Get to know the Paseo Club
The Paseo Club is Santa Clarita Valley's premiere club for fitness, health, and community.



The Paseo Club
A Home Away from Home
From the moment you step onto the grounds of the Paseo Club, you know you are in a special place.
Members enjoy an array of fitness, tennis, pickleball, and aquatic programs. The club also provides spa services, a cafe and clubhouse, youth classes, and childcare facilities.
The Paseo Club is a place to meet friends and neighbors. Enjoy weekly mixers, seasonal celebrations, and annual fundraisers for Santa Clarita charities.
Whether you are training for a competition or are new to fitness, the Paseo Club has something for everyone.



The Paseo Club Story
20 Years of Excellence
The Paseo Club began in October of 2003 when it opened with 15 tennis courts, a fitness center, a pool, and a clubhouse.
Three years later, the club expanded its fitness center by adding a 15,000-square-foot facility. Later on 12 pickleball courts, a pro shop, a Pilates studio, a private training area, outdoor exercise areas, and an improved Kids Club area were built.
The Paseo Club also developed its member and community events, including seasonal celebrations, tournaments and exhibitions, and fundraisers for local nonprofit organizations.
The entire staff constantly strives to improve the programs and customer service for members, making it one of the crown jewels of Santa Clarita Valley.
Meet Our Team
Come to the club, check out the wonderful facilities, and meet the incredible staff.

