The Varsity football team travels to Dallas, Texas tomorrow for their game against Dallas A+ Academy. The Vikings are coming off two gut-wrenching losses at home, but remain focused on this week’s opponent. “The mark of a great player is in his ability to come back. The great champions have all come back from defeat.” Coach Bagot feels like his team is poised to do just that. The team has had a good week of practice in preparation for their game on Friday. The Vikings are hungry for a win.

After Friday’s game, the team will enjoy Saturday’s college football matchup between the Baylor Bears and the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Cowboys Stadium. This trip couldn’t have come at a better time for the Vikings squad.

The Vikings will be back at home next week, as the team is set to play KIPP Northeastern. Kick off for that game is scheduled for 5:00pm on Viking Field. Good luck to our boys this weekend! Go Vikings!

Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) annually selects 50 youth and high school sports coaches from throughout the U.S. who embody the ideals of a Double-Goal Coach, striving to win, while also pursuing the second, more-important goal of teaching life lessons through sports. Nominations may come from a school or youth sports organization leader, fellow coach, parent, athlete, friend or family member. The award includes a chance to win an all-expense paid trip to California in April to accept the honor at our National Youth Sports Awards, $200, certificate and recognition in PCA’s website, newsletters and media campaigns.

For more details and to nominate coaches, visit:
www.positivecoach.org/CoachAwards

Also, the Positive Coaching Alliance will be conducting a Student-Athlete and Parent workshop on Wednesday, October 14th, from 6PM-7:30PM. The workshop will be held in the Middle School cafeteria. Help us make our student-athletes better! Pizza will be provided, so come hungry!!! PLEASE SEE ATTACHED FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION. See you there!

Please join us for High School Info Night, an evening dedicated to learning about Village High School, on Wednesday, October 7th at 6:00 PM. Workshops will be held on the International Baccalaureate Programme and College Counseling. In addition, you will have an opportunity to meet high school faculty, coaches, and administration. This is a great opportunity to bring your middle school student to experience the high school as well.

6:00 PM – Introduction with High School Director Jonathan Keen in the High School Cafeteria
6:15 – 7:00 PM – Visit with High School Faculty and Staff 2nd and 3rd Floor Common Area
7:00 PM – 7:45 PM – IB and College Counseling Workshops in the Learning Commons and Black Box Theatre

All of our Varsity coaches will be there to answer your questions. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and learn more about our coaches, programs, and our growing facilities! We hope to see you there!

On Friday, October 2nd, the entire Village School volleyball program will be traveling to watch one of their own, Lauren Fernandez-Miller, play for her new school. Last Spring, Lauren received an athletic scholarship to St. Thomas University to continue playing the sport she loves. Lauren was a student at The Village School her entire life. She has given countless hours back to The Village School by working volleyball camps, and she still shows up to support the program since she has graduated. As a freshman, Lauren is already a key contributor to the St. Thomas University volleyball team. She is top 10 in her conference in multiple statistical categories. St. Thomas University has had a great start to their season, and Lauren’s excellent play has played an important part in her team’s success.

This Friday will be a special moment for Coach Klausmeyer, the coaching staff, and the entire volleyball program. All of our current players have been positively impacted by Lauren. Some have had the pleasure of being her teammate. Some have had the pleasure of watching her play. Some have had the pleasure of being coached by her at camp. This Friday, when St. Thomas University takes on Our Lady of the Lake, the program will have the opportunity to cheer her on, and show our appreciation for who she is as a person, and appreciate her ability on the court.

Game time is set for Friday, October 2nd, at 6:00pm.

Go Lauren!

The sixth and seventh grade football team tied against Presbyterian on Thursday night, 7-7. After being down 7-0 in the first quarter, the Vikings stormed back with a sixty yard drive to tie up the game before halftime. Kemdi E scored the Vikings only touchdown on a 1-yd touchdown run, and ran in the ensuing one-point conversion. The Vikings defense shut out Presbyterian in the second half with notable performances by Benjamin C, Hugh C, Rodrigo J-M, and fumble recovery by Travis M. With that tie, the Vikings are now 2-1-1 on the season. Come out next Thursday as the middle school takes on the Northside Lions at home at 4:30pm. Go Vikings!