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# Beat the Streets

Beat the Streets Philly

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## Posts

- [In Their Shoes](https://btsphilly.org/in-their-shoes/)
- [BTS Philly Receives EITC Support from Rush Order Tees & Ninja Transfers](https://btsphilly.org/beat-the-streets-philadelphia-receives-eitc-support-from-rush-order-tees-ninja-transfers/) - Beat the Streets Philadelphia is proud to announce a generous contribution through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program from Rush Order Tees & Ninja Transfers. This support directly supports our mission of Positively Altering Life’s Trajectory for Philadelphia youth by helping to fuel our mentoring program located in University City. What makes this partnership
- [BTSP Headquarters Fall Programming Update](https://btsphilly.org/btsp-fall-programming-update/) - Philadelphia, PA — This fall was as active as ever at Beat the Streets Philadelphia’s University City Headquarters. We had over 250 youth come to “The Office” for programming over the 12-week fall season. Youth from across the city came to University City to participate in mentoring, wrestling, and strength training under one roof in
- [PPL High School Dual Meets Kick Off!](https://btsphilly.org/ppl-high-school-dual-meets-kick-off/) - The Philadelphia Public League kicks off their first dual meets of the season today! Many BTSP programs will be going head to head across the city, and even more will be wrestling in tournaments this weekend. BTSP is excited to see the progression of our middle school wrestlers to the high school level. Many of
- [Philadelphia Public League Championships 2017-18](https://btsphilly.org/philadelphia-public-league-championships-2017-18/) - Anyone in attendance at South Philadelphia High School this past weekend for the Philadelphia Public League Championships could see it clearly; this a league that’s on the rise. This years’ championships featured 136 athletes (the highest number in almost two decades) and the crop of talent is vastly improved. At these championships, the greatest
- [Corporate Sponsors - BTSP GALA](https://btsphilly.org/corporate-sponsors-btsp-gala/) - BTSP would like to recognize the generosity of our Annual Gala Sponsors.
- [BTS Philadelphia Names Program Coordinator: Edwin Morales](https://btsphilly.org/bts-philadelphia-names-program-coordinator-edwin-morales/) - Philadelphia, PA — Beat the Streets Philadelphia (BTSP) is proud to announce the appointment of Edwin N. Morales as its new Program Coordinator. In his role, Morales will support wrestling and mentoring program initiatives across all age levels. At our marquee club, BTSP HQ, he will serve as a liaison between volunteer staff and BTSP
- [BTS Philadelphia Names Development Associate: CJ Composto](https://btsphilly.org/bts-philadelphia-names-development-associate-cj-composto/) - Beat the Streets Philadelphia (BTSP) is excited to announce that CJ Composto has joined the team as a Program Development Associate to support grant writing, marketing, and program leadership efforts. A standout student-athlete at the University of Pennsylvania, Composto is a two-time NCAA All-American, Ivy League Champion, Midlands Champion, and three-time NWCA Scholar All-American, graduating
- [BTS Philadelphia Names New High School Program Director: Scott Layer](https://btsphilly.org/bts-philadelphia-names-new-high-school-program-director-scott-layer/) - Philadelphia, PA – Beat the Streets Philadelphia is thrilled to welcome Scott Layer as the organization’s new High School Program Director. With more than three decades of leadership in education and athletics, Layer will bring his passion for mentorship, teamwork, and student success to Philadelphia’s wrestling community. In this role, Scott will oversee our mentoring
- [PODCAST SEASON 4: JON GUEVARA - DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AT BEAT THE STREETS NATIONAL](https://btsphilly.org/podcast-season-4-dan-altomare-executive-director-at-beat-the-streets-philadelphia-copy/) - Listen On Spotify | Apple In this episode with Jon Guevara, we discuss the upcoming Beat the Streets National Camp and Duals. Jon is the project manager for this event being held in Philadelphia for the first time. BTSP Executive Director Dan Altomare provides insight on what it means to host the event in the
- [BTS Philly Sending 11 Wrestlers to Fargo](https://btsphilly.org/bts-philly-sending-11-wrestlers-to-fargo/) - Beat the Streets Philadelphia is proud to announce that 11 of our wrestlers have earned the opportunity to compete at the 2024 USA Wrestling 16U & Junior National Championships in Fargo, North Dakota this July—one of the most prestigious youth wrestling tournaments in the country. The following BTS Philly wrestlers are excited to represent Philly
- [PODCAST SEASON 4: DAN ALTOMARE - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT BEAT THE STREETS PHILADELPHIA](https://btsphilly.org/podcast-season-4-dan-altomare-executive-director-at-beat-the-streets-philadelphia/) - Listen On Spotify | Apple In this episode we talk with Dan Altomare. Dan is the new Executive Director of Beat The Streets Philadelphia. He succeeds James Mangan who has become the Executive Director of Beat The Streets National. Dan shares his background and involvement in the Philly Wrestling Ecosystem from his days living in
- [PODCAST SEASON 3.5: JIMMY LYNCH - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR ATHLETICS](https://btsphilly.org/podcast-season-3-5-jimmy-lynch-executive-director-for-athletics/) - Listen On Spotify | Apple Jimmy Lynch is currently the Executive Director for Athletics at the School District of Philadelphia. He joined the School District of Philadelphia in 2016. In this episode, Jimmy shares his experience working with Beat the Streets Philadelphia as a partner and some insight as to how the School District of
- [BEAT THE STREETS PHILADELPHIA NAMES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DAN ALTOMARE](https://btsphilly.org/beat-the-streets-philadelphia-names-new-executive-director-dan-altomare/) - 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
- [PODCAST SEASON 3.5: MATT VALENTI - UPENN ASSOCIATE HEAD WRESTLING COACH](https://btsphilly.org/podcast-season-3-5-matt-valenti-upenn-associate-head-wrestling-coach/) - Listen On: Spotify | Apple Matt Valenti is currently the Associate Head Coach at the University of Pennsylvania. He will become the Head coach of Penn Wrestling beginning with the 2025-26 season. In this episode, Matt shares his experiences as a student-athlete, as a coach, and as an administrator at Penn. The programs he has
- [Podcast Season 3.4: Reed Fullmer - Mentor, Coach, Upenn Athlete](https://btsphilly.org/podcast-season-3-4-reed-fullmer-mentor-coach-upenn-athlete/) - Listen On: Spotify | Apple In this episode we talk with Reed Fullmer. Reed is currently a student-athlete at the University of Pennsylvania. He was also a Lead Mentor for Beat the Streets Philadelphia upon graduating high school. Reed grew up in the Philly area as resident of Radnor, Pa and a student at Malvern
- [2023-24 Annual Report](https://btsphilly.org/2023-24-annual-report/) - Annual ReportDownload
- [Clinton Matter: Co-Founder of Beat the Streets Philadelphia](https://btsphilly.org/clinton-matter-co-founder-of-beat-the-streets-philadelphia/) - Listen On: Spotify | Apple Clinton Matter shares his thoughts about our organization from its inception until present day. Clinton is a co-founder of Beat the Streets and currently serves as the Chairman of our Executive Board. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania where he was a captain of the wrestling team.
