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!

Dear students and parents,

With the start of the swim season approaching soon, we wanted to pass along some important information that will review all steps necessary to joining the team. Please be sure to read the attached document carefully to ensure that you are fully prepared for the season. In addition, I have highlighted some important tryout information below which is also included in the attached document.

​SWIMMING TRYOUT INFORMATION
ALL Students MUST have a physical on file to tryout.
Tryouts will occur over two days and will include the following events
50 Freestyle
100 IM
Additional Event TBD
All parents attending tryouts should remain in lobby area and are not permitted to be on the pool deck.
All swimmers that have been previously enrolled in ECS are not required to participate in the scheduled tryouts but are welcomed to attend if they would like to swim.
SWIMMING TRYOUT DATES

Please register for tryouts by visiting the site below:
http://www.active.com/swimming-team/houston-tx/village-school-2015

NON FALL SPORTS PARTICIPANTS
October 6th & October 8th
7:30pm @ Westside

If you are PLAYING a Fall Sport
(Cross Country, Football, or Volleyball)
October 13th & October 15th
7:30pm @ Westside

There is no charge for attending the swimming tryout, however once a swimmer has made the team, billing will start and they will be charged for USA Registration at that time. For swimmers only participating during the Village Swim season, billing will occur November – February.