22 TCUs win over No. He coached in Plano for 10 years in the West feeder pattern at Renner Middle School, Jasper High School, and Plano West Senior High as the offensive line coach. He earned his undergraduate degree from Arkansas Tech University in 2000 and a masters degree from Felician University. Rush went 34-38 in seven seasons at Oak Ridge, reaching the playoffs three times. 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. He returns to Chicago after previously serving as assistant special teams coach for the Bears in 2016. Kerry Coombs. Carter, who was the Cinco Ranch defensive coordinator, accepted the Goose Creek Memorial job on May 6. Phillips won 10 games twice in two stints with Waller but the team has not made the postseason since 2014. As a proud alumnus of Hightower High School, it is my pleasure to return as an Assistant Principal. He replaces Clancy Barone. Joseph, the nephew of Katy coach Gary Joseph, was promoted to head coach after three seasons as the offensive coordinator at Magnolia West. After 38 years in the business and stops at Stratford, Emory Rains, North Mesquite, Brenham, Hempstead and San Angelo Central, Quillian is retiring. var encodedEmail = swrot13('[email protected]'); This is my 12th year in education, and I look forward to continuing my journey with the staff and students at Hightower! The former Cypress Springs assistant was 0-10 in his only year at Alvin. 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. In between his time in Houston and Washington, Hightower spent the 2009 season as wide receivers coach at the University of Minnesota. 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. Following his senior season, then-head coach Mack Brown and his staff voted Hightower the D. Harold Byrd Leadership Award winner. St. Pius won nine games last year. Howard stepped away after three seasons, going 6-23 in his time at Tarkington. 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. Kicker Kris Brown set franchise records for points (124), field goals made (29) and field goal percentage (87.9). The official Football Coach List for the Sacramento State . Bryan Brown. 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 As the first half was expiring, the 49ers Jimmie Ward blocked a 39-yard field-goal try by Mason Crosby that would have put the Packers ahead 10-0. Fort Bend Hightower's girls basketball team is currently holding the #10 statewide position for Class 6A. 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. Email: The team made a state semifinal in 2014. Find more high school sports coverage from The Dallas Morning News here. The high-water mark was the 11-2 and 10-4 Brazoswood teams in 2006 and 2009, respectively. He returned to San Francisco in 2017 after previously serving as assistant special teams coach with the team in 2015. Hightower and his wife, Lanet, have two sons Jaxson and Kaden and a daughter, Reagan. Bears coordinators Luke Getsy (offense), Alan Williams (defense) and Richard Hightower (special teams) spoke to the media Thursday about the offense playing its most physical game of the year, what sets Cairo Santos apart from other kickers are more. Curse broken #eat #family #bringhometheship pic.twitter.com/Ie9FsmGPF2. He was two-time Coach of the Year at REL. His offense averaged 40.3 points per game last season. Strother is the co-owner and co-inventor of Great Catch and Scientific Sports Solutions. Then to open the second half, Deebo Samuel set the 49ers up with great field position with a 45-yard kickoff return. Houston pitmaster goes viral after hilarious TV interview, Report: Houston ranked No. Coach Savoie has been through the ranks at STM as a player and now as a coach. 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. - Psychology University of Houston: M.Ed. 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. Additionally, the District does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Cortese is also the assistant basketball coach for St. Thomas More. Redshirt Junior Twinsburg, . Corey Arceneaux has coached for St. Thomas More since 1999. 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. Scott Satterfield. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ). Bears rookie receiver Javon Wims made the most of his expanded playing time Thursday night against the Ravens. As teams search for the next innovators, here is a rundown of every NFL coaching staff, including details on all the most important hires to head and assistant coaches. section: | slug: bears-matt-eberflus-adds-to-new-chicago-staff-hires-richard-hightower-as-special-teams-coordinator | sport: football | route: article_single.us | CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | Cleveland has not made the postseason since 2013. Johnson left to take the head coaching job at Waller. 