Where Purpose
Meets Possibility.

From first-time
athletes to future
Paralympians

From first-time athletes to future Paralympians

We create opportunity for thousands of people with disabilities through adaptive sport.
Learn about the mission behind the movement.

The mission of Angel City Sports is to empower youth, adults, and veterans with physical differences or visual impairments by providing free access to year-round adaptive sport opportunities. We strive to foster physical, mental, and emotional health and wellness, while building a community focused on belonging and connection. Our goal is to help athletes of all ages, and all skill levels unlock their full potential.

Every child and adult in the United States with a physical disability is living a healthy, active, and optimized life.

Accountability: We will own the decisions we make and their outcomes, while learning from them to drive positive outcomes.

Adaptability: We will strive to be proactive and resourceful in new and different environments with the capacity to adapt to shifting circumstances and to bounce back from setbacks.

Belonging: An abiding sense of belonging is a necessary catalyst for us to strive towards our fullest potential. We will guide our community to appreciate differences, to recognize and challenge biases, stereotypes and prejudices, and to act in strengthening our connected community.

Compassion: We actively understand and empathize with the experiences of others, without judgement or assumptions through active listening, offering support when needed, and celebrating successes together.

Courage: We take risks to stand up for a principle or cause and engage in tough conversations.

Integrity: We will act ethically and transparently in the delivery of our mission, prioritizing doing the right thing for our community, and following through on our commitments.

Respect: We will treat our community with dignity and worth – no matter their background, position, or opinions. It is acknowledging the unique contributions everyone makes in furthering the goals of the organization.

Where Vision Meets Action.

Where
Vision
Meets
Action.

Angel City Sports began in June 2013 when Clayton and Ezra Frech were on the track at the Endeavor Games in Oklahoma City and asked the question, “Why do we need to come to tornado alley to run, jump, and throw things? Why aren’t there more programs in Southern California?”

Our Team

Clayton Frech
Founder
clayton@angelcitysports.org

Alexis Madrid
Executive Director
alexis@angelcitysports.org

Nick Dinsmore
Events Manager
nick@angelcitysports.org

Miles Jackson
Director of Development
miles@angelcitysports.org

Alvin Malave
Program Manager
alvin@angelcitysports.org

Tyler Ralls
Community Relations Coordinator
tyler@angelcitysports.org

Soham Saxena
Associate Director, Development & Operations
soham@angelcitysports.org

Arianna Zenon
Marketing & Communications Manager + PR
arianna@angelcitysports.org

Honorary Furry Friends

Lucce

Nico

Board of Directors

Angel City Sports is governed by an independent, Board of Directors comprised of prominent and influential business and community leaders who are committed to our mission. Board members attend four board meetings each year, serve on committees, make governance decisions, support Angel City Sports financially, and are proactive ambassadors of the mission.   

Ronen Cohen 
Director, Corporate Strategy & Business Development

Ken Firtel
Founder and Managing Partner, Transom Capital Group

Clayton Frech
Founder, Angel City Sports; ACS Board of Directors, Vice Chair

Ezra Frech, PLY
 2x Paralympian & Professional Track & Field Athlete

Joe Guintu
IT Risk & Compliance Professional & Disability Advocate in Acting; ACS Board of Directors, Treasurer

Amy Lange, CFA, CFP
 Partner, Cerity Partners

Jeff Navach
Chief Transformational Officer, Health Admins, ATX Growth Advisors; ACS Board of Directors, Chair

Samantha Rembo
Coach & Consultant

Kristin Wadhwa
VP, Goldman Sachs, ACS Board of Directors, Secretary