Pry has also coached at South Caroline State University (2006-2007), James Island Charter High School (2009-2011), and Benedict College (2012). If Richard Hightower can do to the Packers in the future what he did the last time his team faced them, Bears fans will build a statue of him. Marty Cannon has coached for St. Thomas More since 2013. He helped turned Crosby into one of Houstons marquee programs. Broc Prejean has coached for St. Thomas More since 2006. In 2012, Washington ranked first in the NFC in passes defensed and had four returned touchdowns. Front office. Hickey comes to Yates from Summer Creek where he was an assistant. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicants job qualifications, experience, and abilities. He was 25-9 in three seasons in west Magnolia. DeAngelo Hall led the NFL in defensive touchdowns (three). The Bears on Thursday announced that Adam Amin and Kyle Brandt will join former quarterback Jim Miller on their 2018 Fox 32 preseason broadcasts. Raised in Missouri City, Texas, and a proud alum of Fort Bend ISD (Dulles High), I received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Northern Iowa University then returned home to earn a Masters degree in Education Administration from Houston Baptist University. It's my privilege to coach alongside them." . $('span#sw-emailmask-159393').replaceWith(''); Hightower's coaching on special teams helped Lorenzo Alexander lead the NFL with 21 special teams tackles en route to being named the NFC's special teams player in the Pro Bowl, in 2012. P Bradley Pinion set a career high with a 41.3 net punting average and the punt coverage unit ranked second in the NFL, allowing 4.2 yards per return. >>>Browse through the gallery for a look at high school football coaching changes before the 2019 season Yates will hire former Hightower coach Padriac McGinnis as its new football head coach. Pry graduated from Stroudsburg High School in Stroudsburg, PA. Punt returner Jacoby Jones finished fifth in the NFL and second in Texans single-season annals with a 12.1 average, including a franchise single-season record two punt return touchdowns. $(document).ready(function () { Nick Cortese has coached for St. Thomas More since 2013. As assistant defensive back coach, Hightower helped the unit rank sixth in the NFL in interceptions (37) and tied for second in the NFL in interception returns for touchdowns (seven) over the two-year span. Hightower brings a wealth of experience to the role in Chicago, having spent the last five seasons as special teams coordinator under head coach Kyle Shanahan in San Francisco, having ascended to the role after years of being an assistant special teams coordinator for several NFL teams -- dating back to 2008 -- including these very same Bears in 2016. McGinnis, who coached at Hightower last year, had taken the job to replace Michael Watkins in March, but both parties went their separate ways after just three. He previously taught and coached at Dulles High School for 11 years. Catch up on the day's news you need to know. In 2006, I was given the opportunity to help open a new campus, William B. Travis High School in FBISD. In 2007, the kickoff return unit featuring Jerome Mathis and Andre Davis became only the fourth team in NFL history to score four touchdowns on kickoff returns in a single season. Proudly created with. In 2017, the 49ers special teams units excelled under Hightower's guidance. Subscribe here. In 2020, Hightower helped Wishnowsky record the ninth-most punts inside the 20-yard line (25) in the NFL while finishing in the top-12 in both net (41.6, 12th) and gross (46.9, 11th) average. Assistant general manager - Dave Sears. The decision has now been made, with Richard Hightower set to leave the San Francisco 49ers to take his talents to the Windy City -- the team announced on Pro Bowl Sunday. McGuire, a 2020 inductee into the Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Honor and a 2022 member of the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame, was named the 17th head coach in program history by Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt on Nov. 9, 2021. He went to Austin as an academic scholar and later earned an athletic scholarship after walking on. JESSE . He has an overall record of 541-316 and a mark of 383-248 at Lee. Check out some numbers that defined his career. Report: Houston is the No. He returns to Chicago after previously serving as assistant special teams coach for the Bears in 2016. Fort Bend ISD Nation is a new digital community that will allow Fort Bend ISD alumni to stay up-to-date with exciting news in Fort Bend while allowing us to find meaningful ways to engage and support our alumni. Bears coordinators Luke Getsy (offense), Alan Williams (defense) and Richard Hightower (special