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. In leaving the 49ers, he is parting with a longtime friend in coach Kyle Shanahan, who played alongside Hightower at the University of Texas. Bears Hall of Fame middle linebacker Brian Urlacher enjoyed being part of the NFL 100 commercial that aired during the Super Bowl and features many of the best players in NFL history. Wishnowsky and special teamer Trenton Cannon also were named Pro Bowl alternates following the 2021 season. Sam replaces longtime Bowie head coach Danny DeArman, who was named the new head coach and athletic director at Joshua. He went to Austin as an academic scholar and later earned an athletic scholarship after walking on. The football coaching staff at Valley is a dedicated group of men who can teach the game. Doty is the new coach at Stephenville. Hendrix resigned after Cleveland went 0-10 this season. }); Bachelor of Science; University of Houston Master of Education in Educational Leadership. That follows a 38-year stretch where the Lions never missed the playoffs. I will never forget the joys and trials of the classroom experience, which began in 1995 at Seguin High School (SISD) in Seguin, TX. All information on this site is for entertainment purposes only and is not intended to be used in any direct or indirect violation of local, state, federal or international law(s). }); 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. 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. $('span#sw-emailmask-172036').replaceWith(''); Prior to his time in Corpus Christi, he was an offensive assistant at Cypress Springs. Hes spent 11 of his 20-year career at Friendswood. The Bears considered former Raiders interim coach Rich Bisaccia for their special-teams position, too, but he reportedly has been talking with the Packers who fired their special-teams coordinator after the playoff debacle about a job. $(document).ready(function () { Svendsen stepped down to become the head coach at Rapid City Stevens High School in his native South Dakota. Richard Hightower is in his first year as special teams coordinator with the Bears in 2022. Yates forfeited two wins last season due to playing two ineligible players. I Served as an Assistant Principal at the International Leadership of Texas Katy k-8, Burton Elementary, and Travis High School. With stops at Westbury, Seven Lakes, Cypress Ranch, Navarro College and Morton Ranch, Joseph is takes over at Aldine Davis, which will be his second head coaching job. DeAngelo Hall led the NFL in defensive touchdowns (three). Designed by CWP Design Studio and Managed by Strategic Websites. In addition, San Francisco's punt coverage ranked second over that timespan, holding opponent punt returns to an average of 5.7 yards per return (Ind. Rodrigue graduated from E.D. I received by BBA and Executive MBA from UTSA. He has been Defensive Coordinator for 30+ years and has guided a number of record breaking defensive units. 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 . She is a true science advocate and her work lead to her doctoral endorsement from Kingsbridge University through work with the National Science Teachers Association and the National Science Foundation. He was also Teacher of the Year at Lee. Crocker also spent time as the Manvel baseball coach. Dr. D. is an FBISD alumni having attended school at Ridgemont Elementary, Missouri City Junior High School and Willowridge High School where she was the first African-American class valedictorian in school history. In his lone year as St. Pius X head coach, the Panthers won nine games. He is a product of Fort Bend ISD, graduating from Dulles High School. 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. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. The official Football Coach List for the Sacramento State Skip To Main . And, thanks to that special teams touchdown, the Packers were flung into an early offseason and questions about the future of Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay instantly reemerged, as Hightower and the 49ers went on to advance to the NFC Championship before being narrowly ousted by the Los Angeles Rams -- in large part thanks to a dropped interception by safety Jaquiski Tartt and a season-ending INT tossed by quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. Prieto was the offensive coordinator at Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, a 5A school that averaged 44 points per game last season. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicants job qualifications, experience, and abilities. Laster was promoted from assistant coach to head coach in May. Proudly created with Wix.com, Lance Strother has coached for St. Thomas More since 2003. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, Yates will hire former Hightower coach Padriac McGinnis as its new football head coach. Ten days after Bears coach Matt Eberflus was hired, he landed his third and final coordinator Sunday in Hightower, who spent the last five seasons as the 49ers special-teams coordinator. The former La Marque and Pearland staff member spent a combined 21 years heading Columbia and Brazoswood with seven playoff appearances. He was 25-9 in three seasons in west Magnolia. From 2017-19, the 49ers kicking unit ranked first in the NFL in made field goals (102) and fourth in field goal percentage (89.5). Hightower spent the 2014 season working on offense in Cleveland assisting the wide receivers after working as an assistant special teams coach for four seasons in Washington (2010-13). It is a pleasure to join the staff of Hightower High School. Strother is a St. Thomas More alumni from the class of 1996. From the Tony Heath coaching tree at Pearland, Kanipes helped Santa Fe to its first playoff berth since 2009 this season. Why Rangers pitcher Taylor Hearn practiced a Vulcan grip to fix his changeup, National reaction to No. 