We decided to get an inside look into volleyball and asked one of the players a few questions.

How are you liking this season?

I like this season, it’s a very great time because all my teammates are really supportive and make everything fun.

What is your favorite thing about volleyball?

The fun drills that we do in practice.

When did you start playing and what made you start?

I started in elementary school because my friends inspired me to go.

What is something you find challenging about this sport?

Every time you make a mistake the other team gets a point. That puts me under pressure.

What do you think about the team?

I think they are all very good people and they are committed to getting better.

Do you like the games or the training better?

Games because it's more like a rush and you put everything together that you worked on during practice.

We sat down with Mr. Mollberg to learn more about coaching, football, and more!

What grades do you coach?

9 - 12

What sports do you coach?

Football, basketball, and weightlifting.

How long have you been coaching?

6 years

What's your favorite college/NFL team?

UND and the Minnesota Vikings

What's your favorite practice drill?

Point drill / conditioning drill

Do you think the group you coach is prepared for this season?

Yes, a lot of practice over the summer and experience.

What is your favorite practice equipment used for practice?

The players gear so they can actually participate and get used two playing in it.

If you could do one thing two improve anything for this year's football season, what would you improve?

Getting more playing time for the younger players.

If you could go back to the first day when you started coaching and keeping the same knowledge, what would you do differently?

More patience and understanding that they need more time to grow and develop.

How has your experience as a coach at Battle Lake been?

It's been great. I love the staff and the people I work with.

Battle Lake School welcomes a new choir teacher, Mrs. Peterson! Get to know her better by watching the video!

This year Battle Lake School students will present the "Freaky Friday" musical. Tryouts were held during the first week of school (see pics below) and practice has been held multiple times a week since then. Make sure to check future newsletters for more updates on the musical!

The Battle Lake Lions presented the BL third graders with their own dictionaries!! Take a look!

This year Battle Lake School is starting BattlersConnect. This is to encourage mentoring and connection between our K-6 and 7-12th graders. Each month we will have an activity where the elementary students will be paired up with the 7-12th grade students for various events/activities. Students will be taking part in various outdoor games and activities. We experienced our first BattlersConnect a few weeks ago, and it seemed to be a great success, with students & staff enjoying the experience. Take a look!

In support of our partnering OTC students, our 2022 Homecoming week will take place October 10-14th. This will allow all of the OTC students to participate in and experience Homecoming. A new addition this year will be a Homecoming parade, set to take place on Friday, October 14!

Other Homecoming week activities the community can enjoy include:

Sunday, October 9

Ironman Volleyball - 6:00 pm in the Battle Lake High School Gym

Monday, October 10

Coronation - 2:30 in the Auditorium

Wednesday, October 12

Powderpuff Football - 7:00 pm at the Outdoor Field

Friday, October 14

Homecoming Parade

Wednesday, October 12, Battle Lake School will participate in the Minnesota Safe Routes to School Day. Please see the link below for more information.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iZP4ey2D6Hp2Dky6n86PJAfcH9fU1tDOshDie6qrgnU/edit?usp=sharing

Click on a link below to get the athletic schedule for that week.

October 9 - 15

October 16 - 22

October 23 - 29

October 30 - November 5

October 10

School Board Meeting

Battle Lake School Media Center

6:30 - 8:00 pm

October 12

Walk to School Day

October 27

Fall Carnival

Battle Lake School Cafeteria

4:45 - 7:30 pm

*Child friendly costumes encouraged*

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Website: www.battlelakeschool.k12.mn.us
Location: 402 Summit Street West, Battle Lake, MN, USA
Phone: 218-864-5215
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