teams) spoke to reporters Wednesday about quarterback Justin Fields, linebacker Jack Sanborn and more. He also set the franchise record for most consecutive field goals made (33) and finished the season connecting on each of his final 23 attempts. The team made a state semifinal in 2014. Kicker Kris Brown set franchise records for points (124), field goals made (29) and field goal percentage (87.9). $('span#sw-emailmask-72221').replaceWith(''); Cortese is a St. Thomas More alumni from the class of 2009. This is a carousel. Kicker Robbie Gould connected on 23 of 31 field goal attempts and finished the season with 110 points, marking his third-consecutive 100-or-more point season with the 49ers. Cannon is a St. Thomas More alumni from the class of 1993. Sam has been the head coach of Hightower for the last two seasons. He was 38-27 at the Missouri City school with three district titles one outright and one double-digit winning season (10 in 2015). Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses Leonard Floyd's recovery from a knee injury, the undrafted free agent with the best chance of making the roster and if Tarik Cohen and Taylor Gabriel will be on the field together. During my time at Travis, I served as a Math teacher and Defensive Coordinator for the Varsity Football Program, while also receiving my Masters in Education Administration from the University of Houston-Victoria. She furthered her education by completing the principal certification program with Stephen F. Austin University as well as obtaining 33 hours of instruction at the Harvard Graduate School of Education as a participant in the National Institute for Urban School Leaders. White Catholic High School in Thibodeaux, LA. var encodedEmail = swrot13('Fgrcura.ZpPbezvpx@sbegoraqvfq.pbz'); Hightower also spent two seasons (2012-13) as the assistant defensive backs coach with Washington. As an assistant special teams coach with Chicago in 2016, the Bears kickoff coverage team finished seventh in the NFL in opponent drive start average. 12:39 PM on Mar 11, 2021 CST. My students and I had a blast and enjoyed much success at district, state, and national competitions. Bears coordinators Luke Getsy (offense), Alan Williams (defense) and Richard Hightower (special teams) spoke with the media Friday about Eddie Jackson's willingness to help out on special teams, Justin Fields' internal clock and more. Under his tutelage, Eric Decker was named a First-Team All-Big Ten selection that season before being selected by the Denver Broncos in the third round (87th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft. In his time as an assistant at Temple, the Wildcats played in state championship games in 2014 and 2016. Under Hightower's tutelage in 2018, San Francisco's special teams units flourished. I received my Master of Education from the University of Houston. As an administrator in middle school and high school for over 15 years, Dr. D. loves to motivate all students to dream big and take advantage of every positive opportunity in life. Hightower's coaching on special teams helped Lorenzo Alexander lead the NFL with 21 special teams tackles en route to being named the NFC's special teams player in the Pro Bowl, in 2012. During Hightower's stint in Washington, the Redskins led the NFL in kickoff coverage in 2011 and 2012. Hightower arrives with 15 years of NFL coaching experience, including the last five as special teams coordinator with the San Francisco 49ers. With Brian Urlacher set to be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Saturday night, we take a look back at what several individuals who played and coached with and against the star middle linebacker had to say about Urlacher when he retired from the NFL after the 2012 season. Coleman is a graduate of Westside High School and Texas Tech. }); Bachelor of Science; University of Houston Master of Science; University of Houston Clear Lake. Rookie P Mitch Wishnowsky registered a 44.9 punt average which ranked second among all rookies in franchise history (min. Students deserve our very best, and I am here to assist in creating an environment in which they can thrive. He went on to play for Naval Academy Preparatory School from 1993-1994 and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette from 1994-1997. He handled offensive quality control for the Browns in 2014 and was a special-teams assistant for the 49ers in 2015 before joining the Bears. By 2017, I progressed my career and became an Administrator. Woman hurt that her husband will be walking down the aisle of his brothers ceremony, but she wont. Hightower High School head football coach Cornelius Anthony led his team to success on the field this season. Four times in 14 seasons, Lareau-coached teams won double-digit games, including a 12-2 record