Email: 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). In 2006, I was given the opportunity to help open a new campus, William B. Travis High School in FBISD. section: | slug: bears-matt-eberflus-adds-to-new-chicago-staff-hires-richard-hightower-as-special-teams-coordinator | sport: football | route: article_single.us | His guys are always in the right spot and always seem to know what is coming next. He went on to play for Arkansas Tech from 1996-2000. He went on to play for Naval Academy Preparatory School from, Jonathan Pry has coached for St. Thomas More since 2013. The team made a state semifinal in 2014. 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. Prior to STM, he was a graduate assistant for Auburn University from, 2023 by James Consulting. My service to Hightower High School is dedicated to promoting excellence and creating a safe and supportive environment for students, staff, and families. Hell have a hard act to follow after former Bears special-teams boss Chris Tabor joined the Panthers. Cleveland has not made the postseason since 2013. According to Matt Stepp of Dave Campbells Texas Football, Bird resigned due to family reasons. Coach: Johnny Majors (12-0) Points For: 381 Points/G: 31.8 (7th of 137) Points Against: 133 Opp Pts/G: 11.1 (7th of 137) SRS: 23.06 (2nd of 137) SOS: 4.97 (56th of 137) Bowl Game: Won Sugar Bowl 27-3 versus Georgia Pitt School History 1976 Pitt Statistics Schedule & Results Roster An ad blocker has likely prevented this video content from loading. $(document).ready(function () { 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. 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. 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 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. Policies DAA, DIA. He previously taught and coached at Dulles High School for 11 years. Kanipes leaves Santa Fe for Brazosport. Richard Hightower is in his 14th season in the NFL and fourth as the 49ers special teams coordinator. 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. Special Teams Coordinator / Cornerbacks . DeAngelo Hall led the NFL in defensive touchdowns (three). Svendsen went 6-33 in four seasons at Caney Creek. He returns to Chicago after previously serving as assistant special teams coach for the Bears in 2016. 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. 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 love to support the efforts of our teachers. Would time change for Red River Rivalry between Texas, Oklahoma be an upgrade? He is a product of Fort Bend ISD, graduating from Dulles High School. Garry Dunham officially announced his retirement after 37 years in Houston ISD and 33 of those at Kashmere. Terry Tidwell may have the best feel in game than any other coach I have ever coached against. $('span#sw-emailmask-172036').replaceWith(''); 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. 5.0). Front office. It is a testament to his teaching/coaching ability that year in and year out STM will be solid on defense (opposing coach). However, some of the most important changes these franchises have made are on the coaching staff. The Bears named Richard Hightower special teams coordinator on Sunday. 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. Pasadenas last winning season was in 2002. Ganske retired after 11 years. She also earned her masters degree at the University of Houston in curriculum and instruction focusing in science education. Email: All three coordinator positions now are spoken for. }); Bachelor of Science; University of Houston Master of Education in Educational Leadership. Richard Hightower is in his first year as special teams coordinator with the Bears in 2022. Rookie P Mitch Wishnowsky registered a 44.9 punt average which ranked second among all rookies in franchise history (min. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. 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). 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). Bears coordinators Luke Getsy (offense), Alan Williams (defense) and Richard Hightower (special teams) spoke to the media about Justin Fields' performance against the Dolphins, rookie linebacker Jack Sanborn's first NFL start and more. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. 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. Before Cy Ranch, Johnson was the head coach at Klein Forest and Fort Bend Hightower. Proudly created with Wix.com, Lance Strother has coached for St. Thomas More since 2003. The 4.2 opponent punt return average was the eighth-best in the NFL since 2001. They also blocked a field goal as time expired going into halftime to keep it a one-possession game. The Yellowjackets have not made the playoffs since 2005. 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. 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. I then transitioned to my Alma Mater, Kempner High School, where I taught all levels of math and became the Head Track and Field coach. Punter Mitch Wishnowsky had an outstanding year in 2021. 