Kishwaukee Valley Storm

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Kishwaukee Valley Storm is entering it's 26th season and has a long standing tradition of excellence in competitive fastpitch softball. Our players' hometowns span Kane County, DeKalb County, Winnebago County and beyond. Our exceptional coaching staff strongly believes in drilling fundamentals first. KV Storm has sent over 50 players on to play collegiately. Our BRAND NEW indoor facility, the KV Sportsplex, is located in Kingston, IL. The 6,000 square foot sportsplex boasts four state-of-the-art hitting bays equipped with advanced technology like Rapsodo and HitTrax for precise performance analysis. The facility features a well-designed workout area to complement training, alongside a spectator deck offering a comfortable view of the action. We also utilize the DeKalb Sports and Rec Center, Citizens Memorial Sports Complex in Sycamore and the Chessick Practice Center at NIU. KV Storm hosts STORM DAYZ - a 72 team, 5 age group tournament every June in Sycamore. Click on the Storm Days menu option to find out more about our 2026 tournament. Please direct any questions to KV Storm President, Chris Dierschow, at Coachchris@KVStorm.org.

2025 -2026 Tryouts

16U is seeking a final couple players.

Catching is a bonus!

10U and 13U Teams Positions Available

10u is looking to add a few more players

13U is looking to add pitching and depth

Head Coaches

Lexi Waite - 10U E-mail: softball24player@gmail.com

Mike Adler - 13U

E-mail: nlbricker@gmail.com

Steve Heide - 14U E-mail: sheide@kvstorm.org

26 years...and counting. Christian Dierschow - 16U E-mail: coachchris@kvstorm.org Coach Dierschow is in his 14th season as a youth fastpitch coach - 11th season in travel and 6th season at Storm. He previously was on the SGS Board of Directors including 4 years as President (2013-2021). Coach Dierschow is the current President of the KV Storm Board of Directors. He believes in creating an environment for his teams that allows his players to continue to have a passion to play. Fundamental focus in practice and fun through playing the game while continuing to be challenged through competition are key pieces of his philosophy.

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