in 2011 when the Bulldogs beat Katy 9-7. Find more high school sports coverage from The Dallas Morning News here. Hightower has since then hired Mansfield Legacy defensive coordinator Joseph Sam to replace McGinnis. $(document).ready(function () { He participated in football and in debate while in attendance. This begins her 27th year in education where she has served as a science teacher, volleyball and basketball coach, science instructional specialist and teacher mentor. I Served as an Assistant Principal at the International Leadership of Texas Katy k-8, Burton Elementary, and Travis High School. In 2017, I returned to FBISD as the Principal of Christa Mcauliffe Middle School. DeAngelo Hall led the NFL in defensive touchdowns (three). His five seasons at Magnolia included back-to-back 10-win campaigns in 2015 and 2016 the first for the program since 1959 and 1960. The hire, first reported by Vype Magazine and confirmed by the Chronicle, fills the void left by Michael Watkins, who was suspended in October and eventually would not return. var encodedEmail = swrot13('Revx.Fzvgu@sbegoraqvfq.pbz'); Schreiber announced his retirement in April after going 33-59 in nine seasons at Austin, leading the Bulldogs to two playoff appearances. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, Yates will hire former Hightower coach Padriac McGinnis as its new football head coach. Hightower has nine seasons of NFL coaching experience, most recently serving as assistant special teams coach with the 49ers in 2015. After landing Matt Eberflus as the new head coach, the Chicago Bears went to work fleshing out his staff, and that included figuring out who'd be the club's special teams coordinator. ChicagoBears.com examines his six-TD day in six parts. Ballard pushed back against the idea that the only way for the Colts to cement a starting quarterback for the next decade is to trade up with the Bears and draft him No. San Francisco also held opponents to an average starting field position of the 24.7 yard line, which ranked seventh. Email: That follows a 38-year stretch where the Lions never missed the playoffs. Following his senior season, then-head coach Mack Brown and his staff voted Hightower the D. Harold Byrd Leadership Award winner. He works specifically with Inside Linebackers and does a great job year in and year out. Jim Hightower Football Home Quick Slants 7v7 Contact STM Football Staff Terry Tidwell Defensive Coordinator/ Inisde Linebackers After a stint with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Coach Tidwell started his high school coaching career at Cathedral Carmel High School in Lafayette, LA. Prior to STM, he was a graduate assistant for Auburn University from 2004-2005. 2023 by James Consulting. var encodedEmail = swrot13('Znel.Terra@sbegoraqvfq.pbz'); After a stint with the Universityof Louisiana at Lafayette Coach Tidwell started his high school coaching career at Cathedral Carmel High School in Lafayette, LA. New Bears special teams coordinator Richard Hightower spoke exclusively with ChicagoBears.com senior writer Larry Mayer this week at Halas Hall about rejoining the Bears and what characteristics he's seeking in players. Before Cy Ranch, Johnson was the head coach at Klein Forest and Fort Bend Hightower. }); The Fort Bend Independent School District, an Equal Opportunity Educational Provider and Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, disability and/or age, military status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment decisions. Prejean is also the assistant baseball coach at St. Thomas More, during which he coached the 2014 State Championship team. In 2015, Hightower first joined San Francisco as an assistant special teams coach. K Phil Dawson was 10th in the NFL with an 88.9 field goal percentage (tied for the fourth highest percentage of his 17-year career at the time). Over his four seasons in Washington, they ranked third in the NFL in kickoff coverage, allowing just 21.2 yards per return, including leading the league in 2010 and 2011. Taff was promoted to replace Hendrix. Phillips won 10 games twice in two stints with Waller but the team has not made the postseason since 2014. I joined Fort Bend ISD in 2007, and have served as a Campus Improvement Specialist (Ridgemont Elementary), Campus Assessment Coordinator (Bush High School), and Dean of Instruction (Bush High School and Progressive High School). }); University of Missouri; Bachelor of Science in Mathematics University of Houston-Victoria; Masters in Education Administration. As you can tell from the tweet below, he was excited about the result. }); Email: $('span#sw-emailmask-172036').replaceWith(''); Email: As a player, Hightower joined the University of Texas football team as a walk-on before eventually earning a scholarship. 