- [Philly Youth Wrestle Day 2024](https://btsphilly.org/philly-youth-wrestle-day-2024/)
- [Graduate Success Story: Ronald Cordero, Drexel Liberty Scholar](https://btsphilly.org/graduate-success-story-ronald-cordero-drexel-liberty-scholar/) - Ron Cordero has always been a good student. In high school, he maintained a grade point average that ranged from 3.3 to 3.7. According to Ron, although his time management has not been one of his best qualities, he’s been consistent with his school work. “I try my best in every class,” he said. “I
- [Kaya Sement: BTSP Coach & Lead Mentor](https://btsphilly.org/kaya-sement-btsp-coach-lead-mentor/) - Listen On: Spotify | Apple | Google Kaya Sement In this podcast episode, we get to speak with Kaya Sement, a Lead Mentor at BTS Philly. Kaya is a sophomore on the University of Pennsylvania wrestling team and brings tons of experience into the BTS room. Kaya first became involved in Beat the Streets as
- [BTSP Podcast: Jordan Burroughs](https://btsphilly.org/btsp-podcast-jordan-burroughs/) - Listen On: Spotify | Apple | Google In this episode of the Beat the Streets Philadelphia Podcast, we welcome six-time World Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Jordan Burroughs to the show. Jordan moved to Philadelphia in 2021 to become a member of the Pennsylvania Regional Training Center. And it wasn’t long before he began helping
- [BTSP Podcast: Lender Vega, Wrestling Coordinator](https://btsphilly.org/btsp-podcast-lender-vega-wrestling-coordinator/) - Listen On: Spotify | Apple | Google In this episode of the podcast, we have the chance to speak with Lender Vega, who works full-time at BTS Philly as the Wrestling Coordinator. Lender has a rich history with the Beat the Streets program. While we often talk about the intersection of academics and athletics, Lender’s
- [BTSP Podcast: Evan Barczak NCAA Qualifier and Lead Mentor](https://btsphilly.org/btsp-podcast-evan-barczak-ncaa-qualifier-and-lead-mentor/) - Listen On: Spotify | Apple | Google In this episode of the podcast, we got the chance to speak with Evan Barczak, a Drexel University wrestler who has been an instrumental member of the Beat the Streets Philadelphia community for the past four years. According to Executive Director James Mangan, “His role as a lead
- [11 Wrestlers Qualify for the USA Wrestling National Championship](https://btsphilly.org/11-wrestlers-qualify-for-the-usa-wrestling-national-championship/) - Over the past years, Beat the Streets Philadelphia wrestlers have increasingly found success in Freestyle/Greco-Roman wrestling, and this year was no different. After an exciting spring season of qualifiers, weekend clinics, & practices, BTSP was able to take eighteen student-athletes to Alvernia University to compete in the PA Freestyle & Greco Wrestling State Championships. The
- [BTSP Podcast: CJ Composto, NCAA All-American and Mentor](https://btsphilly.org/btsp-podcast-cj-composto-ncaa-all-american-and-mentor/) - Listen On: Spotify | Apple | Google In this episode of the podcast, we have the honor of speaking with UPenn wrestler CJ Composto, who became a Division I All-American this March with an 8th Place finish at the NCAA tournament. Although CJ dominated on the mat this season, what stands out to us is
- [BTSP Podcast: Regina Johnson](https://btsphilly.org/btsp-podcast-regina-johnson/) - Listen On: Spotify | Apple | Google In this episode of the podcast we are joined by Regina Johnson, who brings a new perspective on the program. Regina is not only the Athletic Director at Martin Luther King High School, but her son and nephew are BTS student athletes. According to Regina, it’s been a
- [BTSP Podcast: Dan Altomare](https://btsphilly.org/btsp-podcast-dan-altomare/) - Listen On: Spotify | Apple | Google On this episode of the podcast, we get the chance to speak with Dan Altomare, the Director of Program Operations for BTS Philly. Dan has a deep and thorough knowledge of BTS programming from many different levels and is an invaluable member of the staff. Dan’s journey with
- [BTSP Podcast: Aboubakare Diaby](https://btsphilly.org/btsp-podcast-aboubakare-diaby/) - Spotify | Apple | Google In this episode of the podcast, we have the privilege to speak with Beat the Streets Philly alum Aboubakare Diaby. As with many of our podcast guests, Aboubakare has been involved in so many different aspects of the Beat the Streets community and serves as an important role model for
- [BTSP Podcast: Chris Hanlon](https://btsphilly.org/bts-philly-podcast-chris-hanlon/) - Listen On: Spotify | Apple | Google In this podcast episode, we speak with former Beat the Streets Philadelphia (BTSP) Executive Director Chris Hanlon. So much of the impact that BTSP can achieve today is due to his stewardship from a fledgling organization to a presence that currently serves 1,000 youth at 30 wrestling programs
- [BTS Philly Podcast: Ben Reiter](https://btsphilly.org/bts-philly-podcast-ben-reiter/) - Listen On: Spotify | Apple | Google Beat the Streets Philadelphia has some big news to announce. Our Director of Strategic Partnerships, Ben Reiter, will be moving on to a new role as the Executive Director of Beat the Streets National. While we are sad to see Ben go, we are immensely proud of everything
- [January Wrestler of the Month - Kenneth Purvis](https://btsphilly.org/january-wrestler-of-the-month-kenneth-purvis/) - Each month, Beat the Streets Philadelphia recognizes one student-athlete as ‘Wrestler of the Month.’ Selections are made based on recommendations from coaches, mentors, and/or BTS staff. For January, we have selected Kenneth Purvis of Frankford High School! Executive Director, James Mangan spent some time with Kenny just before the start of the featured match of
- [BTSP Philly Podcast: Ed Schneider](https://btsphilly.org/btsp-philly-podcast-ed-schneider/) - Listen On: Spotify | Apple | Google In this episode of the podcast we get the chance to speak with Ed Schneider, who brings a wealth of experience and perspective to the Beat the Streets community. Ed began his career as a coach in the late 1980s at the Police Athletic League (PAL). And over
- [BTS Philly Podcast: Harold Anderson](https://btsphilly.org/harold-anderson/) - We are joined by Harold Anderson, a Beat the Streets alum and active member of the community!
- [BTS Philly Podcast: Joey McKenna on Mentoring BTS Student Athletes](https://btsphilly.org/joey-mckenna/) - In this episode we speak with PRTC athlete Joey McKenna about his time helping out with BTS Philly.
- [BTS Philly Podcast: Ousmane Diarra](https://btsphilly.org/ousmane-diarra/) - Ousmane Diarra is a BTS alum and mentor to younger student athletes.
- [Beat the Streets Philadelphia and Police Athletic League of Philadelphia Celebrate Expansion of Programming in Southwest Philadelphia](https://btsphilly.org/beat-the-streets-philadelphia-and-police-athletic-league-of-philadelphia-celebrate-expansion-of-programming-in-southwest-philadelphia/) - Capital and Programmatic Improvements Made Possible Thanks to the Generosity of Families Behind the Badge Children’s Foundation WHO: PAL and BTS Participant, Aboubakare Diaby of the Southwest PAL Center; Capt. Krista Dahl-Campbell, PAL Commanding Officer; James Mangan, Executive Director, Beat the Streets Philly; Joe Sullivan, President, Families Behind the Badge Children’s Foundation Board of Directors;
- [BTS Philly Podcast: Lakita Williams](https://btsphilly.org/lakita-williams/) - Lakita Williams is a BTS Philly alum and coach who joins the podcast to share her story.
- [BTS Philly Podcast: James Mangan, Executive Director](https://btsphilly.org/james-mangan/) - James Mangan is the Executive Director of Beat the Streets Philadelphia. James comes with a depth of experience from all levels of the organization. He grew up in Philadelphia and began wrestling at 10 years old.
- [BTSP Podcast Episode 1: Edwin Morales, “Beat the Streets is like a safe haven.”](https://btsphilly.org/edwin-morales/) - In this episode of the podcast, Beat the Streets alumnus Edwin Morales shares his passion for wrestling, community, and hard work. Edwin is so full of enthusiasm that he uplifts those around him and inspires them to become better people.
- [Kerry McCoy: The Critical Importance of Team Dynamics](https://btsphilly.org/mccoy/) - “As an athlete, you’re focused more on yourself and how you can be the best you. You’re always going to put in the extra work. From runs, to being in the lab. But as I became a coach, I realized that my perspective had broadened. I had to make sure that all of my athletes were motivated, but some guys’ goals are different from others. While one guy might be in the lab 6 hours a day working to be a national champion, another guy has other obligations as well. Others might become doctors, lawyers and more, so I have to realize that they are just as committed but have different paths in life.”
