MORE THAN JUST VOLLEYBALL.
“More than just volleyball.”
In a game between 951 18-1s and Club Red, the Libero for Club Red sustained a tournament-ending injury. Later that day, players on 951's team found out that the Libero, Lindy, had gone to the hospital where she was diagnosed with a concussion and that she would not play the rest of the tournament. After discovering this, with some help from our team mom, Leah Wiltgen, the team went out and got Lindy a little gift and a get-well card. The next day, Lexi Dempsey, Tyler Davis, and a few more of our players located Lindy and gave her her gift and get-well card. Lindy was shocked and it brought tears to her's and our players’ eyes. Our goal at 951 is to develop our players to become not only great volleyball players but to become incredible people. All up-and-coming athletes at 951 should look up to these players and aspire to be like them. At the end of the day, volleyball is still just a game. Love playing the game, but don't lose focus of the big picture.
Letter to 951 from Mark Dyer (Lindy’s father)
“Dennis, I must introduce myself to you and your wonderful team. My daughter Lindy hurt herself and sustained a concussion in the first match of the tournament (Friday). She was quickly taken to the hospital and later released being told that she would not be playing the rest of the tournament and maybe quite a bit longer depending on how long her symptoms would last. As you can imagine this was very tough on Lindy and many of her good friends on the team. Although she wasn't able to make it back that day to watch, she was able to come the next morning. Prior to their first match, a few of your girls and others from your team showed one of the classiest moves I have ever witnessed. Handing Lindy a nice gift and a card signed by the whole team was amazing. It brought tears to Lindy's eyes and impressed every parent and team member at our club. The fact that your team was reffing that match and showed this type of kindness was beyond any expectations. Lindy has played club now for 7 years and during that time, I have heard many good things about 951 Elite. I have to admit though now that we are more impressed with 951 Elite than ever. The leadership you have shown as the owner/director has clearly trickled down to the fantastic young ladies on your team. Some of the comments on the card were so appreciated by Lindy; including the prayers and well wishes. I only hope that the clubs in Arizona show the same kind of respect to other teams as you have shown. We did take Lindy back to Phoenix tonight so she could rest her head as she gets too excited when she is watching her team as we saw today. I did notice that we may be playing each other tomorrow and wish I was there to thank you in person. In the meantime, I told the CEO of Court One, where Club Red and a few other clubs practice of what your team did for Lindy. His name is Mitch Brown. He told me that if 951 Elite ever comes to Phoenix and needs a place to practice, play or anything, that Court One would be your home. Thanks much from the Dyer family!”