Play it Now Sports

There are soo many issues with the developmental volleyball league. They have kids coaching kids with no guidance or support. If you voice your concerns they will go unheard because they simply don't care cause you've already paid for the season and it is what it is. No progression is taught. If you just want to waste your time and money on your kids not learning the game then go for it... but my daughter and the rest of her team has been left high and dry and only know what they personal practice on at home with their parents. Many parents offered to help guide and coach and we were told no it was strictly not allowed. Since when do you turn down help.... certainly after many parents have reported the same issue and they choose to ignore it. I was warned by multiple people that this would happen, but I decided to give them a try for my daughter's sake not mine... so I may be the only one to voice my concerns publicly but it's obvious this isn't a secluded issue, but more of a repeated issue that happens every season. I also forgot to add that half our team was placed in the wrong age division so there's tons of 11 year Olds playing against 13 year Olds and no one even asked any of us parents if that was ok to do soo. Also we sign up with the knowledge of making sure WE know our schedule so we pick practice times and days and then there's specific game times depending on your child's age... so we sign up with knowing we need to be available at certain times... but then we all get moved to a way later play time and NOONE informed parents. We only knew our kids were moved to a higher age bracket as well as later game times because the practice before our first Friday game the players were told to arrive way past after when their age bracket games were to begin. So we asked and that was how we found out that not only our kids coach was the same age as some of the kids, but they were playing in a way higher age bracket as well as 2 hours later on Fridays then what we signed up for.

I give it five stars because it is the best in town but there are some improvements that could be made. Chris the owner (and his wife) are great, but there is sometimes a staff member at the front desk who can be angry towards parents. I have walked by and witness exchanges on several occasions that were very uncomfortable. Once I tried to get a snack and the front desk member got mad at me because I only had a $20, it was very awkward (so I avoid the front desk unless the owners are there). It has also gotten very crowded, but we have tried other places and my daughter loves it here. The Pros more than make up for everything I just listed. They let my daughter play on her friends teams and most of her coaches have been high school volleyball players my daughter looks up to. Don't let the crowds scare you, my daughter has thrived there and several of her friends have made their school teams. Colorado Springs is very competitive with school volleyball so this is a great place to train. She tries out next year for her school and I will keep her at Play it Now when she is not in season. There are cons but the pros are far better than the other places in town. We tried Go Volleyball and YMCA and Play it Now has them beat.

Edited review: At first I was mad that they do not allow food tables and coolers inside. After their thoughtful and green reply, I agree with their point of view and edit this review: the place is not only great to play volleyball, but also environmentally responsible. We came for a volleyball tournament. Nice place, wish they would separate the courts so you don't have to stop the game every few plays when stray balls are bouncing from one court to another

Update 4/2022 Visited again, and you have to enter from the side facing Academy since the front half of the building is for a church now. They still have an indoor soccer field plus had 3 volleyball games going on while we were there. Not as much space as before, but they still have enough! (Masks no longer required.) ******* Visited in the past for birthday parties. This visit was for an indoor easter egg hunt. Spacious fields allowing for some distancing, although still was fairly crowded. Would visit again if a smaller gathering. Fyi, no food or drink allowed inside, and masks must be worn continually.

Freezing, no heat. Concerned about gilrs getting sick or injured from being so cold. Very restrictive facility. Rules, rules, rules, no to everything. Can't have a cooler even to store sack lunches. Can't use "community" tables, can't bring your own table. Teams camped outside. Signs everywhere. Thankfully, breathing is allowed.