About

About Us

One of the fastest growing programs in the Midwest, we are a competitive volleyball club for players ages 8-18 in Springfield, Illinois. We currently train girls to compete throughout the midwest with our top teams competing on the National Level. 

We offer lessons, group training sessions, youth volleyball leagues, training teams, regional travel and of course national exposure, while keeping costs to a reasonable and yet competitive amount. 

Besides training young women, we offer training opportunities for our male players as well. 

We are located at The 8th Street Gym”  at 1401 N. 8th Street, Springfield, IL 62702.

We have recently expanded into a new facility, “The Gym” at 1823 Camp Lincoln Rd., Springfield, IL. 

Shock prides itself on a mission of a very competitive club with family values and drive to improve each individual player as well as the teams. We are a program that believes in our core standards and values.

  • 1. Family and Faith

  • 2. Commitment to your team & teammates

  • 3. Commitment to your growth as a player.

(Competitive atmosphere with hard work, hustle and dedication to the process and a strong, talented coaching staff.

  • 2010: Shock started as a concept from a locally run developmental club in Athens. The early years consisted of mostly regional teams and anywhere from 30-50 girls in the club.

  • 2014:  I brought our current Director and my friend John Komnick on board to work closely in the development of the club. We have since grown to over 300 players and 30 teams traveling the midwest and nationally. With the growth has come success on the national level and the placement of several girls in the collegiate ranks.

  • 2019: 17UA Storm, 17 Classic National Runner-Up, AAU Nationals 

    • Caroline Lendy (Athens HS), AAU All American & All Tournament Team 
    • Mary Gegen (Rochester HS), AAU All American & All Tournament Team 
    • Cora Lee (New Berlin HS), AAU All American & All Tournament Team 

  • 2021- 17UA Storm, 17 Classic National Runner-Up, AAU Nationals 

    • Laura Kaiser (Glenwood HS), AAU All American & All Tournament Team 
    • Hannah Clayton (Taylorville HS), AAU All American & All Tournament Team 
    • Chloe Byrd (Springfield HS), AAU All American & All Tournament Team 

  • 2021- 15UA Storm, 15 Classic 3rd Place, AAU Nationals

    • Sydney McAfee (Pleasant Plains HS), AAU All American & All Tournament Team 
    • Ellie Gegen (Rochester HS), AAU All American & All Tournament Team 

  • 2021- 16UA Storm, 16 Classic 5th Place, AAU Nationals

    • Kaylen Reed (Rochester HS), AAU All American & All Tournament Team

  • 2022- 17UA Storm, 17 Club 7th Place, AAU Nationals

  • 2023- 16UA Storm – 16 Aspire 5th Place, AAU Nationals

    • Morgan Cowdrey (Linconlwood HS), AAU All American & All Tournament Team 

  • 2023- 14UA Spark – 5th Place 14 Classic, AAU Nationals

    • Peyton Zeidler (Rochester HS), AAU All American & All Tournament Team