He compiles the Hot 150 list of football players to watch in Orange County before each season. WANT TO MAKE A DONATION TO PIEDMONT HIGH SCHOOL? Im allowed to trim around my ears and eyes, but I cant get a haircut until after this season, said Coach Smith. "We made a bet last year before the season that if they won state, I would grow my hair out like I had it in the 80s. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. We started this a long time ago. Jamar Burke. Altus Public Schools announced Thursday on Facebook that the school board has approved the hire of Reed, who led the Bulldogs to a Class 5A state title in 2015. PIEDMONT, Ala. (WBRC) - Piedmont head coach Steve Smith has a new hairstyle this football season and it's a mullet. They got their rematch, Orange Lutheran interim coach Alex Helmage said of Chaminade. He is survived by his wife, Pam, his three daughters and a recently-born grandson. Rife has a long-standing history with Richlands High School, having coached the Lady Blue Tornadoes from the 1970s until 2005, and also serving as the boys' basketball coach, Fox News reported. I may be a little partial because it is the job I have right now and have had for 17 years. Subscribe now. Nathan Studdard. Join us Tuesday at 2PM in the Gym as we welcome Coach Smith. "It's an honor and a privilege to be the head football coach at Piedmont High School, Johnson said in a statement. But I told my son and the seniors, I would keep it until graduation. Born in Castro Valley CA, has been a San Jose resident since 1966. But I have to do whats best for me and my family., Trotman added, It was not easy. Footage of the incident was shared on social media. Non-Discrimination Policy, Declaracin Contra la Discriminacin. Reed, from Marietta, received The Oklahoman's . The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. A celebration of life for Cyrus will be held at Friends Church in Yorba Linda on Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary. He also writes about high school football recruiting, including The Register's annual FAB 15 teams that list the top high school football players in the Western U.S. before National Signing Day . Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. Piedmont High School's football team received news on August 3 of the sudden resignation of head coach John Trotman, with the first game of the season fewer than three weeks away. Board Policies Bond Program/CBOC Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Fraud, Waste & Abuse Alert Hotline Intra/Inter-District Transfers LCAP Report Bullying School Accountability Report Cards (SARCS) Non-Discrimination Policy, Declaracin Contra la Discriminacin. Joko countered with her own 3-pointer with 2:23 left, giving Orange Lutheran a 55-54 advantage. He has been an assistant coach at McClymonds and Bishop ODowd in recent seasons. Steve Smith has stepped down after an ultra-successful 17 years as head coach at Piedmont and will become head coach at Westbrook Christian in Gadsden. I have coached two years of Milpitas High School tennis, ten years of Piedmont Hills High School tennis, two seasons with Piedmont Hills High School Boys Basketball, and ten years with Lifetime Activities tennis academy. They might think Im crazy if I go over there like this, he joked. bsmet@piedmont.k12.ca.us. After that, Ill probably cut it., Westbrook Christian School is honored to announce that Steve Smith will be joining our Family as Head Football Coach and Athletic Director. Mitch Hanson. The best of the best in Alabama High School Football over the past 100 seasons. I didnt want our season to end at all because we have a really good sisterhood, Joko said. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Copyright 2020 WBRC. Blanchard, Steve Smith's defensive coordinator for all 17 years Smith served as Piedmont High's head football coach, has been elevated to interim head coach, Piedmont principal Dr. Adam Clemons said. Im honored to be the interim coach. I have a passion for teaching as well, so coaching was a natural fit for me. Mauro posted a 3-7 record in his first season and 5-5 in year two at Carrollton. Our dedicated staff of coaches and administrators is committed to creating a positive coaching experience for our student athletes and their endless commitment and efforts show up on the field, hardwoods and diamonds across our Piedmont community. LEAGUE 2-3 4th in League. I have started playing badminton at the beginning of my freshman year at Piedmont and since then I fell in love with the sport. Join us in the forums to submit corrections and new information. ", RELATED: High School Apologizes for 'Unacceptable' Final Football Score After Beating Opponent 106-0. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. He will succeed Dusty Davis. He also coached the schools boys tennis team. During the interview, we discuss his transition from. No. They have 3 children: Sean (20) is a sophomore at Wallace State Community College where he is playing baseball, Sloan (18) is a senior and Savannah (16) is a junior at Piedmont High School. GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) A former employee of Page High School is facing multiple child sex crime charges, according to court records. I look forward to learning, achieving, and growing with all our players throughout each season. Im miserable right now with it because Ive had the same short hair cut for 30 years probably in my life or 35 years, but growing it out and seeing how crazy it looks on me, it was worth it though. Feb. 16: Altus hires Jeremy Reed. He also will be athletic director at Westbrook. I think this is the best job in the state of Alabama. Coach Smith at the age of 35, accepted the position of head coach and athletic director at Piedmont High School in 2006. Athletics Office Clerk. Head F/S football coach for 11 years at Piedmont Hills High School. That kind of hurt us down the stretch.. Orange Lutheran took its first lead since early in the opening period at 52-51 on a running baseline floater by Princess Cassell with 3:39 left in the fourth quarter. The Tazewell County Board of Education has launched an investigation, Fox News reported. Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport. Required fields are marked *. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". PIEDMONT A little less than two weeks removed from Steve Smith announcing his intention to leave Piedmont for the Westbrook Christian head football coaching/athletic director positions, the Bulldogs are turning to a very familiar face in the interim to lead their football program. I think they lost three games in the region by a field goal each. a great academic institution to get a first class education and play Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Since 2014, he's coached Piedmont Hills High School, where his swimmers have set 7 school records and won two conference championships. Though a friend introduced me to tryout for the team but ever since then I have made it a part of my life. pic.twitter.com/MDjGUjDq1d, A statement released by the superintendent of the Tazewell County Board of Education, Dr. Chris Stacy, said, "We are aware of the incident at the RHS basketball game and while we do not condone any misconduct from our coaches or spectators at this time we are still investigating the actions of all parties involved. Westbrook announced it will welcome Smith at 2 p.m. Tuesday. This website is powered by SportsEngine's. Blanchard said hes heard nothing but support from the players, the coaching staff, and the community at-large. Brodie Phillips. PF191 PA248 STREAK1W. RELATED: High School Basketball Coach Fired for Allegedly Impersonating 13-Year-Old Player During Game, We are aware of the incident at the RHS girls basketball game and while we do not condone any misconduct from our coaches or spectators at this time we are still investigating the actions of all parties involved. being named head coach, he had spent three years as an assistant with the The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Coach Smith has been growing his hair out after he lost a bet with last years team. He was a lion.. Richlands head coach Tom Rife was captured on video . Coached JV football at Willow Glen High School from 1981 to 1986 and assistant track and field coach for throwers 1980-1987. Im ready to do it. LOS ANGELES Orange Lutherans girls basketball team added another chapter to its impressive postseason Tuesday night. The Warriors won four of their first five games before losing four in a row and missing the playoffs for the second straight season. He was a great classroom teacher and he was a great on-the-court teacher, said Carl Sweet, the former athletic director at El Dorado. PIEDMONT, Ala. (WBRC) - Piedmont head coach Steve Smith has a new hairstyle this football season and its a mullet. This is Bacilio Monterroso I will be the Wrestling Head Coach for Piedmont Hills I am looking forward to another season with Piedmont Hills last Year I was the JV Coach. I love sports and being competitive. We have chosen to publish this information in hopes our visitors will participate in assisting us to complete every school. Smith certainly isnt leaving Piedmont on negative terms. Sports teams not only give you a chance to improve . This site uses cookies from Google to deliver its services and to analyze traffic. In 2018 I became Athletic Director. It certainly wasnt easy, Smith said. Below, Principal Stamey's announcement andthe introduction of Coach Phil Mauro who makes a three-to-four minute intro himself. I enjoy teaching tennis at all levels and if I could, I would teach my dogs as well. Then I became a full time teacher in the Physical Education department starting August 2006. He was honored as a Jim Staunton Champion for Character by the CIF-Southern Section in 2017. Obtained a Masters Degree in Coaching and Athletic Administration from Concordia University, Irvine CA. He took over at Piedmont in 2006 and started a dominant run with the Bulldogs. Taught Special Education from 1989-2003 and Physical Education from 1998-present at Piedmont Hills High School. The coaching staff is ready to know. Piedmont coach Steve Smith consoles his son Sloan Smith after the loss to St. James the AHSAA Super 7 Class 3A championship at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. The spectator did not appear to fight back. During football season, he partners with Steve Fryer and Jonathan Khamis on OCVarsity's Gridiron Show and hosts a weekly podcast on Trinity League football. Mauro received the Ohio Coach of the Year from the Associated Press in 2007. Cyrus coached his daughters, Brianne, Jessica and Michelle, in tennis at El Dorado, Sweet said. 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By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. I have been Coaching HS basketball for 15yrs with 4 division I championships at PHHS. The coaching staff has just been overwhelmingly in support, just like the players. Piedmont High School (AL) Varsity Football Piedmont Bulldogs Varsity Boys Football Piedmont, AL FOLLOW TEAM 22-23 V. Football Home Schedule Roster Stats Standings Rankings Photos Videos News More / Piedmont High School Football Piedmont Football OVERALL 13-3 0.81 Win % REGION 7-0 1st 3A Region 6 HOME4-1 AWAY5-1 NEUTRAL4-1 PF616 PA269 STREAK1L These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Piedmont High School - 800 Magnolia Avenue, Piedmont, CA 94611 - (510) 594-2600 - bsmet@piedmont.k12.ca.us, Piedmont High school, 800 Magnolia Avenue, Piedmont, CA 94611. He was always working to help his student-athletes improve.. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. With his body hooked up to tubes and a medical mask on his face, Cyrus picked up a small tablet device and started working. All rights reserved. Since the age of seven, tennis has been a part of my life; I played on the Milpitas High School team for four years and had the opportunity to play one season at De Anza College. I am a competitive, passionate coach who loves developing players into their full potential. