DALZELL NAMED TO "TOM LEACH 2016 ALL-RESILIENT TEAM"!

 

Congratulations to Maddie Dalzell, one of 25 students from across the state who was named on April 28, 2016, to the Tom Leach 2016 All-Resilient Team!”  The award, now in its sixth year, celebrates high school student athletes who have overcome setbacks in order to excel, or even just to compete in high school sports. 

 

Nominations are sought from every high school in the Commonwealth, and an annual All-Resilient team is chosen, with each member having his/her own inspirational story.  Their obstacles are varied, but each demonstrates a powerful sense of perseverance and determination. 

 

Maddie, a senior at Grant County High School, overcame a neurological disorder on her path to becoming an outstanding tennis player.  Maddie has Strabismus which causes a dramatic discrepancy in her vision.  She has managed to play competitively while coping with a lack of peripheral vision, depth perception, and even double vision.  Fortunately, some of her symptoms have improved thanks to surgery in August, 2015.  Her coach, who is also her mother, Dr. Elizabeth Dalzell, counselor at Grant County Middle Schools says, “Madison never quits!”

 

Madison and the 2016 All-Resilient Team was recognized at a special program held April 28, 2016, at the Kentucky High School Athletic Director’s Conference held at Papa John Stadium in Louisville.  We congratulate, and are inspired by these young athletes who possess such spirit and determination.  Continued best wishes to each!

 

The Tom Leach 2016 All-Resilient Team Award is sponsored by the Kentucky National Guard.  This is very fitting, given the resiliency our troops must demonstrate as they face adversity at the highest level.  To read the inspiring stories of each of the athletes, or to watch a video celebrating the resiliency of our troops, please visit:  http://www.tomleachky.com/All_Resilient_Team.html.