- [Gabriel Townsell: Defining Grit through my own experiences](https://btsphilly.org/townsell/) - This past Thursday, we had the pleasure of hosting Gabriel Townsell on our virtual group mentoring call. Gabe grew up in North Lawndale on the west side of Chicago, which he describes as the most dangerous part of Chicago from his youth. He credited his faith-based family for supporting his faith endeavors and successful wrestling
- [Giving Tuesday Partnership - Yes! Athletics](https://btsphilly.org/giving-tuesday-partnership-yes-athletics/) - YES! Athletics Celebrates GivingTuesday with a Buy One, Give One campaign during the month of December 2020, joining millions around the world participating in the global generosity movement Philadelphia PA, December 1, 2020 – Beginning this GivingTuesday and continuing for the month of December, YES! Athletics will inspire generosity by giving one pair of wrestling
- [Graduate Success Stories: Pat Daly](https://btsphilly.org/graduate-success-stories-pat-daly/) - In the late fall of 2011, Pat Daly was wrapping up football season & his parents found themselves wondering what they could do to keep him involved in something during the offseason. Speaking with the parents of one of Pats teammates, the O’Neill’s, they learned about a wrestling program not too far from their home
- [Graduate Success Stories: Naseen Pennington](https://btsphilly.org/graduate-success-stories-naseen-pennington/) - For over a decade, Naseen Pennington has been a familiar face at the BTSP mentoring center and on wrestling mats throughout Philadelphia. From wrestling on youth days at the Palestra & stopping by the mentoring center on weekdays to leading his high school team & setting an example of excellence at our mentoring center, it’s
- [B.J. Futrell hired as Mentoring Director](https://btsphilly.org/futrell/) - Philadelphia, Pa. – Beat the Streets Philadelphia (BTSP) is proud to announce the hiring of B.J. Futrell as the new Mentoring Director. Futrell will join the BTSP executive staff, and work closely with critical partners: Penn Wrestling, Drexel Wrestling, and the Pennsylvania Regional Training Center to deliver mentoring to BTSP Student-athletes. Futrell was a resident
- [Graduate Success Stories: Daishawn Tilghman](https://btsphilly.org/graduate-success-stories-daishawn-tilghman/) - As is the case with so many others, Daishawns' introduction to the sport of wrestling began with a slight misunderstanding. A 7th grader at Belmont Middle School, he and a friend heard about the wrestling team at school & were immediately interested! Excited to learn pile drivers & Stone Cold Stunners, Daishawn quickly realized he
- [Perry, Tilghman & the Power of the Philadelphia Wrestling Ecosystem](https://btsphilly.org/perry-tilghman-the-power-of-the-philadelphia-wrestling-ecosystem/) - As Daishawn Tilghman tried his best to enjoy the summer between his junior and senior year of high school, he had a looming decision to make – where would he continue his education and athletic career? Having had notable success in both football and wrestling, Daishawn was fortunate enough to have several viable options in front of
- [Graduate Success Stories: Nate Asia](https://btsphilly.org/nate-asia/) - COVID-19 has clearly had a tremendous impact on all of us over the past few months. It’s affected each of us in so many ways. Beyond the disease itself, however, many of us have been forced to miss out on so many big moments which would normally be cause for celebration. Weddings, birthdays, grandparents meeting
- [In Their Shoes - Aboubakare Diaby](https://btsphilly.org/aboubakare/) - “The things you take for granted, someone else is praying for.” Being a First Generation American: Aboubakare Diaby Being born in the United States is a privilege not many people get. Fortunately, me and my 7 siblings are some of those few. My parents immigrated to the U.S from the country of Mali in
- [In Their Shoes - Angel Garcia](https://btsphilly.org/angel/) - When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. (1 Corinthians 13:11) I was born in Fajardo; a large town in eastern Puerto Rico. When I was 2 years old, my
- [Ousmane Diarra - In Their Shoes](https://btsphilly.org/ousmane/) - I just want to start off by saying thank you to everyone here in attendance because if weren’t for you, I wouldn’t be here tonight giving this speech. It’s because people support BTS, that the mentors and staff can have such a huge impact on kids. So, thank you again! For me, BTS has
- [Ernest Holland - In their shoes](https://btsphilly.org/ernest/) - Hey my name is Ernest Holland, Aka Ernesto. I’m from West Philadelphia, I’ve been a Beat the Streets wrestler since 2010, and I’m currently a freshman at Temple University. I just want to start by saying thank you all for taking the time to read this and for helping to create and support a great
- [In Their Shoes - Tatyana](https://btsphilly.org/tatyana/) - My name is Tatyana Ortiz, and I am a Beat the Streets female wrestler competing at 106 lbs for Mariana Bracetti Academy. “ It is foolish to fear what we have yet to see and know. “ - Itachi Uchiha Before I get to telling you about myself, I want to brag a bit about
- [Edwin Morales - In Their Shoes](https://btsphilly.org/edwin/) - Growing up wasn’t easy for me. Between being bullied, exposed to an environment ridden with drugs, and losing friends to street violence, life was just flat out difficult. For some reason, however, I find myself standing before you all today. I found a way to rise up, to persevere. Before I continue, I want to
- [BTSP Statement](https://btsphilly.org/btsp-statement/) - The entire Beat the Streets Philadelphia community is struggling with the very real pain and heartache caused by the death of George Floyd and the subsequent civil unrest. We recognize that we live in an uncertain time where answers to difficult questions aren't always immediately available. We stand by our youth as we all wrestle
- [Nick Rubino-In Their Shoes](https://btsphilly.org/nick-rubino-in-their-shoes/) - “Loss is a part of life. If you don’t have a loss you don’t grow. This isn’t tough, this is life.”- Dominick Cruz In my decade of experience in combat sports, I have always carried myself with a sense of self-confidence and always patted myself on the back for my ability to overcome & adapt.
- [PIAA State Championship Preview](https://btsphilly.org/piaa-state-championship-preview/) - This past weekend, a record-high 40 Philadelphia Public League wrestlers took to Bethlehem Liberty High School for the 2020 PIAA NE Regional Tournament. We are so proud of the kids' hard work & dedication to the sport. To see that hard work result in another record-setting season is just a bonus! Following an absolute bear of a
- [College Knowledge - Bucknell Campus Visit](https://btsphilly.org/college-knowledge-bucknell-campus-visit/) - In the city of Philadelphia just 68% of Freshman will go on to graduate on time: of that group of graduating seniors only 55% will enroll in college during the following fall semester. Compare that to the Pennsylvania graduation rate of 86% and college enrollment of 70%. Percentages are showing that Philadelphia is clearly under
- [Changing of the Guard, PAL Officer Ernie Rehr Retires](https://btsphilly.org/changing-of-the-guard-pal-officer-ernie-rehr-retires/) - Few people in this world spend their working lifetime committed to one single institution. For Officer Ernie Rehr, a 35 year veteran of the Philadelphia Police force there was rarely any doubt. Once Ernie was selected as the Rizzo PAL Center Officer in 1990 he quickly became a part of the fabric of the surrounding
- [Eat Better, Live Better, Perform Better](https://btsphilly.org/eat-better-live-better-perform-better/) - Beat the Streets Philadelphia (BTSP) has always operated under the belief that our whole is greater than the sum of our parts. In that, working collectively with positive community partners to help benefit the youth of Philadelphia is the most effective method for accomplishing our mission. A great example of this stems from the combined
- [Coach with Beat the Streets Philly!](https://btsphilly.org/7226-2/) - To learn about openings at specific sites, please complete our Coaching Interest Form and we will contact you shortly! Below is a summary of the different types of programs supported by Beat the Streets: High School Programs Season: 11/19/19 - 03/07/20 Practice Schedule: M-F (3:30p - 5:00p); some programs may vary slightly Competition Schedule: League Duals: W/F (3:30-5:00p) Tournaments: Variable. All
- [Felicia Wong Joins BTSP](https://btsphilly.org/felicia-wong/) - Beat the Streets Press Release - University of Penn Practicum Partnership Beat the Streets Philadelphia (BTSP) is pleased to welcome Felicia Wong as a part-time consultant from the University of Pennsylvania’s Leadership Practicum through the School of Social Policy & Practice. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Nonprofit Leadership and Management (NPL), and
- [Grant to Fund Collective Impact](https://btsphilly.org/grant-for-collective-impact/) - Beat the Streets Philadelphia in collaboration with the Philadelphia Police Athletic League have been awarded a transformative grant by Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation! The funds will be used to renovate a wrestling room for a new program at the Southwest PAL center while also replacing mats at the existing program at the Rizzo
- [Organizations Alike](https://btsphilly.org/organizations-alike/) - Beat The Streets Philadelphia (BTSP) pairs up with other great organizations, such as Revolution Foods, Child Care Resources, and the United States Marine Corps (USMC), to positively alter life’s trajectory. Through our partnership with the USMC, we are teaching kids leadership, grit, and team values with support from the marines. The camp takes place each
- [June Wrestler of the Month - Jasintai “T” Mallqui](https://btsphilly.org/june-wrestler-of-the-month-jasintai-t-mallqui/) - Throughout the past couple of years there has been a boom in girls wrestling and with the help of PAL (the Police Athletic League), Beat the Streets Philadelphia has continued that trend by committing to girls-specific programming. Ed Schneider, who has coached at PAL for over 30 years, had this to say about the future
- [May Wrestler of the Month - Jameel Coles](https://btsphilly.org/may-wrestler-of-the-month-jameel-coles/) - Jameel Coles took the wrestling world by storm this past spring making his first trip to PIAA state championships a memorable one. He beat undefeated state college wrestler, Cole Urbas, who was ranked fourth in the nation at that time by Flowrestling. Jameel went on to say this about his performance, “I know that if