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). Robert E. Lee High School basketball coach; Jones was a head basketball coach for 28 years, including 21 as head coach at Lee. I taught marketing and business courses, and served as the DECA advisor operating a school store. But the seventh-round pick still has plenty of room for improvement. He returned to San Francisco in 2017 after previously serving as assistant special teams. From 2006-08, Hightower was on Houston's coaching staff as a coaching assistant (2006-07) before being elevated to special teams assistant (2008). Johnson went 10-0 at Cy Ranch during the regular season last year before losing to Westfield in overtime in the second round of the playoffs. Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographer, Tony Bullard 2013/Freelance Photographer. Strother is a St. Thomas More alumni from the class of 1996. 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. 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. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. All Rights Reserved. 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. Hightower arrives with 15 years of NFL coaching experience, including the last five as special teams coordinator with the San Francisco 49ers. He was also Teacher of the Year at Lee. In his lone year as St. Pius X head coach, the Panthers won nine games. }); 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. 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. - Principal Certification Kingsbridge University: Ph.D. - Curriculum & Instruction, Dr. D. will serve as the Alpha: S-Z assistant principal for the 2022-23 school year. Curse broken #eat #family #bringhometheship pic.twitter.com/Ie9FsmGPF2. Bears name Richard Hightower special-teams coordinator, Colts GM not sure if trading with Bears is right course of business. Johnson had been the Cypress Ranch head coach since the school opened in 2008. SMUs potential move to Pac-12 carries plenty of positives - but what are the risks? $(document).ready(function () { I am so excited about this school year. Hickey comes to Yates from Summer Creek where he was an assistant. 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. 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. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Taff was promoted to replace Hendrix. 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. 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. While students do come first in our industry, teachers are vital to their growth and maturity. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Hightower replaces Chris Tabor, who left for the same role with the . Sharp Football Analysis, LLC does not endorse, recommend or support illegal betting or gambling under any circumstances. var encodedEmail = swrot13('naqer.eborefba@sbegoraqvfq.pbz'); Bentley had been Kanipes' defensive coordinator at Santa Fe since 2014. St. Pius won nine games last year. var encodedEmail = swrot13('Znel.Terra@sbegoraqvfq.pbz'); NFLPA poll ranking workplace experience ranks Bears 13th, Jalen Carters warrants send ripples through Bears draft plans, Bear Down & Out: Insightful documentary sums up why Chicagos on the verge of losing its team. Doty is the new coach at Stephenville. ON HOUSTONCHRONICLE.COM:Yates wants to add a fifth title and celebrate on the court. The Porter assistant and Galena Park graduate returns home to take the job. As a senior, he was awarded the D. Harold Byrd Leadership Award by the coaching staff and received a bachelor of arts in marketing. He began coaching there in 1975 and claimed the 1978 Class 1A state title with a 45-16 victory over St. Edmund at. 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. Howard stepped away after three seasons, going 6-23 in his time at Tarkington. The former Cypress Springs assistant was 0-10 in his only year at Alvin. I am excited about my return to Hightower High School, and I look forward to working with the staff to help make sure all students become College and Career Ready. Schreiber also was a head coach at Duncanville and Hondo. Kerry Coombs. After four season he received a call from Coach Hightower to return home and has been here for 10+ years. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicants job qualifications, experience, and abilities. Arceneaux graduated from Acadiana High School in Lafayette, LA. Yates to hire former Hightower football coach Padriac McGinnis. The Bears also are hiring Cardinals offensive quality-control coach Jim Dray as their tight ends coach. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. From 2006-08, Hightower was on Houston's coaching staff as a coaching assistant (2006-07) before being elevated to special teams assistant (2008). Hightower began his NFL career as a coaching assistant with the Texans in 2006 and was promoted to special-teams assistant in 2008. Joseph, the nephew of Katy coach Gary Joseph, was promoted to head coach after three seasons as the offensive coordinator at Magnolia West. 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. Designed by CWP Design Studio and Managed by Strategic Websites. 