The Sonoma Valley Tennis Association promotes tennis for players of all ages and levels of experience. In partnership with Sonoma County, SVTA manages the five courts at Maxwell Farms Regional Park and raises funds for the maintenance and upgrades of the courts and facility. SVTA works with a teaching professional to offer tennis instruction and offers social and competitive tennis programs. SVTA is a proud member of the national network of USTA Community Tennis Associations.

Benefits include access to lessons, tennis social events, USTA
and team play, connection to other players, and more!

SVTA was established in 1973 by a group of tennis enthusiasts to promote the sport of tennis in the Sonoma Valley. In 1996 the Association entered into its long-standing partnership with Sonoma County and the Regional Parks Department, and for almost three decades has managed the five courts at Maxwell Farms Regional Park. With the support of members and donors, SVTA maintains and upgrades the courts and equipment, cleans the courts weekly, contracts with a teaching professional to provide individual/group lessons and clinics, hosts social events and tournaments, sponsors USTA and team matches, and connects players for social play. SVTA raises all the funds to ensure the courts at Maxwell Farms in good playing condition.

LOOKING FOR singles or doubles players?

If you are looking to play singles or doubles, connect with SVTA or visit tennisround.com. TennisRound offers you a tool for matching up with players at your same level. Once you register and create a profile, the site creates a match and connects you to the other players.

SVTA promotes USTA men and women's leagues and the Sonoma-Napa-Marin Women's teams. To play on the USTA leagues and/or Sonoma-Napa-Marin Women's teams, you need to be a current SVTA member.

SONOMA-NAPA-MARIN WOMEN'S TENNIS teams
2026-2027 matches begin september 2026

If you are interested in playing on a SNM Team, please contact the captain before June 15, 2026.

DIV3 Team - Captain Kate McClintock
Dates TBD
DIV4 Team - Captain Linda Zellerbach
Dates TBD

For League Information and Current Standings and Results,
visit Sonoma Napa Marin Women's Tennis

John Sutter
USPTA Elite Professional
925.577.4239
suttertennis@comcast.net

Praised as one of the most committed and knowledgeable tennis coaches in Northern California, John Sutter’s teaching and sports industry career spans 37 years of accomplishments.
As a former ATP player ranked as high as 523 in the world, John knows what it takes to win. He has coached over 100 Division 1 boys and girls players with scholarships to Stanford, USC, UCSF, UC Santa Barbara, St. Mary’s College, and many more. For the majority of his career John was the tennis director at Blackhawk Country Club. He also coached at the Moraga Swim and Tennis Club, Lawn Tennis Club, Golden Gate Park, and Cal Club. The one thing that makes John a tremendous coach is his understanding of the fundamentals of tennis to help players improve and enjoy the game for a lifetime.

campaign for maxwell

Three years ago SVTA launched a $300,000 campaign to raise funds for the rebuilding and maintenance of all five courts at Maxwell Farms Regional Park. To date we have raised $154,000! In 2023 we completed the first rebuild on court one by raising $52,000 to install an advanced slip-sheet surface. In 2024-25 we raised $102,000 to rebuild courts two and three. We are now focused on raising an additional $102,000 to rebuild courts four and five. All five courts are expected to remain in great playing condition for 15 years or more. SVTA’s fundraising goal also includes $40,000 for court maintenance over time. To help support our efforts to make Maxwell Farms Tennis Courts a great place to play, please click the blue button below.

Appreciation to our very generous donors and members!
The Mark Lyon and Daniel Cisneros Charitable Fund, The Olympic Club Foundation, The Sonoma County Parks and Recreation Foundation, and SVTA members and donors. Also special thanks to USTA Northern California
for on-court equipment funds.

Sponsorships

Corporate sponsorship is a great way to reach the Sonoma Valley tennis community while supporting SVTA and the hundreds of tennis players who are members and friends. To learn more about corporate sponsorships, please contact Mark Lyon.

2026-2027 SVTA Board of Directors:
Officers:
Kate McClintock, President
Judith Alex, Vice President
Mark Lyon, Secretary
TBD, Treasurer
Board Members:
Mia Rocca
Doug Lobsinger
Linda Zellerbach
Greg Derochie

Maxwell Tennis Courts Facilities Committee:
Peter Coster, Judith Alex, Greg Derochie, and John Sutter.