Rush Propst is returning to the high school sidelines. Monday, Coosa Christian in Alabama announced that Propst, who’s won seven-time state championships, will be the school’s associate head coach and athletic director.
Success and controversy have followed Propst during his last three stops at Hoover (Alabama), Colquitt County (Georgia) and Valdosta (Georgia). He won five Alabama state titles at Hoover and two Georgia crowns at Colquitt County, including the 2015 High School Football America national championship.
Propst was fired from Valdosta in 2021 after just one season (2020) at the helm of America’s winningest high school football program. An investigation by the Georgia High School Association led to the Valdosta High School football program being fined $7,500 and being banned from the ’21 Georgia high school playoffs for “rules violations relating to recruiting and a lack of administrative control.” In addition, the school was placed probation for the 2021 season and was forced to forfeit seven 2020 wins in which ineligible players were used.
Last season, Coosa advanced to the Alabama 1A state semifinals under head coach Mark O’Bryant, who was recently named 1A Coach of the Year by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. O’Bryant remains the school’s head coach.
One of the best Coaches this Nation has ever produced will be joining one of the fastest rising programs in the State of Alabama, Coosa Christian. Rush Propst will be the Associate Head Coach and Athletic Director, effective immediately for the Conquerors. @BenThomasPreps pic.twitter.com/4cfq1WMRuX
— Average Joe’s Sports Talk, LLC (@AverageJoesSpo1) January 16, 2023
