Philadelphia, PA—Beat the Streets Philadelphia (BTSP) is excited to announce that it has named Dan Altomare as its new Executive Director effective April 1, 2025. Having been with the organization since 2015 as an intern, coach, mentor, and staff member, and most recently, as Director of Program Operations. Altomare brings with him a decade of experience with BTSP, where he played a major role in shaping, refining, and structuring both wrestling and mentoring programming.
Altomare first joined Beat the Streets Philadelphia as an intern in 2015 before joining the full-time staff as Director of Wrestling in 2017. During his tenure, he standardized our programming support model and developed key relationships with school & community partners, namely the School District of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Police Athletic League. He also takes pride in having cultivating a culture across all programs that embodies our core values.
In 2021, with the expansion of our Mentoring Center, Altomare stepped into the role of Director of Program Operations where he led leading strategic planning and programmatic oversight over both wrestling and mentoring programming. He developed the plan to effectively/efficiently utilize the space, recruit participants, and create seamless continuity between wrestling and mentoring activities. The results were astounding – in 2024, nearly 600 youth participated in programming at the Mentoring Center alone. Across all programs, BTSP has eclipsed 1,300 wrestlers this year: a new all-time high.
“Dan’s long career with Beat the Streets Philly is a testament to his commitment to our mission”, said Clinton Matter, Chair of the Board of Directors at Beat the Streets Philadelphia. “He has an intimate knowledge of our program and a proven ability to identify/address the needs of the youth we serve. I am excited to see him lead this organization for years to come.”
Altomare was born and raised in Churchville, Pennsylvania just outside of Philadelphia. He graduated from Council Rock South in 2011, wrestling under legendary coach Brad Silimperi. It was here that he learned first-hand of wrestling’s unique ability to act as a tool for positive youth development. As an Eagle Scout, Altomare also deeply values community involvement and service to others. In his words, “Beat the Streets (Philadelphia) perfectly combines my passion for wrestling and commitment to service. Being able to use wrestling as a tool to help kids realize their full potential is a dream come true.”
As Executive Director of BTSP, Altomare will continue maximize our impact through our Mentoring Center, while expanding on existing partnerships to ensure access to wrestling for all Philadelphia youth. By galvanizing the existing network, and reinforcing it, Altomare aims to create a sense of permanence among BTSP programs; to ensure that this work continues in perpetuity.
