As a proud alumnus of Hightower High School, it is my pleasure to return as an Assistant Principal. Lifetime NFL playoffs record: 153-93 (62%) He begins his 16th year coaching, 13 of those in Plano ISD. 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. The former North Shore assistant resigned from the post. Berna is moving to the athletics director role with Magnolia ISD. McGinnis' exit was not linked to the forfeits, the Chronicle reported in November. As a player, Hightower joined the University of Texas football team as a walk-on before eventually earning a scholarship. Prejean is also the assistant baseball coach at St. Thomas More, during which he coached the 2014 State Championship team. 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. Lifetime Super Bowl record: 25-10 (71%) Sam has been the head coach of Hightower for the last two seasons. 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. Then to open the second half, Deebo Samuel set the 49ers up with great field position with a 45-yard kickoff return. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, Yates will hire former Hightower coach Padriac McGinnis as its new football head coach. Those 11 punts were returned for a total of only 19 yards and of his 11 punts, six landed inside the opposition's 20-yard line. var encodedEmail = swrot13('Nyvfun.Tertbel@sbegoraqvfq.pbz'); He went to Austin as an academic scholar and later earned an athletic scholarship after walking on. According to Matt Stepp of Dave Campbells Texas Football, Bird resigned due to family reasons. 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. Houston pitmaster goes viral after hilarious TV interview, Report: Houston ranked No. He was most recently the Assistant Head Football Coach, Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, and Head Soccer Coach. 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. 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. 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. 20 punts) and wide receiver Richie James Jr. ranked seventh in the NFL in punt return average (8.0) and 10th in kickoff return average (21.4). In addition, he has taught various courses in social studies, was the team lead for US History, and coached basketball and track. Hightower began his NFL career as a coaching assistant with the Texans in 2006 and was promoted to special-teams assistant in 2008. That month, Wishnowsky registered 11 punts for 515 yards (46.8 average), including a long of 59. Email: After ranking fourth in PFF"s special teams rankings in 2017, Hightower's unit never ranked . Mr. Kirkpatrick attended elementary, middle and high school in Fort Bend ISD and is a member of the first graduating class of Kempner High School. Hightower arrives with 15 years of NFL coaching experience, including the last five as special teams coordinator with the San Francisco 49ers. Cortese is also the assistant basketball coach for St. Thomas More. }); Email: In his lone year as St. Pius X head coach, the Panthers won nine games. He was University of Houston's director of high school relations last season. Johnson had been at Cypress Ranch since the school opened in 2008 and led the Mustangs to a 53-10 record over the last five seasons, including a perfect 10-0 regular season last year. Report: Houston is the No. Email: $('span#sw-emailmask-159393').replaceWith(''); Coleman is a graduate of Westside High School and Texas Tech. Email: 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. Pry graduated from Stroudsburg High School in Stroudsburg, PA. 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. Would time change for Red River Rivalry between Texas, Oklahoma be an upgrade? Kerry Coombs. 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. Despite their star turn against the Packers, the 49ers were ordinary on special teams all season. >>>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. That follows a 38-year stretch where the Lions never missed the playoffs. 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 GO BEYOND THE GAME: Go inside the breaking news and box scores with insights, detailed analysis and metrics in our Texas Sports Nation newsletter. I Served as an Assistant Principal at the International Leadership of Texas Katy k-8, Burton Elementary, and Travis High School. In 2017, the 49ers special teams units excelled under Hightower's guidance. Policies DAA, DIA. $('span#sw-emailmask-172036').replaceWith(''); DeAngelo Hall led the NFL in defensive touchdowns (three). Strother is the co-owner and co-inventor of Great Catch and Scientific Sports Solutions. He returned to San Francisco in 2017 after previously serving as assistant special teams. Garry Dunham officially announced his retirement after 37 years in Houston ISD and 33 of those at Kashmere. Jonathan Pry has coached for St. Thomas More since 2013. This is my 12th year in education, and I look forward to continuing my journey with the staff and students at Hightower! 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. 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. Prieto was the offensive coordinator at Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, a 5A school that averaged 44 points per game 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. Barrier comes from Wallis Brazos, where he led the Class 2A team to the playoffs in all three seaons he was head coach. 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. In 2010 I started my educational career as a Family Consumer Science teacher in Spring ISD. While students do come first in our industry, teachers are vital to their growth and maturity. }); It is my honor to serve as the Associate Principal of Hightower High School. Ryan Poles has no regrets about Chase Claypool trade, but is he ready to pay him? Deonte Thompson led the NFL in kickoff returns with 35 and ranked second with 810 yards. I later received my masters degree in Educational Management from the University of Houston, Clear Lake. Redshirt Junior Twinsburg, . 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. Crocker also spent time as the Manvel baseball coach. Assistant general manager - Dave Sears. Bears name Richard Hightower special-teams coordinator, Colts GM not sure if trading with Bears is right course of business. He returned to San Francisco in 2017 after previously serving as assistant special teams coach with the team in 2015. He works specifically with Inside Linebackers and does a great job year in and year out. The Fort Bend Hightower head coach has been hired as Arlington Bowies next head football coach, according to The Dallas Morning News Joseph Hoyt. Hell join the staff at Lovelady. My service to Hightower High School is dedicated to promoting excellence and creating a safe and supportive environment for students, staff, and families. McGinnis resigned from Hightower en route to Yates. Rookie P Mitch Wishnowsky registered a 44.9 punt average which ranked second among all rookies in franchise history (min. 