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. He also has hired former Packers quarterbacks coach Luke Getsy as offensive coordinator and his former Colts deputy, Alan Williams, as defensive coordinator since taking over Jan. 27. Martin was the offensive coordinator at Temple the past two seaon. It's a major get for Eberflus, and also positions Las Vegas Raiders special teams coordinator and former interim head coach Rich Bisaccia -- someone the Bears also saw a strong candidate for their special teams vacancy -- on track to likely land with the Green Bay Packers. Lifetime NFL playoffs record: 153-93 (62%) 48. This is a great district! In his first season with the 49ers, veteran K Robbie 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. Check out some numbers that defined his career. 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. 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. Bears coordinators Luke Getsy (offense), Alan Williams (defense) and Richard Hightower (special teams) spoke to the media Thursday about their expectations for Sunday's season opener against the 49ers. 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. In addition, San Francisco's punt coverage ranked second over that time span, holding opponent punt returns to an average of 6.2 yards per return. }); Email: Coach Stephen Tyler is the Offensive Coordinator and coaches the offensive line. After four season he received a call from Coach Hightower to return home and has been here for 10+ years. 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. Rookie P Mitch Wishnowsky registered a 44.9 punt average which ranked second among all rookies in franchise history (min. 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. Garry Dunham officially announced his retirement after 37 years in Houston ISD and 33 of those at Kashmere. Hightower joins offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and defensive coordinator Alan Williams on a revamped Bears coaching staff. 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. Lance Strother has coached for St. Thomas More since 2003. Wishnowsky registered a 44.9 punt average which ranked second among all rookies in franchise history (min. Upon the creation of St. Thomas More Coach Tidwell moved to the new school and has been a part of its fabric ever since. Mr. Kirkpatrick is a former Fort Bend ISD Secondary Rookie of the Year and former Campus Teacher of the Year. Richard Hightower - Hightower was the 49ers special teams coordinator for the past five seasons. $('span#sw-emailmask-72221').replaceWith(''); Jonathan Pry has coached for St. Thomas More since 2013. He was an a Stanford offensive assistant in 2018 and the Browns offensive quality control coach the next year. Kicker Robbie Gould converted 19 of 23 field goals (82.6 percent) and earned NFL Special Teams Player of the Week honors in Week 12. Johnson had been the Cypress Ranch head coach since the school opened in 2008. In 2017, the 49ers special teams units excelled under Hightower's guidance. Prior to STM, he was a graduate assistant for Auburn University from 2004-2005. The Bears were enticed by the athletic ability Brian Urlacher displayed at New Mexico and knew he'd be special when they selected him in the 2000 NFL Draft. 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. }); Degrees: University of Houston: B. S. - Biology University of Houston: B.S. The possibilities for success go beyond what the students can imagine. Hightower also spent two seasons (2012-13) as the assistant defensive backs coach with Washington. One of my goals has always been to be a high school Principal. 1 overall. Wade Kirkpatrick was born in Houston, Texas and is a lifelong resident of the Sugar Land area. 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. 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. San Francisco also held opponents to an average starting field position of the 24.7 yard line, which ranked seventh. Dudley had been a Cinco Ranch assistant since 2003 before taking the job as assistant head coach and defensive coordinator at Katy Taylor last season. 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. Leblanc graduated from Acadiana High School in Lafayette, LA. 12:39 PM on Mar 11, 2021 CST. Football Outsiders ranked the 49ers 26th and the Bears seventh. Goose Creek Memorial hasn't made the playoffs since 2013. 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. 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. In 2012, Washington's Lorenzo Alexander led the NFL with 21 special-teams tackles and was voted to the Pro Bowl, and kicker Kai Forbath led the league with a 94.4 field-goal percentage. Terry Tidwell may have the best feel in game than any other coach I have ever coached against. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Prior to that, he worked as an offensive quality control coach for the Browns in 2014 after spending four seasons with the Redskins as assistant special teams coach (2010-13) and assistant defensive backs coach (2012-13). SMUs potential move to Pac-12 carries plenty of positives - but what are the risks? A native of Houston, TX, Hightower earned his BA in marketing from the University of Texas where he was a three-year letterman and special teams standout for the Longhorns. Jones led Lee to six playoff appearances including a district title. $('span#sw-emailmask-126325').replaceWith(''); The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. In addition, he has taught various courses in social studies, was the team lead for US History, and coached basketball and track. Email: He began his coaching career at Farmington High School (Farmington, AR) as a QB Coach and eventually an Offensive Coordinator. Devin Hightower. 