Throughout his many seasons, Klein is continuously proud of the Dashers’ ability to bond as a team. The DSHA Athletic Department has six core values—academic success, athletic excellence, teamwork, leadership, service, and sportsmanship—and this year’s team lived those valves. Klein stated, “I was impressed by the leaders and captains of this (2023-24) team. The seniors began playing during the (height of) COVID, and they stuck it out and developed a bond regardless.” He continued, “Their dedication, commitment, and teamwork helped us win back-to-back national championship titles in the 2021-22 and 2022-23 season, as well as a state and Midwest Championship title this year.” He continued, “They really took that time we lost during COVID and gave it back to us with so much success. It was special to watch.”


Before the Single School National Rugby tournament started in May this year, the girls reminded themselves who they “run for.” A popular team phrase, Klein explained that he reminds the girls the sport is much bigger than themselves. He shared, “I ask them ‘who do you run for?’ because I want them to find the motivation and the understanding that they are playing for others.” He continued, “Once they realize that, it breeds gratitude and pushes them to play hard because they are not only playing for themselves, but for the people they love.”