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. Jonathan Pry has coached for St. Thomas More since 2013. }); Bachelor of Science; East Texas Baptist University Master of Educational Leadership; Lamar University. The team made a state semifinal in 2014. Following his senior season, then-head coach Mack Brown and his staff voted Hightower the D. Harold Byrd Leadership Award winner. Front office. But a recent recognition rewarded Anthony for his efforts to lead both on and off the football field. Stanley also has experience as a former head coach at Hemphill and was the quarterbacks coach at Atascocita before that. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. In Houston, he served under widely respected then-special teams coordinator Joe Marciano, who had more than 30 years of experience coaching special teams at the time. Cortese is also the assistant basketball coach for St. Thomas More. He began his coaching career at Farmington High School (Farmington, AR) as a QB Coach and eventually an Offensive Coordinator. Stafford also spent time as a defensive coach at Angleton. He'd leave the Bears for a promotion with the 49ers but, half a decade later, he's heading back to Soldier Field. The 4.2 opponent punt return average was the eighth-best in the NFL since 2001. My students and I had a blast and enjoyed much success at district, state, and national competitions. Devin Hightower. $('span#sw-emailmask-172036').replaceWith(''); It is a pleasure to join the staff of Hightower High School. Hightower also spent two seasons (2012-13) as the assistant defensive backs coach with Washington. He returned to San Francisco in 2017 after previously serving as assistant special teams coach with the team in 2015. K Robbie 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. 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. Stafford moves over from an assistant role with Pasadena Memorial. Report: Houston is the No. Bears coordinators Luke Getsy (offense), Alan Williams (defense) and Richard Hightower (special teams) spoke to the media Thursday in advance of Sunday's Week 2 matchup with the Packers. var encodedEmail = swrot13('naqer.eborefba@sbegoraqvfq.pbz'); and I look forward to continuing my journey with the staff and students at Hightower! 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. 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. Coleman is a graduate of Westside High School and Texas Tech. 5.0). Under Hightower's tutelage in 2018, San Francisco's special teams units flourished. He participated in football and in debate while in attendance. 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. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Southwestern Louisiana. In fact, student ownership of learning is a cornerstone in Fort Bend ISD, that is supported by Hightower High School. The Bears, by contrast, were ninth. In 2008, Houston was 11th in the NFL in kickoff coverage (22.3 yards per return). 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. Tracking NFL coaching staff changes for the 2022 season: most important hires for head & assistant coaches plus latest news, rumors & interviews. He was 91-74 in 14 years with a regional final berth in 2017 at the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD outfit. Taff was promoted to replace Hendrix. From the Tony Heath coaching tree at Pearland, Kanipes helped Santa Fe to its first playoff berth since 2009 this season. The Stanford alum played eight seasons in the NFL but never has been a position coach. He earned his undergraduate and masters degree from the University of Louisiana Lafayette. Email: During his tenure at Americus High School from 1954-1971, he led his Panther football teams to an incredible 103-16-4 mark, winning two Class A state titles in 1962 and 1965 and claiming six region . Hightower was born in Cedartown, on September 29, 1929 but spent many of his years in Americus, a town that would become home to he and his family. 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. 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). 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. Kicker Kris Brown set franchise records for points (124), field goals made (29) and field goal percentage (87.9). Richard Hightower is in his first year as special teams coordinator with the Bears in 2022. He was also Teacher of the Year at Lee. Svendsen went 6-33 in four seasons at Caney Creek. The possibilities for success go beyond what the students can imagine. A native of Houston, Hightower earned his bachelor's degree in marketing from the University of Texas where he was a three-year letterman and special teams standout for the Longhorns. He was the receivers coach at the University of Minnesota in 2009 and the assistant special-teams coach for Washington in 2010-13. He replaces Clancy Barone. Hightower began his NFL career as a coaching assistant with the Texans in 2006 and was promoted to special-teams assistant in 2008. 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. 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In addition, he has taught various courses in social studies, was the team lead for US History, and coached basketball and track. San Francisco also held opponents to an average starting field position of the 24.7 yard line, which ranked seventh. Rodrigue is also joining the baseball coaching staff for St. Thomas More this upcoming season. Svendsen stepped down to become the head coach at Rapid City Stevens High School in his native South Dakota. 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. Staff Roster Football Coaching Staff. After 38 years in the business and stops at Stratford, Emory Rains, North Mesquite, Brenham, Hempstead and San Angelo Central, Quillian is retiring. 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). Sharp Football Analysis, LLC does not endorse, recommend or support illegal betting or gambling under any circumstances. In 2017, I returned to FBISD as the Principal of Christa Mcauliffe Middle School. Hightower has nine seasons of NFL coaching experience, most recently serving as assistant special teams coach with the 49ers in 2015. $(document).ready(function () { 1 most stressful city for workers in U.S. Turner: State takeover of Houston ISD could happen as soon as next week, Houston rap royalty Bun B on returning to Rodeo for another Takeover, This is how astronauts see Houston, Texas Gulf from space with unaided eyes. 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. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Southwestern Louisiana. 