5] During Propst's tenure, Hoover was repeatedly ranked in the nation's top-25 polls, finishing as the #16 team in the nation in 2003,[6] #4 in the nation in 2004,[7] #8 in the nation in 2005,[8] and ranked #1 entering the 2006 season by Sports Illustrated, USA Today[9] and the National Prep Football Poll. Sean Calhoun and his family finally are making Vestavia Hills their home. Sean Calhoun was named the Rebels' new coach Wednesday at the Vestavia Hills Board of Education meeting. 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. A whole lot. Then, I wanted a great mix of guys who were Vestavia guys and who really love this place. 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. We are excited to see them get playing time., Competition is still ongoing to see who will be the triggerman for Calhouns offense. . Vestavia Hills, AL 35216. He takes over an Enterprise that has been a fairly consistent winner but hasnt had much playoff success. Ford, was then hired by editor Dale Jones of The Western Star in nearby Bessemer, after his firing from The Hoover Gazette. Robert Evans graduated from Vestavia Hills High School in 1999 and was a defensive back on Buddy Anderson's 1998 state championship team. [37] The PSC investigation into Propst (case 19-2-1025) was settled with a 131 day suspension. But youve got to care about the kids. Josh Niblett followed with six state titles in 14 years. I told them to write down how they want to be as an individual, as a football player and as a team. He runs the show and keeps this whole place in line. Thats a fancy name for what he does. 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. Traditional powers like St. Pauls, Hoover and Spanish Fort all changed leaders as did reigning state champs Pike Road and Vigor. 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. 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. 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. When my dad passed away, he was one of the first to call, and we talked for over an hour. It was something the kids needed to be exposed to for various reasons, he said. Invite the coach Its exciting and a little nerve-wracking taking over a program that has been in such great hands for 43 years. It took about five months to find a house for the five Calhouns after he took on the task of replacing Alabama's. 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). They are both about 6-foot-2, 6-3 and are about 220 pounds. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com). When I asked Jeff to share a lesson he learned from him as a player, he said: Tough times dont last. I told them I cant be the guy who wants to win more than they do. All rights reserved. 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. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. His playoff record is 47-29 while his region record stands at 152-71 which is the most region wins in state history. Records reflect scores in our database. Greenville has been an annual threat in 5A but hasnt won a state title since 1994. 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. Right now, hes in a battle with Forte Edmonds.. Enter Waldrop a consistent winner at Chelsea, James Clemens and Florence still looking for his first championship as a head coach. (Ironically, Ford had previously advocated in a Gazette column that Propst be hired to fill the then-vacant head coach position at the University of Alabama at Birmingham). For the first time in more than four decades, Vestavia Hills High School has a new head football coach: Sean Calhoun. (Fayetteville High School photo). Tough and hard-nosed is true, but we have more athletes than that notion. They are looking for a group. What would you say to someone who is going into coaching now? Calhoun, 39, has served as the head football coach at Carrollton High in Georgia since 2016. All rights reserved (About Us). These two really have been super bright spots for us in the spring and summer. 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. He is an emotional leader who is great in the locker room. [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. Do we have as many as the top teams in our region? Thats what really matters. Also, parents dont need to make it all better all the time. 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. Calhoun went 4 and 6 this past season at Vestavia. 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. Claim this team Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. Hes our best lineman and one of our best overall football players. us to complete every school. I am excited to be a part of this rich football state. Thank you all for all that you do for Vestavia Athletics. He is a real man., Coach Andersons impact reaches far and wide throughout the community and across all sorts of professions. One was the competition. Enough had happened already, and I didnt want to add to everything by leaving my players. And I know that Buddy Anderson will carry on making a difference in the lives of young people. 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. He was named state coach of the year three times and the Vestavia Hills football field is named in his honor. When you get your nose bloodied, you get back up. 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. He will have a rebuilding job on his hands at Spain Park. Kids need to stand on their own two feet and learn how to be productive for themselves. Tough people do. Bert Newton, son of former Homewood coach and AHSAA Hall of Famer Bob Newton, is the new defensive coordinator. He also served as an assistant coach for eight years at Cleburne County High School in Heflin, Alabama, Cherokee High School in Canton, Georgia, and Ashville High School in Ashville, Alabama. 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. All rights reserved. Beyond his players, Coach Anderson has had a strong and positive influence on other coaches through the years. Hire A Vestavia Hills Area Pro To Get A Head Start On Spring Cleaning. 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. Competition is not something I shy away from and that this team wont shy away from. He can run, hes smart and he also plays basketball. Some went on to the NFL, and former player David Jordan was a member of the 1986 Super Bowl winning New York Giants team. I called him a lot and visited him several times picking his brain for football advice. They both wrestle, so we have a nickname for them: the Road Warriors from the old WCW. Copyright 2022 WBRC. I asked him to share a great lesson hed learned from Coach that he carries with him still today. I told him as long as he is comfortable with it I definitely need to use him as a resource. Propst was eventually promoted to head football coach at Ashville High, serving from 1989 to 1993. 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. I dont think its any kind of secret that people talk about Vestavia not being very athletic, he said. Vestavia Hills High School, home of the Rebels, is a public school located in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. And I know God still has a plan for me, I just dont know what all it will be yet.. Congratulations to Robert Evans, who has been named the new Vestavia Hills High School head football coach. Grider has had success as a program builder.
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