- [This is not Goodbye, but See You Later](https://btsphilly.org/this-is-not-goodbye-but-see-you-later/) - Beat the Streets Philadelphia (BTSP) has been working with South Philadelphia High School for six years. Throughout those years we have worked closely with Athletic Director Roscoe Natale, who has been nothing but determined to help impact the lives of the students around him. Throughout his time at South Philly High, he has worked tirelessly
- [Fargo Preview](https://btsphilly.org/fargo-preview-2/) - This article featuring our student-athletes will be updated over the next week, adding a couple of profiles each day. Stay tuned to learn more about the journeys of all 9 BTSP student-athletes who are qualified for the Fargo National Championships! Daishawn Tilghman (Junior - 220) Now a 3-time Fargo qualifier, Daishawn is ready to make
- [9 BTSP Wrestlers Qualify for Fargo National Championships](https://btsphilly.org/9-btsp-wrestlers-qualify-for-fargo-national-championships/) - Over the past few years, Beat the Streets Philadelphia wrestlers have increasingly found success in Freestyle/Greco-Roman wrestling and this year was no different. After an exciting spring season of regional qualifiers, dual tournaments, weekend clinics, & practices, BTSP was able to take a team of 28 wrestlers to Central Mountain High School in Mill Hall,
- [BTSP Student-Athletes Making History](https://btsphilly.org/btsp-student-athletes-making-history/) - BTSP Student-Athletes Making History During Penn Wrestling’s long and storied history it has recorded many firsts; including crowning the first national champion, joining the first intercollegiate wrestling association as an inaugural member, and playing host to the first collegiate wrestling tournament. So, on Sunday December 2nd, as Penn hosted Maryland for a dual meet inside
- [Fargo Preview](https://btsphilly.org/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
- [May Bethea, Program Development Associate](https://btsphilly.org/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
- [New Director of Wrestling Dan Altomare](https://btsphilly.org/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
- [May Program Update](https://btsphilly.org/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
- [Beat the Streets Philadelphia to be honored with Eagles](https://btsphilly.org/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) –
- [Press Release: Beat the Streets National Supporting Youth Development Programs to Grow Wrestling Opportunities](https://btsphilly.org/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,
- [Spring Programming](https://btsphilly.org/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
- [March Program Highlights](https://btsphilly.org/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,
- [NE Regional Tournament Preview](https://btsphilly.org/ne-regional-tournament-preview/) - Thus far, the 2017-18 season has been a year of tremendous growth for the Philadelphia Public League! A record-high 29 PPL wrestlers will make the trip this weekend to Bethlehem Liberty High School to compete in the PIAA Northeast Regional Tournament. Congratulations to all PPL qualifiers; you continue to make us proud! Below are just
- [Featured Match, Frankford at Southern](https://btsphilly.org/featured-match-frankford-at-southern/) - The PIAA District 12 is the home for all Philadelphia High School teams including both Catholic and Public schools. Within District 12, the Public League divides it's 15 team into two Divisions; Independence and Liberty. Last month we featured the top performing teams from the Independence Division: a rematch of the 2016-2017 Public League Championship,
- [Youth Wrestling Returns](https://btsphilly.org/youth-wrestling-returns/) - Youth Wrestling Season Over the past month and a half Beat the Streets Philadelphia youth and middle school programs have begun training for the 2017-2018 season. There are two new programs this year with Penn Treaty Middle School and Trenton Rivera attributing to the growth. Sponsoring 17 individual wrestling based youth development teams this year
- [Featured Match, Central vs Northeast](https://btsphilly.org/featured-match-central-vs-northeast/) - The District 12, Philadelphia Public League featured match in December had all the makings of a barn burner. A rematch of last year's Public League Championship, Central Lancers traveled to Northeast High School with the goal of defending their status as the best team in the league. Coaches Jeremy Julien and Mike Siravo are no
- [December Wrestler of the Month-Julio Ortiz](https://btsphilly.org/6444-2/) - Each month, Beat the Streets Philadelphia recognizes one student-athlete as ‘Wrestler of the Month.’ Selections are made based on recommendations from coaches, mentors, and/or BTS staff. For December, we have selected Julio Ortiz of Mariana Bracetti Academy! Julio sat down with Beat the Streets Executive Director, James Mangan during a MBA High School dual meet
- [High School Wrestling Season Has Started!](https://btsphilly.org/high-school-wrestling-season-has-started/) - The PIAA 2017-2018 wrestling season officially starts today! Out of the 15 Public League teams in District XII, 13 receive direct support from Beat the Streets Philadelphia. An estimated 400 BTSP student-athletes will step on the mat in the month of November. Approximately 20% of those students will routinely visit our Mentoring Center for academic
- [NWCA All-Star Classic](https://btsphilly.org/nwca-all-star-classic/) - BTSP Wrestlers Enjoy the NWCA All-Star Classic Over the weekend, Beat the Streets Philadelphia wrestlers had the opportunity to watch some of the greatest talent in the world of wrestling at the NWCA All-Star Classic! 12 BTSP wrestlers took the trip to Princeton University for an awesome fun-filled day of wrestling! In the morning, our
- [BTSP Wrestlers Compete at Penn Homecoming](https://btsphilly.org/btsp-wrestlers-compete-at-penn-homecoming/) - Penn Wrestling coach, Roger Reina invited Beat the Streets Wrestlers to the Palestra in Philadelphia to compete in exhibition matches in front of a crowd of Penn Alumni. Wrestlers Leo Petrowski, Reynaldo Garcia, and Tatyana Ortiz recorded wins by fall in their respective bouts. Coach Reina spoke with the group of young wrestlers about the history
- [BTS Fall Update](https://btsphilly.org/bts-fall-update/) - October is here, and at Beat the Streets Philadelphia that means...ONLY 43 DAYS UNTIL WRESTLING SEASON! The PIAA wrestling season is nearly upon us and we couldn't be more excited! With a new season comes a clean slate for everyone stepping on the mat. Last year's successes and shortcomings are now well in the rearview
- [September Wrestler of the Month-Pat Daly](https://btsphilly.org/september-wrestler-of-the-month-pat-daly/) - Each month, Beat the Streets Philadelphia recognizes one student-athlete as ‘Wrestler of the Month.’ Selections are made based on recommendations from coaches, mentors, and/or BTS staff. For September, we have selected Pat Daly of the Police Athletic League! At 12 years old, entering 6th grade at the Science Leadership Academy Middle School, Pat has been
- [Mentoring - From the Mat to the Classroom](https://btsphilly.org/mentoring-from-the-mat-to-the-classroom/) - In July of 2016, B.J. Futrell moved to Philadelphia to continue his wrestling career with the Pennsylvania Regional Training Center. A qualifier for the 2016 Olympic Trials, Futrell had long been aware of Beat the Streets and admired the organizations work from afar. Last summer, shortly after settling into the city, B.J. sought out BTSP
- [Beat the Streets Summer Wrestling Recap](https://btsphilly.org/beat-the-streets-summer-wrestling-recap/) - The Beat the Streets Philadelphia (BTSP) off-season wrestling program was extremely successful this year. After establishing four off-season sites, each with a dedicated Pennsylvania Regional Training Center (PRTC) athlete as a clinician, BTSP was able to qualify four athletes to take advantage of the high-level training available at the PRTC. In short, qualifying to the
- [August Wrestler of the Month- Aboubakare Diaby](https://btsphilly.org/wrestler-of-the-month-august/) - Each month, Beat the Streets Philadelphia recognizes one student-athlete as ‘Wrestler of the Month.’ Selections are made based on recommendations from coaches, mentors, and/or BTS staff. Recommended by coach Ian Hammond and BTS staff member Dan Altomare, the Wrestler of the Month for August is Aboubakare Diaby! Champions don’t become great by training when everyone
- [Beat the Streets Nation - Executive Director Search](https://btsphilly.org/beat-the-streets-nation-executive-director-search/) - Beat the Streets National is hiring an Executive Director Reporting to the Board of Directors, The Executive Director (ED) will have full strategic and operational responsibility of Beat the Streets National’s mission, staff, and growth initiatives. The Executive Director will provide educational resources, and support growth of city programs within Beat the Streets. Areas of
- [In Their Shoes-Khasim Mu'min](https://btsphilly.org/in-their-shoes-khasim-mumin/) - “The battle of life is, in most cases, fought uphill; and to win it without a struggle were perhaps to win it without honor. If there were no difficulties there would be no success; if there were nothing to struggle for, there would be nothing to be achieved.” - Samuel Smiles I’m from
- [BTS Wrestlers All-American at Fargo](https://btsphilly.org/bts-wrestlers-all-american-at-fargo/) - This month, wrestlers from all across the country made their pilgrimage to Fargo with hopes of returning home a national champion. The tournament features both styles of Olympic wrestling; freestyle and greco-roman. To qualify for Fargo, individuals must place in the top 3 at their freestyle and/or greco-roman state tournament. This year, Beat the Streets
- [New Director of Mentoring, Ben Reiter](https://btsphilly.org/new-director-of-mentoring-ben-reiter/) - Beat the Streets Philadelphia Hires Director of Mentoring, Ben Reiter. A 2009 graduate from the University of Pennsylvania and member of the wrestling team, Ben Reiter is back in Philadelphia to serve as the new director of mentoring at Beat the Streets Philadelphia. As a Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteer while attending Penn, Ben is
- [2017 BTS Programs in Review](https://btsphilly.org/2017-bts-programs-in-review/) - Beat the Streets Philadelphia 2017 from BTS Philly on Vimeo.