Jen Azevedo
General Manager, Instructor
Jen has been at the Paseo Club in tennis and fitness for over a decade. A graduate and 4-year player at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, Jen has translated her love of all things tennis and fitness into a long list of on and off-court fun. She is an Ironman and ultra-marathoner who has completed over 20 marathons and countless halves. She is also USPTA and IPTPA certified.
Jen was part of the coaching staff at Valencia High School for over ten years, helping to lead the teams to numerous league championships and one CIF Championship in 2014. She enjoys teaching at all levels and ages, but her six-year-old daughter is her favorite student-athlete.
Bridgette Barajas
Kids Club Director
I have always loved being around kids and my passion for working with children has grown throughout my 10+ years of experience in babysitting and in childcare. I have been with the Paseo Club for 5+ years and have been Kids Club Director since 2021. For me, building a relationship with your kids and watching them blossom over the years has made working at Kids Club such a rewarding experience. I hope to use my skills in childcare and management in the future and continue to make a positive impact on the lives of others.
Darlene Gauvin
Accounting Manager
Darlene Gauvin is a Paseo Club hero! Alongside her son and daughter, our Accounting Manager has used Paseo Club Blood Flow Restriction Training to lose over 30 pounds in the last year and incorporate a healthier lifestyle for her entire family. Part of the Paseo Leadership team, Darlene works in accounting to keep the Paseo Club running smoothly.René Heger
Tennis Director, USPTA Pro
René is originally from Germany. He started playing tennis at age seven and immediately fell in love with the sport. Recruited by talent scouts of the BTV (Baden Tennis Federation) at age ten, and with the unrelenting support of his parents, he started traveling to tournaments all over Germany. Winning the local Men’s tournament at age twelve caught the attention of scouts from bigger clubs and René signed a contract with Karlsruher ETV at age 14. Playing during an era where lots of Russian talent played in German higher tier clubs, he got to hit with the likes of Andreij Medvedev, Andrei Cherkasov among others.
It was during the 1994 season preparations that René started to experience lower back spasms, followed by consistent pain in his lower back region. Over the next year the problem continued to worsen and after specialist consultation, René had to finally abandon his pursuit of a professional tennis career at age 17 having barely started playing Challengers.
The biggest win of his youth career was beating Tommy Haas in straight sets at the Baden-Baden Championships. René never lost his passion for tennis and transitioned to coaching over the years. He is certified by the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR), an internationally recognized organization, for “10 and Under” as well as “High Performance.”
René has been coaching at The Paseo Club since December 2018, and has been the Tennis Director of Paseo since 2023.
Rene charges $85 per hour for private training.
Tara Russell
Events Coordinator
Tyler Shaffer
Pickleball Director, Instructor
Tyler is a young and energetic pickleball coach who has been in the coaching game for over 13 years. Tyler's coaching style is known for its emphasis on technical skills and strategy, with a focus on helping players develop a deep understanding of the game. Tyler's coaching experience is extensive, having worked with people of all ages and skill levels.
His passion for teaching, and his high-level playing abilities, has earned him a reputation as a very sought-after coach in the pickleball community. Tyler is known for his ability to connect with his players and create a positive, fun, and engaging learning environment. With his years of experience coaching and infectious energy, Tyler is the perfect coach for anyone looking to improve their pickleball skills and take their game to the next level.
Tyler charges $60 per hour for private instruction.
Mike Verdi
Director of Food & Beverage
One of Paseo Club's newest directors, Mike comes to Paseo with a vast knowledge of the food and beverage industry and a passion for sharing it with others! A husband and father of two young athletes, Mike can often be found on the golf course or on the baseball and softball fields with his kids. While we don't call him "Chef," he makes a mean spaghetti and meatball dinner that we've created our entire week around being hungry for!
Mike has been in the hospitality industry for 15+ years. He has worked as a General Manager, and multi-unit and Area Director for local and National brands, Chevys Fresh Mex, and 800 Degrees Pizza. Mike has developed and executed new bar programs and seasonal offerings at some of these concepts.
Mike was most recently an Area Director at Reef Kitchens/Retail, where he oversaw 8 kitchens and 6 retail locations throughout Los Angeles. His was responsible for helping in rolling out new menus for 15 different concepts and opening over 30 new kitchens in 18 months.
Mike enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife Emily and their 2 children Michael and Victoria here in Valencia.
Melanie Vovk
Group Exercise Manager, Fitness Instructor, Pilates Instructor
Melanie has been in the fitness industry for over 41 years and has been the director of group fitness at various gyms over the past 28 years. She has been the group exercise manager at The Paseo Club for over 15 years. She has filled the fitness center with a variety of exciting, challenging and new classes for every level! Take a new class and let Melanie know how you like it. She’s always happy to get feedback.
Melanie is also a personal trainer and is looking forward to working with people one-on-one and in small group settings. She loves to help people of all levels with their fitness goals. She has a passion for running/walking and has trained people to run half and full marathons, and has participated in many half and full marathons. She has also done several triathlons.
Melanie has the following certifications: ACE, group exercise, Schwinn Cycling, NCEP personal training, and Balance Body Pilates reformer.
Cézanne Youmazzo
Fitness Director, Personal Trainer, Pilates Instructor
Cézanne Youmazzo is the Paseo Club's fitness director. She comes to us with over 30 years of management, fitness, and wellness experience.
Cézanne obtained her degree BS in Exercise Physiology & Wellness from Arizona State University and started her fitness career in the fun and exciting world of group fitness. As a personal trainer, nutritionist, Pilates reformer instructor, Tribe coach, Greatest Results coach and group fitness instructor, she brings with her an extensive resume and list of accomplishments and professional certifications.
Cezanne managed a corporate wellness center working for Johnson and Johnson Health Care Systems, and then joined The Spectrum Health Club managing their Group exercise department until their close in 2013. She is constantly taking fitness education workshops to stay current in the industry. Cézanne is known for her hard working, but fun teaching style.
Cézanne has changed lives, helped combat disease, and created lifelong relationships with her clients.

"The classes that are offered are awesome, and the tennis and pickleball too! Thank you, thank you, thank you!"
Lauri S. | Paseo Club Member
"It’s so wonderful at the Paseo Club. I am constantly impressed. I love how the staff really listens and extends themselves to think creatively and make Paseo a unique and special place for all."
Kate P. | Paseo Club Member