20 punts). In 2017, the 49ers special teams units excelled under Hightower's guidance. Richard Hightower is in his first year as special teams coordinator with the Bears in 2022. GO BEYOND THE GAME: Go inside the breaking news and box scores with insights, detailed analysis and metrics in our Texas Sports Nation newsletter. Punt returner Eddie Royal scored on a 65-yard touchdown on Monday Night Football against the Philadelphia Eagles, while Sherrick McManis led the Bears in special teams tackles and finished top 10 in the NFL, recording 13 stops. Rush left to become the athletic director at Bryan ISD. Email: The Illinois CURE Act would allow individuals to try a new alternative form of treatment that is safer and potentially more effective in treating their symptoms. Johnson had been the Cypress Ranch head coach since the school opened in 2008. Proudly created with Wix.com, Lance Strother has coached for St. Thomas More since 2003. In typical Brian Urlacher fashion, the former star middle linebacker spent most of his Hall of Fame induction speech Saturday night thanking family, friends and former coaches and teammates for helping him reach the pinnacle of the sport. Svendsen stepped down to become the head coach at Rapid City Stevens High School in his native South Dakota. Email: This week's minicamp will give quarterback Mitchell Trubisky a final chance to hone his skills and digest the new offense before the Bears take a six-week hiatus in advance of training camp. He was 17-12 in three seasons at Dulles, including an 8-3 mark and playoff appearance in 2018. Gould set the 49ers single-season franchise record for field goal percentage (97.1), as he connected on 33 of 34 field goal attempts and finished the season with 126 points. Athletic Teams Schedule Roster Coaches Football District Championships: 1988, 90, 94, 95, 97, 99, 2001, 03, 04, 05, 06, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 State Championships: 2016, 2019, 2020 State Runner-Up: 2015, 2018 State Semi Finalists: 1991, 93, 2001, 04, 05, 06, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 The Stanford alum played eight seasons in the NFL but never has been a position coach. . Fort Bend Hightower's girls basketball team is currently holding the #10 statewide position for Class 6A. Bears coordinators Luke Getsy (offense), Alan Williams (defense) and Richard Hightower (special teams) spoke to the media Thursday about confidence in rookie returner Velus Jones Jr., a possible change on the offensive line and more. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. Profile Garry Dunham officially announced his retirement after 37 years in Houston ISD and 33 of those at Kashmere. DeArman was promoted from defensive coordinator to head coach at Bowie in 2013, replacing Kenny Perry, and he had a record of 55-32 in eight seasons, according to Joshua ISD. Byrd was promoted from offensive coordinator to head coach on March 8. He previously worked for the Big Spring Herald and Houston Community Newspapers and also covered Houston high school and college sports as a freelance writer. $(document).ready(function () { In his lone year as St. Pius X head coach, the Panthers won nine games. Hendrix resigned after Cleveland went 0-10 this season. Laster was promoted from assistant coach to head coach in May. Hell have a hard act to follow after former Bears special-teams boss Chris Tabor joined the Panthers. Stafford also spent time as a defensive coach at Angleton. Hightower and his wife, Lanet, have two sons Jaxson and Kaden and a daughter, Reagan. The NFL offseason is in full swing as we anticipate the start of the 2022 season and the upcoming NFL draft. He earned his undergraduate degree from Nicholls State University. Arceneaux graduated from Acadiana High School in Lafayette, LA. Cortese is also the assistant basketball coach for St. Thomas More. Lifetime NFL playoffs record: 153-93 (62%), Copyright 2023 | Sharp Football Analysis, LLC, All rights reserved, Sharp Football Analysis 2023 NFL Draft Coverage: Mock Drafts, Positional Previews & Team Needs, NFL Cap Hit Rankings: Deshaun Watson Makes NFL Contract History, The Chiefs Super Bowl 57 Win Was Everything It Was Supposed To Be. Kerry Coombs. He was also Teacher of the Year at Lee. Full Bio. In the divisional round win at the Packers, Hightower's unit blocked a punt for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter to tie the game, and also converted on the game-winning field goal as time expired. The only coach the young program has ever known never missed the playoffs in five seasons. Associate Head Coach / Defensive Coordinator. 