- [Coach Development - October 21st](https://btsphilly.org/coaches-clinic-1021/) - On October 21st, Beat the Streets will be hosting a coach development meeting for all Beat the Streets coaches. Hosted by Pennsylvania Regional Training Center Head Coach, Brandon Slay, all who attend will have the opportunity to learn technique from a world-class coach, ask questions, and ultimately offer the best possible programming to your wrestlers!
- [Beat the Streets Open House](https://btsphilly.org/beat-the-streets-open-house/) - On Friday, August 18th Beat the Streets-Philadelphia will host it's 1st Semi-Annual Open House! From 10am-2pm all are invited to visit our newly renovated Mentoring Center, meet our new Executive Director James Mangan, new Mentoring Director Ben Reiter, and many of our volunteer mentors. The afternoon will be capped off with an generous donation of
- [In Their Shoes - Ron Palmer](https://btsphilly.org/in-their-shoes-ron-palmer/) - My name is Ron Palmer. I am a 2016 graduate from Mariana Bracetti High School where I was a 4-year wrestler, 3-time Public League champion, 2-time District 12 champion, and MBA's first 1st 2-time Academic All-American. Currently, I go to Kutztown University of Pennsylvania where I’m a member of the wrestling team and I’m majoring
- [Mentoring Center summer clean up](https://btsphilly.org/mentoring-center-summer-clean-up/) - Mentors and student athletes are inviting friends, family, and local community members to join them for a clean up project in the mentoring center. Projects include painting, decorating, building and organizing. Your participation will help prepare the mentoring center for nearly 100 Philadelphia student-athletes receiving academic tutoring and one-on-one mentoring. Click here to volunteer your
- [Miles Lee Makes National Finals](https://btsphilly.org/miles-lee-makes-national-finals/) - Last night Miles Lee, of South Philadelphia, made the national finals in the junior devision. Miles won by technical-fall all the way into the semi-finals, beating opponents from New Jersey, Missouri, Kansas, and Illinois. In the semi-finals Miles beat Matthew Waddell of Georgia 6-2. Miles will wrestle Jacob Warner of Illinois for the national title
- [Angel Garcia, goes 15-1 at Cadet Duals](https://btsphilly.org/mays-wrestler-of-the-month-angel-garcia-goes-15-1-at-cadet-duals/) - May’s wrestler of the month, Angel Garcia, has continued his excellent wrestling into June. Last week he accumulated a 15-1 record at the Cadet Duals wrestling for Pennsylvania Red. The team placed 3rd in the Greco-Roman portion of the tournament and 4th in Freestyle. Angel went 8-0 in Greco and made the "All Tournament Team". In freestyle
- [May's Wrestler of the Month: Angel Garcia](https://btsphilly.org/mays-wrestler-of-the-month-angel-garcia/) - Angel Garcia has been following up a tremendous regular season, with an even better offseason. The Marianna Bracetti Academy freshman put together a 33-11 record while winning a public league title, taking third in the district, and third in the region. His season ended one win away from qualifying for the state tournament. While many
- [April's Wrestler of the Month: Dymir Davis-Carruth](https://btsphilly.org/aprils-wrestler-of-the-month-dymir-davis-carruth/) - Dymir Davis-Carruth has been working his whole life towards an opportunity to wrestle in college. Starting at the tender age of 4, Dymir was rolling around on the mats at the Rizzo PAL Center. However, it wasn’t until he started middle school that he really started to excel. As a 7th grader, he placed 4th
- [BTSP Wins 10 Gold Medals at PAWF State Tournament](https://btsphilly.org/btsp-wins-10-gold-medals-at-pawf-state-tournament/) - Beat the Streets had a strong showing at the Pennsylvania Freestyle and Greco-Roman State Tournament, placing 11 wrestlers in the top four in Greco-Roman and 10 in Freestyle. Among those placers were 4 Greco-Roman State Champions and 6 Freestyle State Champions. Fred Bachman and Joe Bachman won gold in both styles in the Intermediate division. Nikolas
- [March's Wrestler of the Month: Miles Lee](https://btsphilly.org/marchs-wrestler-of-the-month-miles-lee/) - Pennsylvania is known as the toughest wrestling state in the country making placing at the PA state tournament quite a feat in its own right. Placing at the state tournament with less than 3 years of wrestling experience is nearly unheard of. However, Miles Lee did exactly that when he took 5th place at the
- [February's Wrestler of the Month: Samirah Conners-Reed](https://btsphilly.org/february-wotm/) - Samirah Conners-Reed was faced with a dilemma at the end of the season. She was unsure of whether to enter the beginners or advanced bracket at the Beat the Streets youth tournament. By all accounts she was a beginner, not even having completed a full season of wrestling yet. However, her dominance in the practice room
- [Summer Training Makes Winter Champions by Jared Johnson](https://btsphilly.org/summer-training-makes-winter-champions-by-jared-johnson/) - My name is Jared Johnson. I began wrestling in the 7th grade at Martin Luther King youth. Because of my continuation of training at PAL during the offseason when I was in eighth grade, I made connections with my current school, Roman Catholic High School. Every year that I wrestled in the summer I got
- [Beat the Streets Philadelphia's Second Annual Bowling Night May 11th](https://btsphilly.org/beat-the-streets-philadelphias-second-annual-bowling-night-may-11th/) - Save the date! Thursday, May 11th, Beat the Streets Philadelphia will be hosting their second annual "Bowling Night" at Lucky Strike Philadelphia. There will be live music, pingpong, giant Jenga, and of course, bowling, as well as much more. More information will be coming soon.
- [Miles Lee Places at PIAA State Tournament](https://btsphilly.org/miles-lee-places-at-piaa-state-tournament/) - South Philadelphia High School’s Miles Lee has become the first ever state placer in Beat the Streets Philadelphia’s history and the second ever from the Philadelphia Public League. He opened the tournament Wednesday night with an 8-4 win over Quakertown’s Noah Wood. Earlier this afternoon, he punched his ticket to the semifinals with an overtime
- [Miles Lee Wins North East Regionals and Moves on to States](https://btsphilly.org/miles-lee-wins-north-east-regionals-and-moves-on-to-states/) - Last weekend at the Northeast Regional Tournament, South Philadelphia High School’s Miles Lee made history by becoming the first ever Regional Champion from the Philadelphia Public League. He rolled through the tournament without giving up a single takedown, picking up a 4-3 decision in the quarterfinals, an 8-5 win in the semis, and an 11-5
- [Post Season Recap: Regionals on the Horizon](https://btsphilly.org/post-season-recap-regionals-on-the-horizon/) - This season Beat the Streets had over 102 wrestlers compete in the Philadelphia Public League Sectional Tournament with 52 of those wrestlers qualifying for the District 12 tournament. Among the district qualifiers, 8 wrestlers were members of Beat the Streets youth wrestling programs. Last weekend at the District Tournament 28 public league BTSP wrestlers qualified
- [Opportunity by Eric Appenzeller](https://btsphilly.org/opportunity-by-eric-appenzeller/) - Seizing Opportunity Beat the Streets Philadelphia has given me opportunities to achieve on the mat, in the classroom, and in the work environment. I feel more confident about my future due to taking advantage of these opportunities. I learned many skills from my internship with Beat the Streets last summer, such as how to organize
- [Philadelphia Public League Sectional and Youth Wrestling Championships](https://btsphilly.org/philadelphia-public-league-sectional-and-youth-wrestling-championships/) - Philadelphia Public League Sectional Tournament South Philadelphia High School Broad Street Line - Snyder Stop Parking Lot and Street Parking Friday, February 17th, 3:30 PM Start Saturday, February 18th, 9:00 AM Start Philadelphia Youth Wrestling Championships Beat the Streets Wrestlers Only South Philadelphia High School Broad Street Line - Snyder Stop Parking Lot and Street
- [Craig Duren: January's Wrestler of the Month](https://btsphilly.org/craig-duren-februarys-wrestler-of-the-month/) - Craig Duren didn’t set the world on fire his first few weeks of wrestling. In fact, he started his freshman season off by going 2-11. While most would feel discouraged, Craig kept plugging along and making strides. The second half of his freshman year he went 14-7 and qualified for the district tournament. Craig’s wrestling
- [Daishawn Tilghman: January's Mentee of the Month](https://btsphilly.org/daishawn-tilghman-januarys-mentee-of-the-month/) - Daishawn Tilghman began wrestling in 6th grade at Belmont Charter School and was first accepted in the Mentoring Center in 7th grade. However, he did not come on a regular basis and missed more mentoring sessions than he attended. As an 8th grader, Daishawn realized that education was a key component to living a successful
- [Central Takes League Title Over Northeast: Spotlight on Youth Postseason](https://btsphilly.org/central-takes-league-title-over-northeast-spotlight-on-youth-postseason/) - Last Wednesday, two Philadelphia high school wrestling powerhouses met again in the finals of the Philadelphia Public League Duals. Central High School and Northeast High School went head to head in the league championship for the 6th year in a row. Northeast lead the series 3-2, but Central was looking to tie it up by
- [Mikaela Estepp: December's Wrestler of the Month](https://btsphilly.org/mikaela-estepp-decembers-wrestler-of-the-month/) - Coming into the season Franklin Towne Charter’s new coach, Brian Swift, had some questions about his team. In particular, which wrestlers were going to step into leadership positions. Mikaela Estepp quickly answered that question. A senior, but only a second year wrestler, Estepp’s drive and work ethic made her an obvious choice for team captain.