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. In 2015, Dan received the Bud Dwyer Jr. media award from the Southern California High School Football Coaches Association. Kudos to all the players who stuck with it despite the incredible delays, to make the season happen. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. In 2015, Dan received the Bud Dwyer Jr. media award from the Southern California High School Football Coaches Association. During football season, he partners with Steve Fryer and Jonathan Khamis on OCVarsity's Gridiron Show and hosts a weekly podcast on Trinity League football. Built with the Largo WordPress Theme from the Institute for Nonprofit News. High School Basketball Coach Fired for Allegedly Impersonating 13-Year-Old Player During Game, High School Apologizes for 'Unacceptable' Final Football Score After Beating Opponent 106-0. There are a lot of good things going on there. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Blanchard has been with the Bulldogs for the past 17 years. By using this site, you agree to its use of cookies. Westchesters Ronyae Jackson, a Cal State L.A. commit, responded with a 3-pointer to give the Comets (29-2) a 54-52 lead. Now its state playoffs. Graduated Willow Glen High School, Class of 1979, lettered in Football and Track. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. There are 64 teams . Piedmont earned a North Coast Section Division 4 playoff berth, but lost in the first round to Justin-Siena-Napa, 53-28. I absolutely love the game of volleyball. Piedmont beat Mobile Christian to win its fourth state championship in school history last December and Coach Smith kept his word. Piedmont won their second state title in 2015 with a convincing 44-7 win over Bayside Academy in Tuscaloosa. Blanchard has been with the Bulldogs for the past 17 years. He was honored as a Jim Staunton Champion for Character by the CIF . EA Sports Today was first to report the news. Huge turnout at todays match. Ive seen it grow from nothing to where its at now. 1, Final Orange County boys basketball Top 25: Mater Dei, Canyon finish 1-2 in the rankings, Boys and girls soccer: Tuesdays scores, updated schedule for CIF SoCal Regional playoffs, Crean Lutheran girls soccer completes unbelievable trek to CIF-SS Division 5 title, Southern California home sales fall to all-time low, Teacher at Irvines Beckman High School arrested after recording devices found in restroom, Final bones of 50-year-old Laguna Hills mall are coming down, OC students snowed in at science camps are coming home, Killer keto? Blanchard will run the program "until the position is filled," Clemons said. Assistant Coach. Its been a long time since I started over, but I do have some familiarity with Westbrook since they were in our region, he said. @EDHS_athletics @ocvarsity pic.twitter.com/kVCRiXkXUf, goldenhawks (@edhsathletics) October 2, 2018, Each athlete touched the chair after introductions. Your email address will not be published. (Major sports) 3. I really do, Smith said of Piedmont. His first head coaching job came at Cedar Bluff in 1995. Im just ready to get it started to be honest and I think the team is too. Piedmont won their second state title in 2015 with a convincing 44-7 win over Bayside Academy in Tuscaloosa. Longtime defensive coordinator James Blanchard said he was told by Piedmont High School principal Dr. Adam Clemons on Tuesday afternoon that he would be Piedmont's interim head coach until the position is filled. But the big shots were only just starting. Defensive coordinator Jerome Johnson was named interim coach. I hope they do the right thing for the coaching staff, the players and the community. 27-20 (L) Piedmont vs. Seaside On 8/26, the Piedmont varsity football team lost their home non-conference game against Seaside (CA) by a score of 27-20 . While at Piedmont Hills, assistant & head coach for track and field, throwers 1988-2005, 2010-2015. Coach Smith has been married to the former Rachel Stone for 25 years. PEOPLE reached out to Richlands High School leadership for comment on Tuesday afternoon. OVERALL 3-7 0.30 Win %. Ive had a lot of support from the community not just our community, but a lot coaches around the state and a lot of people I know around the state.. Football Team History Piedmont Bulldogs Some records may be incomplete. He spent 11 years there, finishing with an 85-45 record. Zach Rhinehart. The Piedmont football team will play their 100th season of Friday Night Lights at Witter Field in the spring of 2021 after the Fall season was delayed by Covid. He needs to step down or be removed," one commenter said on a video of the attack posted to Facebook. Longtime defensive coordinator James Blanchard said he was told by Piedmont High School principal Dr. Adam Clemons on Tuesday afternoon that he would be Piedmonts interim head coach until the position is filled. He also served as director of operations at Contra Costa College, and has been an assistant coach at Granite Bay High School, one of the top programs in the Sac-Joaquin Section. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter! Click to view the master PHS sports schedule here. We had a tremendous off-season. Defensive coordinator Jerome Johnson was named interim For PHHS football varsity assistant coach - 1987-88, 1990-96, head JV coach - 1989, 1997, head Varsity coach - 1998 to present. Everyone has been willing to buy into the vision we had to make this program recognizable statewide, and weve been able to do that.. (510) 594-2626. jdavidhazy@piedmont.k12.ca.us. The goal of our comments policy is to help ensure it is a vibrant yet civil space. They were close to being a playoff team. Jan. 13Steve Smith, who raised Piedmont High School football to a state Class 3A power, has accepted the head coaching position at Westbrook Christian. 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