Vestavia Hills City Schools

June 3, 2025 – Vestavia Hills High School is welcoming a new era of boys’ soccer leadership with the hiring of David Di Piazza as the program’s new head coach.

The Vestavia Hills Board of Education officially approved Di Piazza’s appointment this morning, bringing one of Alabama’s most accomplished high school soccer coaches to the Rebels’ sidelines.

With more than 540 career coaching victories and 12 AHSAA state championships, Di Piazza arrives at VHHS following a successful tenure at Oak Mountain High School, where he led the boys’ soccer team to four consecutive Final Four appearances as well as a 7A state championship in 2024.

“Coach Di Piazza has unmatched experience and a track record of building championship programs,” said incoming VHCS Athletic Director Laura Casey. “He leads with integrity, expects excellence, and deeply values the growth of student-athletes both on and off the field.”

In addition to his recent success at Oak Mountain, Di Piazza previously coached at John Carroll Catholic High School and served in collegiate roles at Birmingham-Southern College, Wallace State Community College, and Samford University. His accolades include multiple Coach of the Year honors from the NFHS, United Soccer Coaches, and local media organizations.

A Birmingham-Southern College alumnus, Di Piazza holds a master’s degree in education from UAB and is certified at the highest levels of soccer coaching in the United States.

Vestavia Hills Athletics will host a Meet and Greet to introduce Coach Di Piazza this Wednesday, June 4, from 5 to 6 p.m. in the VHHS Competition Gym. Students, families, and community members are encouraged to attend and welcome the newest member of the Rebels athletic family.