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. 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. Yates forfeited two wins last season due to playing two ineligible players. Wade Kirkpatrick was born in Houston, Texas and is a lifelong resident of the Sugar Land area. }); Bachelor of Science; University of Houston Master of Science; University of Houston Clear Lake. 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 former North Shore assistant resigned from the post. 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. 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. He also earned NFC Player of the Month honors for September. 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. Bryan Brown. 12:39 PM on Mar 11, 2021 CST. }); Degrees: University of Houston: B. S. - Biology University of Houston: B.S. He returns to Chicago after previously serving as assistant special teams coach for the Bears in 2016. He'd leave the Bears for a promotion with the 49ers but, half a decade later, he's heading back to Soldier Field. 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. Strother is the co-owner and co-inventor of Great Catch and Scientific Sports Solutions. He was most recently the Assistant Head Football Coach, Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, and Head Soccer Coach. That season, Hightower helped the 49ers punt coverage unit rank eighth in the NFL allowing just 6.4 yards per return, while working with rookie P Bradley Pinion. In 2012, Washington ranked first in the NFC in passes defensed and had four returned touchdowns. He has trained hundreds of QBs nationally in the past 10 years. Broc Prejean has coached for St. Thomas More since 2006. $(document).ready(function () { The official Football Coach List for the Sacramento State . Hightower arrives with 15 years of NFL coaching experience, including the last five as special teams coordinator with the San Francisco 49ers. Geist takes over at San Antonio Clark. $(document).ready(function () { 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). Founder and CEO Howard Schultz has launched a series of Oleato Italian for oiled coffees in Milan, the city that inspired his coffee house empire. 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). Devin Hightower. Prejean is also the assistant baseball coach at St. Thomas More, during which he coached the 2014 State Championship team. Jonathan Pry has coached for St. Thomas More since 2013. Hell join the staff at Lovelady. Hightower was also instrumental in the development of first-year kicker Kai Forbath, who broke an NFL record by hitting his first 17 field goal attempts and led the NFL with a 94.4 field goal percentage. 2023 Football Support Staff. 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. $(document).ready(function () { $(document).ready(function () { 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. San Francisco also held opponents to an average starting field position of the 24.7 yard line, which ranked seventh. 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 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. He returned to San Francisco in 2017 after previously serving as assistant special teams coach with the team in 2015. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, Yates will hire former Hightower coach Padriac McGinnis as its new football head coach. Schobel, who played in the NFL as a tight end for seven seasons with the Bengals and Eagles and was a star at Columbus High School, was named head coach on May 13. Yates missed the playoffs last year for the second time in four seasons. 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. Nick Cortese has coached for St. Thomas More since 2013. Shane has coached multiple positions at STM but has spent most of his time with Quarterback Development. In his tenure at STM his QBs have broke every school record and guided the team to multiple championships. General manager - Monti Ossenfort. He has an overall record of 541-316 and a mark of 383-248 at Lee. Check out some numbers that defined his career. Hightower has nine seasons of NFL coaching experience, most recently serving as assistant special teams coach with the 49ers in 2015. Hightower and his wife, Lanet, have two sons Jaxson and Kaden and a daughter, Reagan. He went on to play for Arkansas Tech from, Marty Cannon has coached for St. Thomas More since 2013. 10:52 am ET. at Cortese is also the assistant basketball coach for St. Thomas More. Gould's 39 made field goals were the second-most in a single-season in franchise history (K David Akers 44 made field goals in 2011) and tied for the third-most in a single-season in NFL history. The leadership skills that new Bears tight end Trey Burton displays on a daily basis at Halas Hall stem from his days as a quarterback at Venice High School in Florida. As a player, Hightower joined the University of Texas football team as a walk-on before eventually earning a scholarship.

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