Head Coach, Scott Mastro, is in year 2 as the Head Coach of the Cross Country program. After a successful first season, the team has grown in size with over 40 runners on the high school team. The philosophy is no different. “Our philosophy is to develop a student-athlete’s aerobic power over the course of their high school career. We do this by emphasizing discipline, effort, skill, teamwork, and self-control. There are no magic workouts. The magic is in consistency. We believe if we create a family environment and provide a structured, progressive, goal-oriented plan, athletes will form strong bonds with each other, and want to come to practice everyday.And the team that practices everyday, works hard with great focus, and has fun along the way, is difficult to beat in competition.”

The Vikings had a successful year in TAPPS 4A last year, producing a State Champion on the girls side, Charlotte S. The Vikings are now jumping up to TAPPS 6A and competing against some of the best competition the state has to offer. When asked about his expectations for the season, Coach Mastro said, “My expectations are for both Girls and Boys Varsity to begin the season in the top half of our district, and finish in the top two.”

The team is returning some key pieces from last year’s team. “The Viking Boys’ harrier squad returns two from last years state meet team, but has almost doubled in size. Many of these new athletes are freshman and taking training very seriously. Between these freshman and our returning veterans, there will be intense competition for the Boys number 4-7 spots. I expect great things from this group this year. Our girls team returns four runners from last year’s state meet team. While injuries have been a problem for three of them, two appear healthy and are beginning to train hard again. And with the addition of a couple of talented freshman, the team looks to be competitive in its new large school division, TAPPS 6A.”

More to come from Coach Mastro and the growing high school cross country team. The team’s first meet is on Saturday, September 3rd. Good luck and GO VIKINGS!

The Varsity Volleyball team began their season on August 1st with 2-a-day practices. Chandace Tryon stepped into the role of the Head Coach this year, after serving the Vikings as a JV coach for the past 3 years. Gina Brancato and Angela Vargas come to the Varsity team as 1st year assistants. The Varsity Vikings consists of 12 players, with 7 of those players being Seniors. The coaching staff and the team are excited to enter the new TAPPS 6A district and plan to have a very competitive season. The Vikings will play their first home match on Tuesday, August 23rd at 5:00pm, and will have their first home district game on Thursday, August 25th at 7:00pm.

Hey Vikings!!!! We are going to be back in full effect and we are excited! It is time for you to sign up for the first VILLAGE TAKEOVER of the year!

If you are new to Village, The Village Takeover is an event where a fan bus is filled with students and we head over to cheer on our teams at designated away games! WE TAKEOVER!

The first Takeover will be Thursday, August 25, 2016. The bus will leave from Moore Gym at 4pm and return immediately following the football game. Due to construction on our field, the Vikings will play at Houston Baptist University. Don’t get left out… ask your parents… sign up here… get an exclusive Takeover shirt… and get HYPE! [Teachers and staff you can get on the bus too!]

Sign up form: https://goo.gl/forms/11NmUjQitvgEQQw62

The Village Viking Varsity football team was featured in the Houston Chronicle. The article featured our second year Head Coach, Kevon Bagot, as well as many returning players on both sides of the ball. To read the article in its entirety, please click the link below:

http://www.chron.com/neighborhood/memorial/sports/article/Vikings-prepare-for-assault-on-TAPPS-8424522.php

The Village School’s very own, Isaiah Taylor (class of 2013), decided to leave The University of Texas a year early to pursue his dream of playing in the NBA. The Houston Rockets would be Isaiah’s landing spot, who ultimately picked him up as an undrafted free agent. Fortunately for Isaiah, the Rockets are a team and city that he is familiar and comfortable with, having played his high school basketball right here in Houston. This has been a dream come true for Isaiah, who has been given the opportunity to showcase his talent against the best players in the world. There is certainly an adjustment period, but Isaiah will lean heavily on his talent and all of the hard work he puts in on a daily basis to maximize his ability. The Village School is proud of Isaiah for relentlessly pursuing his dream to play in the NBA, and wish him well going forward. Go Isaiah!

Watch this interview with Isaiah, which was published on nba.com:

http://www.nba.com/rockets/video/teams/rockets/2016/07/06/1467831857260-isaiah7616mov-635098/