- [Thomas Jennings: November Wrestler of the Month](https://btsphilly.org/thomas-jennings-november-wrestler-of-the-month/) - It’s rare to see someone with as much drive as Thomas Jennings, especially at such a young age. Thomas, only 11, started wrestling last season and was soon hooked. Many wrestlers, especially ones new to the sport, take the summers off, but that idea never crossed Thomas’s mind. 2 or 3 times every week he
- [Being Thankful by Daishawn Tilghman](https://btsphilly.org/being-thankful-by-daishawn-tilgman/) - I am thankful for my loving mom. She helps me overcome challenges in my life. In seventh grade, when I was failing multiple classes, she helped me stay out of trouble and improve my grades. In seventh and eighth grade, she would sit with me down every night and help with my homework until it
- [BTSP Receives the 2016 GSK Impact Award](https://btsphilly.org/btsp-receives-the-2016-gsk-impact-award/) - Beat the Streets Philadelphia is honored to have been included as a recipient of the highly competitive and respected 2016 GSK Impact Award. This very meaningful award provides a grant of $40,000 in recognition of the awardees outstanding contributions to a healthier Philadelphia region. This gift has a very real impact on our programs and
- [Ousmane Diarra: October Wrestler of the Month](https://btsphilly.org/ousmane_oct_wotm/) - Ousmane Diarra is Beat the Streets Philadelphia’s October Wrestler of the Month. Although he didn’t start wrestling until his sophomore year, Ousmane’s skills developed quickly, a testament to his hard work and dedication in the practice room. As a sophomore, he spent time in and out of the lineup and finished the year with an
- [Olympic Gold Medalist Kyle Snyder runs BTS clinic in Trenton](https://btsphilly.org/kyle-snyder-runs-bts-clinic-trenton/) - Last Weekend Beat the Streets Trenton, in correlation with the Princeton chapter of the Wrestlers in Business Network, held a free wrestling clinic featuring Olympic gold medalist Kyle Snyder and Ohio State head coach Tom Ryan. Saturday night featured several exhibition matchups between wrestlers from the BTS Trenton and Philadelphia programs. The featured exhibition of
- [BTSP Wishes Canaan Good Luck](https://btsphilly.org/btsp_wishes_canaan/) - Beat the Streets wants to wish Canaan Bethea a huge congratulations on landing an assistant coaching job at George Mason University. Canaan has been working with Beat the Streets for almost 3 years now. What started as just volunteering to move mats for a tournament turned into much more. Before he left, he was serving
- [Fall Practice Schedule](https://btsphilly.org/fall-practice-schedule/) - Beat the Streets has a variety of times and locations for those wrestlers looking to fine tune their skills this preseason. The times and locations are as follows: Belmont Charter School- 4030 Brown Street Monday and Wednesday 6-8 Philadelphia Athletic League- 2524 East Clearfield Street Tuesday and Thursday 7-9 Penn Charter- 3000 Schoolhouse Ln (In
- [BTSP Welcomes Juan Ramos as New Director of Wrestling Operations](https://btsphilly.org/btsp-welcomes-juan-ramos-as-new-director-of-operations/) - Beat the Streets is proud to announce the hiring of Juan Ramos as our new Director of Wrestling Operations. Juan comes to us from North Carolina where he was running Killer Bee Wrestling Club as well as helping coach the North Carolina National Wrestling Team. He is a 20-year veteran of the United States Marine
- [Progression by Ousmane Diarra](https://btsphilly.org/progression-by-ousmane-diarra/) - Progression the fundamental need of all humans. Even from the beginning of time all we ever wanted to do was get better. From technological developments in our everyday lives to the creation of new vaccines, we s humans only want to improve. The desire for improvement also extends to the ameliorating personal skills. With the
- [Foundation by Lucien Anderson](https://btsphilly.org/foundation-by-lucien-anderson/) - Foundation, the most important part of any sport. Before you can become great, or even good, you need a foundation. This is the biggest thing I've learned from the MLK youth program. The basics I learned made me the wrestler I am today. The wrestler who made varsity as a freshman at one of the
- [Improve yourself this offseason! BTSP practices 4 times a week!](https://btsphilly.org/improve-yourself-this-offseason-btsp-practices-4-times-a-week/) - Beat the Streets Philadelphia is running offseason practices at several Philadelphia area high schools this summer leading up to the school year. Practice is held at Belmont Charter School 3:30-5:30 Monday and Wednesday and George Washington high school 11:00-1:00 Tuesday and Thursday. The practices are open to anyone who wants to come and improve themselves
- [Miles to Go](https://btsphilly.org/miles-to-go/) - “I’m happy but not satisfied”, Miles Lee says as he reclines back in the the office chair across from me. It’s been a week since his stellar Fargo performance. Wrestling against the toughest grapplers in the country, Miles battled his way to double All American honors, earning third in Greco Roman, and Sixth in Freestyle.
