One of the top soccer coaches in Alabama history is making a move, much to the delight and benefit of Vestavia Hills High School.

The Vestavia Hills Board of Education approved Tuesday morning the hiring of David Di Piazza as the Rebels’ next boys soccer coach.

“I’m honored,” Di Piazza said. “Vestavia is an incredible school. It’s a place that has a ton of potential. I know there is potential there and I think I’m the guy that can get that out of them. It’s a fun, new challenge.”

He will be just the third coach in program history. Legendary coach Rick Grammer led the program he started for 35 years, winning 633 games, a state record that still stands. Leo Harlan has led the program for the last 10 years.

Di Piazza has established a reputation as one of the top coaches in the state over

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