Fargo Preview

PA team camp is officially underway and we're now just a week away from the biggest wrestling event of the summer. In a few short days, wrestlers from across the nation will converge on Fargo, ND to compete for national titles in freestyle and greco-roman! This year, BTSP is proud to sponsor a record-high 6…

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May Bethea, Program Development Associate

Beat the Streets Philadelphia (BTSP) is excited to announce the recent addition of May Bethea as part-time Program Development Associate. A 2018 graduate from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in Sociology, May is familiar with the mission and values of BTSP as well as the unique nature of the Philadelphia wrestling ecosystem. May…

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New Director of Wrestling Dan Altomare

Dan is a familiar face to the Beat the Streets Philadelphia program. He has been involved for a number of years and taken on various roles at BTSP. In 2014 he began helping with Beat the Streets while still in college at Temple University. His first role with Beat the Streets was as a volunteer coach at PAL. Having wrestled for Council Rock South, Dan felt very impacted by the sport of wrestling and enjoys having the opportunity to give back to the sport as best he can. After Dan graduated from Temple in 2015, and he continued to stay actively involved with Beat the Streets programs. Dan would continue to help with both mentoring and wrestling. Among his roles he has been a coach, mentor, intern, and now full-time wrestling director. Since November 2017, Dan has been serving as the Director of Wrestling in an interim capacity. “I just enjoy working with the kids,” Dan explained when asked why he is so dedicated to the program. “I believe in the fact that wrestling teaches life lessons that are unique. I have seen it work for the kids, and I want to be a part of it.” Dan is truly committed to our mission of Positively Altering Life’s Trajectory. We believe that he will help continue to improve and grow our wrestling programs in his new role as Director of Wrestling.

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In Their Shoes – Tatyana Ortiz

“ It is foolish to fear what we have yet to see and know. “ - Itachi Uchiha My name is Tatyana Ortiz, and I am a Beat the Streets female wrestler competing at 106 lbs for Mariana Bracetti Academy. Before I get to telling you about myself, I want to brag a bit about…

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May Program Update

The past few weeks have been eventful here at Beat the Streets; to say the least. This past month alone, wrestlers traveled to New York City to wrestle in the Rumble on the River (hosted by BTS NY), to Chambersburg, PA to compete in the PAWF State Tournament, and participated in 2 freestyle/greco clinics hosted…

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Beat the Streets Philadelphia to be honored with Eagles

May 3, 2018 Beat the Streets to be honored with Robert P. Levy Community Service Award; Kensington Soccer Club to be recognized as City of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Sports Volunteer of the Year Super Bowl LII Champion Philadelphia Eagles To Be Recognized with 2018 John Wanamaker Athletic Award Philadelphia (May 3, 2018) –…

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Press Release: Beat the Streets National Supporting Youth Development Programs to Grow Wrestling Opportunities

Beat the Streets National Supporting Youth Development Programs to Grow Wrestling Opportunities A national organization to support Beat the Streets city programs around the United States officially launched during the DI NCAA Wrestling Championships in Cleveland, Ohio March 15-17. Co-hosted by the four founding members, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and Philadelphia and Cleveland,…

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Spring Programming

Freestyle season is underway in Philadelphia! Wrestling continues with BTSP as kids all across the city will continue to compete in Olympic-style wrestling; freestyle & greco-roman. This spring, BTSP will be sponsoring (3) training sites at Central High School, Belmont High School, & the Rizzo PAL Center. Practice Schedules, Contact Information, and directions can be…

Dan Altomare: Articles, Events

March Program Highlights

NHSCA Nationals (March 22nd-24th) After winter reared its’ ugly head (hopefully for the final time) here in Philadelphia, 14 BTSP wrestlers were more than excited to make the trip south to Virginia Beach for NHSCA Nationals. Congratulations are in order for all 14 wrestlers selected to attend; as decisions were made based on, commitment to academics,…