- [Miles to Go: Lee is Driven to Succeed](https://btsphilly.org/miles-to-go-2/) - “I’m happy but not satisfied”, Miles Lee says as he reclines back in the office chair across from me. It’s been a week since his stellar Fargo performance. Wrestling against the toughest grapplers in the country, Miles battled his way to double All American honors, earning third in Greco Roman, and Sixth in Freestyle. Most
- [Fargo Roundup](https://btsphilly.org/fargo-roundup/) - The Beat the Streets crew recently returned from the National Freestyle and Greco Championships in Fargo, North Dakota. Tatyana Ortiz, Kyla Arroyo, and Miles Lee represented Philly proudly, as they wrestled their way through the grueling week long tournament. Tatyana went 0-2 in Women’s Cadet, but decided to bump up an age group and wrestle
- [BTSP and PRTC Say Goodbye to Coach Dan Mitcheff](https://btsphilly.org/btsp-and-prtc-say-goodbye-to-coach-dan-mitcheff/) - After nearly a year of training, at the Pennsylvania Regional Training Center, former All-American, Dan Mitcheff, is heading back home to Ohio to take an assistant coaching position at his alma mater, Kent State University. Although the RTC wasn’t his first training spot, it will be his last, as Mitcheff has decided to hang up his shoes,
- [BTSP Wrestlers are Working Hard at Off-Season Camps](https://btsphilly.org/btsp-wrestlers-are-working-hard-at-off-season-camps/) - Although wrestling season is over, Beat the Streets has been staying busy creating opportunities for kids to continue wrestling in the offseason. Two weeks ago BTSP hosted camps at Penn Charter and the Philadelphia school. Last week we ran a camp at the Police Athletic League of Philadelphia. The turnouts were great, with wrestlers ranging
- [BTSP Named Finalist For $50,000 Wawa "Hero Award"](https://btsphilly.org/btsp-named-finalist-for-50000-wawa-hero-award/) - Beat the Streets Philadelphia, has recently been nominated as a finalist for the first ever Wawa Foundation “Hero Award”. BTSP has already secured a $10,000 grant for being a finalist, and will be vying for a $50,000 grant alongside 3 other Philadelphia area non-profits. According to Wawa, the “Hero Award” is, “an honor given to
- [BTSP Wrestlers Represent Philadelphia in Times Square](https://btsphilly.org/video_galleries3rd-annual-benefit-thank-you/) - Beat the Streets Philadelphia had 5 wrestlers participate in the “United in the Square” exhibition held in Times Square this past Thursday, May 19th. The weather was perfect, and the air was thick with excitement as fans pressed together against the guard rails trying to get a glimpse of the outdoor action. The juxtaposition of
- [BTSP Qualifies 4 for Fargo National Championships](https://btsphilly.org/btsp-qualifies-4-for-fargo-national-championships/) - Beat the Streets Philadelphia had 7 wrestlers place this weekend at the State Freestyle and Greco tournaments. Kyla Arroyo finished first in her women’s junior freestyle bracket, while Tatyana Ortiz won her women’s freestyle cadet bracket. Both of these wrestlers qualified for Nationals in Fargo, North Dakota later this summer. Joining them in representing Team
- [Beat The Streets Philadelphia Qualifies 78 Spots for Freestyle and Greco State Tournaments](https://btsphilly.org/beat-the-streets-philadelphia-qualifies-78-spots-for-freestyle-and-greco-state-tournaments/) - This past Weekend South Philadelphia High School hosted a Pennsylvania Regional Freestyle and Greco qualifying tournament. The top 4 placers at each weight qualified to compete in the state Freestyle and Greco tournaments at Chambersberg High school this up coming weekend. The Beat the Streets Program performed exceptionally well qualifying 29 spots in Greco Roman
- [BTSP Wrestlers to Compete in United in the Square Showcase](https://btsphilly.org/btsp-wrestlers-to-compete-in-united-in-the-square-showcase/) - Beat the Streets Philadelphia is taking some of its top wrestlers to New York this Thursday to wrestle exhibition matches in the Beat the Streets New York, United in the Square showcase. The main event highlights members of the US National and Jr. National teams wrestling against members of the Iranian National teams. The BTS Philly
- [Remembering Morris Johnson](https://btsphilly.org/remembering-morris-johnson/) - I’d never had a wrestling coach quite like Morris Johnson. He seemed too nice compared to the normally, gruff, no-nonsense coaches I had grown up wrestling for. He was a soft spoken prototypical gentle giant with a warm smile that was infectious, even during a tough conditioning session. He could have been braggadocios,
- [Ronald Palmer](https://btsphilly.org/ronald-palmer/) - Ronald Palmer had a feeling he was going to make a pretty good wrestler. He was stronger then most kids his age, his muscles honed from years of parkour and breakdancing. These unique pastimes gave Ronald a sense of body awareness, and flexibility that served him well on the wrestling mats. Ronald had almost unheralded
- [Derick Morton](https://btsphilly.org/derick-morton/) - Derick Morton didn’t know what he was going to get from wrestling when he first started as a 9th grader at Martin Luther King High School. 4 years later, after finishing up his freshmen year at East Stroudsburg University he’s better suited to answer that question. “Perseverance, not giving
- [Offseason Wrestling is Underway!](https://btsphilly.org/offseason-wrestling-is-underway/) - Many Beat the Streets Philadelphia student-athletes have been working hard and training at our various offseason wrestling facilities. On April 17th BTSP sent 40 wrestlers to the Downingtown West Freestyle Tournament. There was a large turnout at the tournament, with nearly 200 Greco participants and over 300 Freestyle participants. Although the day
- [First Annual Philly Bowling Fundraiser a Success](https://btsphilly.org/first-annual-philly-bowling-fundraiser-a-success/) - Thursday, April 28th Beat the Streets Philadelphia held our First Annual Bowling Night at Lucky Strike Lanes in Center City. The fundraiser was a great success, hosting over 200 attendees in a night filled with fun and entertainment. Mr. Green Genes front man, Bryen O’Boyle, provided music to go along with the
- [Discovery by Dawud Farqui](https://btsphilly.org/discovery-finding-wrestling-dawud-farquis-story/) - Coming out of Child's Middle School, going to South Philly High, I was looking forward to the all new opportunities I would have. As a freshman I wanted to play a sport that all of my friends could do together. We all decided on wrestling. Preseason was a challenge for my friends. They all quit,
- [Edwin Morales and Miles Lee make PPL history on the road Hershey](https://btsphilly.org/edwin-morales-and-miles-lee-make-ppl-history-on-the-road-hershey/) - Edwin Morales of Mariana Bracetti Academy and Miles Lee of South Philadelphia High School made history by becoming the 3rd and 4th wrestlers from the public league to advance to the PIAA AAA State Wrestling Championships. Edwin and Miles, competing at 170lbs and 195lbs, respectively, were both 1st in the D12 PPL Sectional Championship, 1st in the
- [BTSP Hosts Philadelphia Youth Wrestling Day](https://btsphilly.org/btsp-hosts-philadelphia-youth-wrestling-day/) - Beat the Streets Philadelphia recently hosted our 4th Annual Philadelphia Youth Wrestling Day at South Philadelphia HS. This event includes wrestlers from all of our youth programs and involved a record number of participants. There were over 400 total participants from 13 programs that competed in a novice, advanced or girls division. The event is
- [Philadelphia Wrestlers Earn Postseason Success](https://btsphilly.org/philadelphia-wrestlers-earn-postseason-success/) - High School student-athletes throughout the city have been training hard all season in preparation for the postseason. Many have put in countless hours throughout the year with their coaches and that time has resulted in new levels of success for teams and individuals sponsored by Beat the Streets Philadelphia (BTSP). Although wins and losses are
- [Tatyana Ortiz Becomes 1st Ever Female District XII Qualfier](https://btsphilly.org/tatyana-ortiz-becomes-1st-ever-female-district-xii-qualier/) - Tatyana Ortiz, a freshman wrestler at Mariana Bracetti Academy, recently became the first ever female wrestler to qualify for the PIAA District XII tournament while competing against boys. It was no surprise to her coaches because she consistently has demonstrated the willingness to work extremely hard both on and off the mat. She has also
- [Martin Luther King hosts third annual Cougar Duals](https://btsphilly.org/martin-luther-king-hosts-third-annual-cougar-duals/) - Beat the Streets Philadelphia was proud to be a part of the third annual Cougar Duals. Martin Luther King High School hosted 16 teams from 8 different districts, including some of the best wrestling in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Each team was guaranteed 4 matches on the day. Malvern Prep walked away with
- [My story- Safee](https://btsphilly.org/my-story-safee/) - My name is Safee and wrestling has helped me be successful in all areas of life. Wrestling has helped me become a harder worker. Before I used to act up in class and not do my work. Because of wrestling I work hard and I have become a role model by completing all of my
- [BTS Philadelphia Hosts Most Successful Annual Benefit to Date](https://btsphilly.org/bts-philadelphia-hosts-most-successful-annual-benefit-to-date/) - On Thursday January 28th, Beat the Streets Philadelphia (BTSP) hosted its’ 5th Annual Benefit in the heart of New York City’s meatpacking district. Hundreds of supporters gathered at STK-Downtown to bid on items at our silent auction, participate in card games and to help raise meaningful support aimed at altering the life trajectory of young
- [About Beat the Streets](https://btsphilly.org/about-beat-the-streets/) - Beat the Streets Philly is a good group of people because they help you raise your grades. For example, if you got a low grade they will help you bring it up. Good grades are important to me because it shows how much effort I put into my work. Also, Beat the Streets helps you get into
- [The College Search](https://btsphilly.org/the-college-search/) - Since the summer, I have been applying to colleges. It has definitely been difficult trying to figure out; where I want to go, what I want to do, and how to do it. I was even a bit confused on how to search, apply, and even what to turn in. Beat the Streets has been
- [BTSP Hosts Burroughs and Green Wrestling Clinic](https://btsphilly.org/btsp-hosts-burroughs-and-green-wrestling-clinic/) - On October 24th Beat The Streets Philadelphia wrestlers had the opportunity to learn from the best wrestlers in the world. Jordan Burroughs and James Green came to Philadelphia and performed an hour and a half wrestling clinic. Burrough's went in to detail about his favorite ways to set up and finish his double leg takedown.