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. Hightower came to St. Thomas More in 1986 from Catholic High of Pointe Coupee. Coach Savoie has been through the ranks at STM as a player and now as a coach. Gould was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Month for December and was a two-time recipient of the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week Award (Week 2 & 15). James Jr. also registered the team's first kickoff return for a touchdown (97 yards) since 2011. According to Matt Stepp of Dave Campbells Texas Football, Bird resigned due to family reasons. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, Yates will hire former Hightower coach Padriac McGinnis as its new football head coach. He moved from defensive coordinator to head coach at St. Pius X after Stephen Hill left the post for a role with the Texas State football program. Policies DAA, DIA. LaReau retired this offseason. He began coaching there in 1975 and claimed the 1978 Class 1A state title with a 45-16 victory over St. Edmund at. As a senior, he was awarded the D. Harold Byrd Leadership Award by the coaching staff and received a bachelor of arts in marketing. Johnson left to take the head coaching job at Waller. 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. Rayburn is 2-26 the last three seasons. }); University of Missouri; Bachelor of Science in Mathematics University of Houston-Victoria; Masters in Education Administration. Ganske retired after 11 years. Sam had to miss that game, and the next one, due to being in close contact with someone with COVID-19, according to a Houston news organization. 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. Hightower joined the Redskins after working with the Texans as a coaching assistant (2006-07) and special teams assistant (2008) and spending one season as wide receivers coach at the University of Minnesota, where he worked with Jets star Eric Decker in 2009. In addition, he has taught various courses in social studies, was the team lead for US History, and coached basketball and track. Find more high school sports coverage from The Dallas Morning News here. Wade Kirkpatrick was born in Houston, Texas and is a lifelong resident of the Sugar Land area. $(document).ready(function () { St. Pius won nine games last year. Hightower joins offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and defensive coordinator Alan Williams on a revamped Bears coaching staff. He returns to Chicago after previously serving as assistant special teams coach for the Bears in 2016. Byrd was promoted from offensive coordinator to head coach on March 8. Hightower won his first state title in 1978 at Catholic Point Coupee and grinded away for 39 years before winning his second state title at St. Thomas More in 2016. Friendswood defensive coordinator Jamie Crocker will take the reins. Vice president of football operations & facilities - Matt Caracciolo. He earned his undergraduate degree from East Stroudsburg in 2004. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. 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. Fort Bend Hightower's girls basketball team is currently holding the #10 statewide position for Class 6A. Designed by CWP Design Studio and Managed by Strategic Websites. He returns to Chicago after previously serving as assistant special teams coach for the Bears in 2016. $('span#sw-emailmask-72221').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). He spent 3 years at Spring Hill High School . Kerry Coombs. Jones led Lee to six playoff appearances including a district title. As a player, Hightower joined the University of Texas football team as a walk-on before eventually earning a scholarship. 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. Following his senior season, then-head coach Mack Brown and his staff voted Hightower the D. Harold Byrd Leadership Award winner. Football Outsiders ranked the 49ers 26th and the Bears seventh. Sam replaces longtime Bowie head coach Danny DeArman, who was named the new head coach and athletic director at Joshua. Head Coach . McGinnis maintained Hightower as one of Houstons better programs since taking over in 2012. 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. 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. Here's what we learned. No, you cant get it in Chicago. Shane has coached multiple positions at STM but has spent most of his time with Quarterback Development. 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 However, some of the most important changes these franchises have made are on the coaching staff. In his spare time, Mr. Kirkpatrick enjoys spending time with his family, assisting with the youth leadership task force at his church and teaching karate classes. }); University of Texas San Antonio: BBA - Business Administration and Marketing University of Houston: M. Ed. Proudly created with Wix.com, Lance Strother has coached for St. Thomas More since 2003. During Hightower's stint in Washington, the Redskins led the NFL in kickoff coverage in 2011 and 2012. Bass takes over at Tarkington after spending time as the Port Arthur Memorial offensive coordinator. Sam has been the head coach of Hightower for the last two seasons. 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. The hire, first reported by Vype Magazine and confirmed by the Chronicle, fills the void . Yates to hire former Hightower football coach Padriac McGinnis. The Porter assistant and Galena Park graduate returns home to take the job. This is a great district! Mr. Kirkpatrick will serve as the Alpha: Hew-Men assistant principal for the 2022-2023 school year. $('span#sw-emailmask-181928').replaceWith(''); The Bears named Richard Hightower special teams coordinator on Sunday. DeAngelo Hall led the NFL in defensive touchdowns (three). var encodedEmail = swrot13('Revx.Fzvgu@sbegoraqvfq.pbz'); His love of aviation never faded despite racism that kept him and other Black pilots from getting jobs with airlines. Are Dallas Cowboys about to make another mistake with QB Dak Prescotts contract? Strother is a St. Thomas More alumni from the class of 1996. Hightower has since then hired Mansfield Legacy defensive coordinator Joseph Sam to replace McGinnis. 48. He went on to play for East Stroudsburg University in Stroudsburg, PA. Profile Bentley had been Kanipes' defensive coordinator at Santa Fe since 2014. 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. Rush left to become the athletic director at Bryan ISD. White Catholic High School in Thibodeaux, LA. 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