THE STORY of Storm Volleyball is really the story of Play it Now Sports, and its owners and founders, Chris & Jill Phillips. 

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Colorado Springs Storm Volleyball Club, although it is being founded in 2024, is really not a new club. Its origins date back to 2010 when Play it Now Sports began. 

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Play it Now Sports (PINS), as most know it, began in its current building at Union and Academy. It was born out of an office furniture store 14 years ago. Owners, Chris & Jill, owned the building and operated their office furniture business, Office Furniture Express at the location. In 2008 the economic grounds shifted and Chris & Jill knew they needed to diversify away from office furniture.

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After about a year of planning Play it Now Sports was launched. Office furniture sales in part of the building right next to courts and a turf field. Interestingly, when the original business plan for PINS was put together the sport of volleyball or even the word volleyball was not part of it.

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That quickly changed and volleyball was added to the mix of sports at PINS. After partnering with 2 different volleyball clubs over the years the time was right for PINS, and Chris & Jill, to take the next step. Introducing Colorado Springs Storm Volleyball Club. 

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Storm Volleyball launches in the 2024-25 season. Club Director Chris Phillips brings a wealth of volleyball management experience with him to Storm.

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Chris has owned and operated Play it Now Sports since its opening in 2010. He has built PINS into a very successful business with 1000's of volleyball customers throughout Colorado Springs. 

 

Chris and Jill in addition to all the PINS volleyball programs have hosted nearly 200 Girls Club volleyball tournaments over the years. They have hosted RMR Powers with USA Volleyball and AAU tournaments for the Centennial State Series. Hosting these events have brought Chris & Jill a vast wealth of knowledge and a unique insight into how club volleyball works.

 

In addition to hosting, Chris also has long resume when it comes to coaching volleyball. 14 years of coaching with 10 years of Club team experience. Chris's 12's teams have done very well over the years including a regional 1st place season finish just over a year ago.

 

Chris was also the founder of the developmental league that now becomes Storm Developmental. Dating back over 14 years the developmental program includes over 70 8-week seasons in its long history. 1000's of players that started in the developmental program have enjoyed successful club careers and many have been able to play in college. The continued success of the Storm Developmental program looks very bright for the future.

 

Chris & Jill invite you to join us at Storm Volleyball.

Our goal and mission is to EMPOWER athletes to be the best version of themselves through the sport of volleyball.