Athletics at Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley

Athletics at Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley includes activities such as Volleyball, Volleyball Open Gym, Volleyball Clinic, Junior Basketball, Futsal, and T-Ball. The program offers year-round athletic activities for youth through leagues, clinics, tournaments, and camps. It serves over 640 children per year in athletics programs and is part of a larger organization that serves over 2,000 youth annually across programs.

• Ages: 6–18 years old

Since 1962, Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley has been providing the community’s children and teens with a safe, positive environment. The organization provides youth development programs for kids between the ages of 6 to 18 and serves more than 60% of the youth in Sonoma Valley at seven different locations. It reports 2,050 registered members, serves 550 children every day, and provides 55,000 free meals and snacks.

The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley is to provide positive opportunities for youth and teens, especially those who need them most, to learn, succeed, and discover their full potential. The organization partners with the City of Sonoma to foster the physical, social, and psychological development of local youth and partners with local organizations that share a commitment to keeping youth active.

The leadership team connected to Athletics at Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley includes Chief Executive Officer Danielle Azzalino Hodge, Chief Operating Officer Dawn Amrhine, VP of Youth Development & Community Engagement Eric Gonzalez, VP of Development & Marketing Michael Irvine, VP of Program Operations Jojo Sanchez, Sr. Director of Program Quality & Training Cassie Oaks, Sr. Director of Child & Club Safety Brooke Padgett, Sr. Director of Teen Programs Alixya Soto, Director of Youth Programs – Maxwell Clubhouse Yair “Yaya” Alvarez, Program Director – Sassarini Elementary School Karina Echeverria, Athletic Coordinator Salvador Garcia Hernandez, Program Director – Sonoma Charter School Grace Glen, Director of Mental Health Services Natalie Goddard, Director of Events Crystal Helmer, Program Director – Altimira Middle School Alyiha Hernandez, Director of Human Resources Maia Lazarus, Program Director – Flowery Elementary School Jenni Martinez, Operation Bicycle Manager Adrian Palenchar, Membership Manager Erika Reyes, Program Director – El Verano Elementary School Arlene Roman, Athletic Director Brooke Swingle, Literacy Program Director Natalie Wallace, Board Chair Kathy Bloch, Vice Chair Marney Malik, Secretary Jennifer Powers, and Treasurer Melissa Buckley Vaio.

Last updated June 26, 2026.