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, and serves over 640 children per year in its athletics programs. It is part of a broader set of youth development programs that currently serve over 2,000 youth annually and 550 children every day, with 2,050 registered members.

• Ages: 6–18 years old
• Schedule: After-school and teen program hours on weekdays during the school year, with teen summer hours from 12:00 PM–7:00 PM Monday–Friday

Since 1962, Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley has been providing children and teens with a safe, positive environment and has been serving the Sonoma community since 1962. The organization’s mission is to provide positive opportunities for youth and teens, especially those who need them most, to learn, succeed, and discover their full potential. Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley offers year-round athletic activities for youth in partnership with the City of Sonoma and partners with local organizations that share a commitment to keeping youth active. The organization reports serving more than 60% of the youth in Sonoma Valley at seven different locations and serving 55,000 free meals and snacks.

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, Membership Manager Erika Reyes, Program Director – Flowery Elementary School Jenni Martinez, Operation Bicycle Manager Adrian Palenchar, 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.