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. After graduating from Hightower, I attended the University of Houston and majored in Hotel & Restaurant Management. 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. By 2017, I progressed my career and became an Administrator. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Mr. McCormick is excited to join and serve the Hurricane Family. He was the receivers coach at the University of Minnesota in 2009 and the assistant special-teams coach for Washington in 2010-13. He earned his undergraduate degree from Milsaps College in 2013. He'd leave the Bears for a promotion with the 49ers but, half a decade later, he's heading back to Soldier Field. The NFL offseason is in full swing as we anticipate the start of the 2022 season and the upcoming NFL draft. Ferrell resigned after taking the team from one win in 2016 to eight and a playoff berth in 2017. With Washington, he worked under longtime special teams coordinator Danny Smith. In fact, student ownership of learning is a cornerstone in Fort Bend ISD, that is supported by Hightower High School. Landrum resigned after a 9-1 season at John Cooper this season. I transitioned to Katy ISD in 2012 where I served as a junior high and high school teacher of several career courses, district lead teacher, internship coordinator, FCCLA advisor and department chair for Career & Technical Education. 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. However, some of the most important changes these franchises have made are on the coaching staff. FBISD exists to inspire and equip all students to pursue futures beyond what they can imagine. He had four playoff teams at Pasadena Memorial since taking over in 2012. 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 earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Southwestern Louisiana. 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. The Bears, by contrast, were ninth. $('span#sw-emailmask-166740').replaceWith(''); Hightower began his NFL career as a coaching assistant with the Texans in 2006 and was promoted to special-teams assistant in 2008. McAuliffe was the head coach at Converse Judson the past five seasons, going 54-13 and taking his team to the state semifinals twice. Email: The Yellowjackets have not made the playoffs since 2005. 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). Hightower, 41, became the 49ers' special-teams coordinator after serving as the Bears' assistant special-teams coach in 2016 under Jeff Rodgers. Policies DAA, DIA. Vice president of football operations & facilities - Matt Caracciolo. "Others' perceived failures are my learning opportunities.". Here's what we learned. He earned his undergraduate degree from Nicholls State University. As you can tell from the tweet below, he was excited about the result. The former North Shore assistant resigned from the post. $('span#sw-emailmask-20839').replaceWith(''); His love of aviation never faded despite racism that kept him and other Black pilots from getting jobs with airlines. He returns to Chicago after previously serving as assistant special teams coach for the Bears in 2016. In 2012, I transitioned to Stafford MSD, where I served as an Assistant Principal and Associate Principal before being named the Principal of Stafford Middle School in 2015. Under Hightower's tutelage in 2018, San Francisco's special teams units flourished. Sharp Football Analysis, LLC does not endorse, recommend or support illegal betting or gambling under any circumstances. The Bears also are hiring Cardinals offensive quality-control coach Jim Dray as their tight ends coach. 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. The only coach the program has known retired this offseason. He earned his undergraduate and masters degree from the University of Louisiana Lafayette. He has an overall record of 541-316 and a mark of 383-248 at Lee. Teykl was the head coach at Terry for 25 years, producing a record of 160-112-1 and going to the playoffs 16 times. He also earned NFC Player of the Month honors for September. From the Tony Heath coaching tree at Pearland, Kanipes helped Santa Fe to its first playoff berth since 2009 this season. 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. Before Cy Ranch, Johnson was the head coach at Klein Forest and Fort Bend Hightower. In 2017, I returned to FBISD as the Principal of Christa Mcauliffe Middle School. San Francisco also held opponents to an average starting field position of the 24.7-yard line, which ranked seventh. The Bears will conduct training camp from July 21 through Aug. 11 at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, where fans will be able to watch practice and park free of charge. In 2012, Washington ranked first in the NFC in passes defensed and had four returned touchdowns. It's my privilege to coach alongside them." . READ MORE That is our goal at Hightower High School. $('span#sw-emailmask-159393').replaceWith(''); 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). 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