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It's my privilege to coach alongside them." . McGinnis maintained Hightower as one of Houstons better programs since taking over in 2012. They ranked 25th in Rick Gosselins special-teams rankings, the most well-respected measure in the sport, in 2021. - Psychology University of Houston: M.Ed. dropped interception by safety Jaquiski Tartt, Miles Sanders free agency: Landing spots, prediction, Agent's Take: Rodgers' trade value, logistics, best fit, McCarthy discusses taking over Cowboys' play-calling, Brett Favre welfare funds scandal explained, Bears add new coordinator to Matt Eberflus' staff, Mock: Carter falls amid warrant, Ravens take QB, Rodgers' trade value, logistics and best fit, Best team fits for top FAs at each position, Ex-NFL GM on ramifications of Carter's legal issue, NFLPA issues team report cards: Commanders fail, 49ers GM says he contacted Brady as team seeks QB help, Jalen Carter issues statement amid charges. LaReau retired this offseason. They also blocked a field goal as time expired going into halftime to keep it a one-possession game. Find more high school sports coverage from The Dallas Morning News here. After graduating from Hightower, I attended the University of Houston and majored in Hotel & Restaurant Management. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. 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. McGinnis resigned from the post. He was also named Special Teams Player of the Month for December for the third-consecutive season since joining the 49ers in 2017. To view subscription options for The News and SportsDay, click here. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. He replaces Derius Swinton, who left the Bears after one season to become the 49ers' special teams coordinator. Cleveland has not made the postseason since 2013. Hes spent 11 of his 20-year career at Friendswood. Martin was the offensive coordinator at Temple the past two seaon. The football coaching staff at Valley is a dedicated group of men who can teach the game. The hire, first reported by Vype Magazine and confirmed by the Chronicle, fills the void . 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. Hightower has nine seasons of NFL coaching experience, most recently serving as assistant special teams coach with the 49ers in 2015. 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. He went on to play for Naval Academy Preparatory School from 1993-1994 and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette from 1994-1997. His guys are always in the right spot and always seem to know what is coming next. 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 . var encodedEmail = swrot13('Revx.Fzvgu@sbegoraqvfq.pbz'); Carter, who was the Cinco Ranch defensive coordinator, accepted the Goose Creek Memorial job on May 6. Johnson had been the Cypress Ranch head coach since the school opened in 2008. Im originally from Missouri and attended the University of Missouri in Columbia, before transferring to the University of Texas in San Antonio to continue my undergraduate education in business administration and marketing. Hightower and his wife, Lanet, have two sons Jaxson and Kaden and a daughter, Reagan. 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). Prior to STM, he was a graduate assistant for Auburn University from 2004-2005. The Bears on Thursday announced that Adam Amin and Kyle Brandt will join former quarterback Jim Miller on their 2018 Fox 32 preseason broadcasts. Punt returner Jacoby Jones finished fifth in the NFL and second in Houston single-season annals with a 12.1 average, including a franchise single-season record two punt return touchdowns. He was two-time Coach of the Year at REL. 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 . Doty is the new coach at Stephenville. No, you cant get it in Chicago. All Rights Reserved. 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. But a recent recognition rewarded Anthony for his efforts to lead both on and off the football field. As it is, hell get two chances a year to try. In 2011, I started my journey as a Campus Administrator when I became an Assistant Principal at Willowridge High School. 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). Joseph Sam is heading back to the Dallas area. March 8, 2019. Special Teams Coordinator / Cornerbacks . 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. His offense averaged 40.3 points per game last season. Owner/chairman/president - Michael Bidwill. 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. In his time as an assistant at Temple, the Wildcats played in state championship games in 2014 and 2016. Taff was promoted to replace Hendrix. The team made a state semifinal in 2014. 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. Shanle is a Nebraska Blackshirt with a Super Bowl ring from when he was on the New York Giants practice squad. 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. 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. Rush left to become the athletic director at Bryan ISD. By 2017, I progressed my career and became an Administrator. When the playoffs arrive, Warren Sharps betting recommendations become even more profitable. From 2006-08, Hightower was on Houston's coaching staff as a coaching assistant (2006-07) before being elevated to special teams assistant (2008). JESSE . 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. Hightower has nine seasons of NFL coaching experience, most recently serving as assistant special teams coach with the 49ers in 2015. Hightower forfeited two district games against Foster and Angleton last seasonafter it was discovered that illegal technology was used in the press box in six of the teams seven district games. FBISD exists to inspire and equip all students to pursue futures beyond what they can imagine, 2021-22 School Report Card and Federal Report Card, James Reese Career & Technical Center Upcoming Events, FBEF Launches Fort Bend ISD Alumni Nation. 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. 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