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In leaving the 49ers, he is parting with a longtime friend in coach Kyle Shanahan, who played alongside Hightower at the University of Texas. With Washington, he worked under longtime special teams coordinator Danny Smith. HOUSTON - Joseph Sam wanted to keep his routine as normal as possible. Friendswood defensive coordinator Jamie Crocker will take the reins. The Bears have hired Richard Hightower as assistant special teams coach. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Shanle is a Nebraska Blackshirt with a Super Bowl ring from when he was on the New York Giants practice squad. The two were walk-ons Hightower was a defensive back on an academic scholarship who were awarded scholarships by coach Mack Brown on the same day in 2002. Hightower replaces Chris Tabor, who left for the same role with the . 1 overall. He has trained hundreds of QBs nationally in the past 10 years. This is my 12th year in education, and I look forward to continuing my journey with the staff and students at Hightower! Richard Hightower is in his first year as special teams coordinator with the Bears in 2022. March 8, 2019. Stanley, who was the offensive coordinator at Liberty, was hired on April 23. Sams Hightower team this year finished 3-4 in the regular season, but pulled off a major first-round win over Port Arthur Memorial, a team that was 9-0 entering bi-district play. Email: But a recent recognition rewarded Anthony for his efforts to lead both on and off the football field. He was also named Special Teams Player of the Month for December for the third-consecutive season since joining the 49ers in 2017. He returned to San Francisco in 2017 after previously serving as assistant special teams coach with the team in 2015. In his first season with the 49ers, Gould had a career year, leading the NFL with a career-high 39 made field goals and finishing third in the NFL with a career-high 145 points. Rookie WR Richie James Jr. was named All-NFC kick returner by the PFWA as he averaged 25.2 yards per kickoff return, which ranked seventh in the NFL. Riordan resigned after seven seasons and has since taken the Tyler Chapel Hill job. I am so excited about this school year. $('span#sw-emailmask-173854').replaceWith(''); Yates will hire former Hightower coach Padriac McGinnis as its new football head coach. The football coaching staff at Valley is a dedicated group of men who can teach the game. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. and I look forward to continuing my journey with the staff and students at Hightower! Strother is a St. Thomas More alumni from the class of 1996. Lifetime NFL playoffs record: 153-93 (62%) As assistant defensive back coach, Hightower helped the unit rank sixth in the NFL in interceptions (37) and tied for second in the NFL in interception returns for touchdowns (seven) over the two-year span. Pathways in Technology Early College High School, Family, Career, & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Poseidon's Playhouse (Thespian Troupe 5864), Fort Bend ISD Athletics Ticket Information, Total amount allocated forHightower High School: $7,817,242*, Hightower's Pathways in Technology Early College High School Information, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). Last season the 49ers' special teams played a big role in the team's postseason run to the NFC Championship game. Full Bio. He went to Austin as an academic scholar and later earned an athletic scholarship after walking on. Federal Report Card and School Report Card. St. Pius won nine games last year. No, you cant get it in Chicago. His love of aviation never faded despite racism that kept him and other Black pilots from getting jobs with airlines. In 2019, Hightower led the 49ers special teams unit that had an average starting field position of the 32.1-yard line, ranking second in the NFL. The 4.2 opponent punt return average was the eighth-best in the NFL since 2001. FBISD exists to inspire and equip all students to pursue futures beyond what they can imagine. He is proud to have been a member of the Fort Bend ISD Aspiring Assistant Principals LEAD Academy. He looks forward to learning, leading, and serving the Hightower community. Goose Creek Memorial hasn't made the playoffs since 2013. Schmid was at the helm at The Woodlands for 14 seasons, going 125-41 and taking the Highlanders to the state title game in 2016. Ryan Poles has no regrets about Chase Claypool trade, but is he ready to pay him? Austin named the Fort Bend Travis offensive coordinator as head coach on May 16. The Fort Bend Hightower coach the last two weeks on gameday pulled on his black cap with the Hightower logo in the middle and threw on a green quarter-zip pullover even though he wouldn't actually be at the playoff games those nights due to being in close contact with someone with COVID-19. Cleveland has not made the postseason since 2013. He spent 3 years at Spring Hill High School .