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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse – Youth Athletics & Programs includes sports such as basketball, volleyball, wrestling, baseball, softball, and football. The program also offers activities like Triple Play, STEM, arts and crafts, Guitar Academy, vocal lessons, keyboarding lessons, the LSO Violin Program, and Misty’s Dance Scholarship. Additional offerings include Youth & Family Service, evening meals, healthy snacks, Smart Moves, Academic Success, WI After 3 - Math Hoops, homework help, school district partnerships, higher education scholarships, Career Launch, Girls in Construction, career exploration, and the Blue Crew program.
The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse is to inspire and empower all young people to reach their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. The organization notes that it offers safe places to play, laugh, discover, and learn during after school and summer hours. It states that it runs life-changing programs that focus on Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles, and that it offers chances for kids to build new skills and receive recognition for personal accomplishments. It also describes ongoing, supportive relationships with caring adults and friends that foster a sense of belonging, responsibility, civility, and civic engagement. The program acknowledges community involvement with the statement, “Thank you United Way!”
The leadership team includes Chief Executive Officer Jake Erickson and Chief Operating Officer Joan Parke. Additional leadership and key staff roles include Chief Development Officer Nicole Brei, Chief Finance Officer Jesse Neukirch, Director of Operations Brett Gullicksrud, Director of Workforce Readiness Teigen Meiners, Finance Assistant Kelly Mayer, Human Resource Generalist Kathryn Roellich, and Director of Marketing & Events Tore Washa. Athletics leadership includes Senior Director of Athletics Nick Bernhardt, Athletics Director Justin Olson, and Athletics Operations Specialist Toni Waughtal. Program and club leaders include Lyche Club Teen Director Derek Hunter, Northside Area Director Megan Quintero, Erickson Club Teen Director Audrey Custar, Southside Area Director Cassidy Murphy, Logan Graduation Specialist Mikayla Walkes, Mathy Club Program Director Morgan Vance, Hamilton Site Director Tyler Henry, West Salem Area Director Maggie Solberg, Brenengen Club Program Director Abby Solberg, Brenengen Club Teen Director Audrey Awe, Holmen Area Director Jackie Watry, Hamilton Club Education Specialist Lacy Fernette, Lyche Club Area Director Ericka Schmelzer, Lyche Club Education Specialist Michelle Brey, and Graduation Specialist Cassie Johnson. Youth & Family Services staff include Director of Youth & Family Services Laquita Becker, Northside Youth & Family Service Specialist Madeline Peltier, Southside Youth & Family Service Specialist Zach Bieze, Brenengen Youth & Family Service Specialist Amber Hofland, and Skogen Youth & Family Service Specialist Sierra Gage. Facilities leadership includes Mathy Club Facilities Director Mark Harris and Skogen Club Facility Director Mark Christianson.
Last updated February 25, 2026.
The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse is to inspire and empower all young people to reach their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. The organization notes that it offers safe places to play, laugh, discover, and learn during after school and summer hours. It states that it runs life-changing programs that focus on Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles, and that it offers chances for kids to build new skills and receive recognition for personal accomplishments. It also describes ongoing, supportive relationships with caring adults and friends that foster a sense of belonging, responsibility, civility, and civic engagement. The program acknowledges community involvement with the statement, “Thank you United Way!”
The leadership team includes Chief Executive Officer Jake Erickson and Chief Operating Officer Joan Parke. Additional leadership and key staff roles include Chief Development Officer Nicole Brei, Chief Finance Officer Jesse Neukirch, Director of Operations Brett Gullicksrud, Director of Workforce Readiness Teigen Meiners, Finance Assistant Kelly Mayer, Human Resource Generalist Kathryn Roellich, and Director of Marketing & Events Tore Washa. Athletics leadership includes Senior Director of Athletics Nick Bernhardt, Athletics Director Justin Olson, and Athletics Operations Specialist Toni Waughtal. Program and club leaders include Lyche Club Teen Director Derek Hunter, Northside Area Director Megan Quintero, Erickson Club Teen Director Audrey Custar, Southside Area Director Cassidy Murphy, Logan Graduation Specialist Mikayla Walkes, Mathy Club Program Director Morgan Vance, Hamilton Site Director Tyler Henry, West Salem Area Director Maggie Solberg, Brenengen Club Program Director Abby Solberg, Brenengen Club Teen Director Audrey Awe, Holmen Area Director Jackie Watry, Hamilton Club Education Specialist Lacy Fernette, Lyche Club Area Director Ericka Schmelzer, Lyche Club Education Specialist Michelle Brey, and Graduation Specialist Cassie Johnson. Youth & Family Services staff include Director of Youth & Family Services Laquita Becker, Northside Youth & Family Service Specialist Madeline Peltier, Southside Youth & Family Service Specialist Zach Bieze, Brenengen Youth & Family Service Specialist Amber Hofland, and Skogen Youth & Family Service Specialist Sierra Gage. Facilities leadership includes Mathy Club Facilities Director Mark Harris and Skogen Club Facility Director Mark Christianson.
Last updated February 25, 2026.
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