- [Beat the Streets Philadelphia Partners with The Philadelphia School](https://btsphilly.org/beat-the-streets-philadelphia-partners-with-the-philadelphia-school/) - Beat the Streets Philadelphia is excited to announce that we are launching a wrestling program at the Philadelphia School. This opportunity was made possible by a transformative gift from John and Gina Moore. The program will offer free wrestling instruction, tutoring, and mentoring to middle school students in the South Philadelphia area. The program will
- [Kareem Fuller- Adversity](https://btsphilly.org/kareem-fuller-adversity/) - In my young life I have struggled with becoming easily distracted with minor setbacks and disappointments. These minor disappointments help me with facing real obstacles to achieving my goals. I understand that everyone will suffer setbacks and periods of difficulty. Beat the Streets helped me accept adversity as a part of life and to be
- [BTSP Students Put in Time Year Round](https://btsphilly.org/btsp-student-put-in-time-year-round/) - BTS-Philly stresses the importance of training year-round in order to make gains while potential opponents are content to take time off. This concepts is one of many that are encouraged within the sport of wrestling, but also transcend the mat into life and academics. With that theme in mind the BTS-Philly mentoring center established The
- [BTS Philly partners with WIBN-Princeton and The Bethea Family to Sponsor Youth Wrestling in Trenton](https://btsphilly.org/bts-philly-partners-with-wibn-princeton-and-the-bethea-family-to-sponsor-youth-wrestling-in-trenton/) - We are proud to announce that with the help of the Bethea family, and Wrestlers In Business - Princeton chapter, Beat the Streets Philadelphia will establish a youth wrestling program in Trenton NJ. The Bethea family is born, raised, and thriving in Trenton NJ. It has been their dream to give other students the opportunities
- [Joe Moglia speaks about wrestling](https://btsphilly.org/joe-moglia-speaks-about-wrestling/) - I have been surrounded by the sport of wrestling for my entire life. Competing from elementary school through 5 years of college clearly played a big part in developing me into the person I am today. However, now over 15yrs has passed since my last official match and I arguably find myself more absorbed into
- [Miles Lee- Wrestler of the Month](https://btsphilly.org/miles-lee-wrestler-of-the-month/) - Name: Miles Lee School: Palumbo/Mastery Coach: Coach Keitt Age/Grade: 17/11th Grade Number of Years Wrestling: 1 Why Did You Start Wrestling? Wrestling always interested me because as a kid I used to watch WWE, but my school never had a team. Instead of wrestling I started to train MMA in my free time. I learned
- [BTSP Partnering with Up2Us and SportUp for Coaches Training](https://btsphilly.org/btsp-partnering-with-up2us-and-sportup-for-coaches-training/) - BTSP is happy to announce that we will be working with Up2Us and SportUp for coaches training this coming fall. The first of two training sessions will be held at the BTSP Office at 3700 Market on September 17th at 4:00pm. This first training session will working with SportUp and their mobile application. SportUp will
- [Wrestler of the Month- Kyla Arroyo](https://btsphilly.org/wrestler-of-the-month-kyla-arroyo/) - Kyla is an 8th Grader at Mariana Bracetti Academy
- [BTSP Seniors and Their Next Steps](https://btsphilly.org/btsp-seniors-and-their-next-step/) - Beat the Streets Philadelphia Seniors Beat the Streets Philadelphia (BTSP) takes great pride in the students that participate in our programs as a result of their successes on the mat, in classroom, and in life. Many of our participants are willing to put in extra time in all that they do so that they can
- [Ricardo Robles- Success Story](https://btsphilly.org/ricardo-robles-success-story/) - Ricardo is a current coach with Beat the Streets Philadelphia who was a former participant with our program at Edison High School. He has devoted countless hours to helping support young student-athletes across the city so that they would have similar opportunities as he did and in hopes that they might develop the same passion
- [Lender Vega- Success Story](https://btsphilly.org/lender-vega-success-story/) - Lender is a true testament of grit and determination being key factors to success. He was a member of the Edison High School wrestling program during the first year we established partnerships with high schools within Philadelphia. It was clear from the start that Lender was willing to put in whatever time was required to
- [BTSP Middle School Students achieve success on and off the mat](https://btsphilly.org/btsp-middle-school-students-achieve-success-on-and-off-the-mat/) - Beat the Streets Philadelphia(BTSP) takes pride in our efforts to alter the life trajectory for the student-athletes who participate in our programs. This impact occurs in a variety of ways and to varying degrees, both directly and indirectly. For many participants it occurs through the sport of wrestling itself and results in increased confidence, overall
- [Education by Andres Vasquez](https://btsphilly.org/education-by-andres-vasquez/) - Education is what helps me accomplish my goals. I didn’t take education seriously in elementary school. When I transferred to Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School I joined their wrestling team and started to realize what’s really important. By working hard in wrestling it showed me how education and hard work will lead to success. This
- [Education by Kyla Arroyo](https://btsphilly.org/education-by-kyla-arroyo/) - Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School, 8th Grader What education means to me is how I learn things in school that would help me in the future. Education is one of the most important thing in life because I learn from education that the more you learn in school, the more you’ll accomplish in school, college,
- [Accountability by DeAndre Maxwell](https://btsphilly.org/accountability-by-deondria-maxwell/) - Martin Luther King High School, 11th Grader Accountability is a word that describes and drives my life. I am accountable for many things such as, being a captain of the wrestling team, a leader in my school and an older brother. It’s my job to make sure everything is running smooth and correct within my household
- [Perseverance by Dashawn Jackson](https://btsphilly.org/perseverance-by-dashawn-jackson/) - Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School, 11th Grader To have perseverance, you must have determination to keep on going despite any obstacle. When I’m in school I face many difficulties. For example, In school I must be more diverse in all subjects enough to master and pass the class. When I struggle with work in class,
- [Pennsylvania State Championship Results 2015](https://btsphilly.org/pennsylvania-state-championship-results-2015/) - Congratulations to all place winners at the Pennsylvania Freestyle and Greco-Roman Pennsylvania State Championships. Beat the Streets Philadelphia (BTS Philly) is very pleased with the outcome of the tournament. This was the toughest freestyle tournament yet that BTS Philly attended. Since Freestyle and Greco-roman is becoming more popular every year, competition is becoming tougher too.
- [2015 PAWF STATE CHAMPIONSHIP](https://btsphilly.org/2015-pawf-state-championship/) - We are finally here!!! This weekend on May 16th and 17th Beat The Streets Philadelphia (BTS) will be wrestling at Chambersburg High School for the Pennsylvania Freestyle and Greco-Roman State Championship. BTS Philly will bring thirty-eight members who we believe will have success at this tournament. In order to qualify for States the individual must have placed in
- [Edwin Morales- Strength](https://btsphilly.org/edwin-morales-strength/) - How do I use strength? I use strength in many different ways but mostly I use it towards my mindset for school, wrestling and my personal life. This is important to me because with strength I can apply it to anything in life to help me surpass things that give me trouble. Strength helps me
- [Neshaminy Tournament Freestyle Results](https://btsphilly.org/neshaminy-tournament-freestyle-results/) - On Saturday April 18, 2015 Beat the Streets Philadelphia (BTS) kicked off their first Freestyle and Greco- Roman wrestling tournament of the year, hosted by Neshaminy High School. The tournament was a qualifier for the Pennsylvania state tournament that will be held on May 15, 2015. The Freestyle and Greco- Roman tournament had more than 40 teams and over 150 participants wrestles. With over 150 wrestlers 66 of them are from Beat the Streets.
- [Derek Morton - Strength](https://btsphilly.org/derek-morton-01/) - Wrestling has taught me many skills, but the strength I developed through the sport is something I will use the rest of my life. By staying mentally strong, I feel that I can bounce back from anything. Over the course of my career I have battled a hand surgery, multiple MCL pulls, knee injuries, and a skin
- [Wrestler of the Month- Wayne Derkotch](https://btsphilly.org/wrestler-of-the-month-wayne-derkotch/) - Name: Wayne Derkotch School: Philadelphia Academy Charter Coach: ED Schneider Age/Grade: 14/8th grade Number of Years Wrestling: 8 Why Did You Start Wrestling? I wanted to play a sport during the winter to keep me physically and mentally in shape for football. Why do you enjoy wrestling? Wrestling is not just a sport it’s a way of life. It teaches me the value of hard
- [Derick Morton- Wrestler of the Month](https://btsphilly.org/derick-morton-wrestler-of-the-month/) - Name: Derick Morton School: Martin Luther King High School Coach: Domonic Castelli Age/Grade: 19/12th grade Number of Years Wrestling: 4 Why Did You Start Wrestling? One of my football coaches said that it would make me a better football player and a better man Why do you enjoy wrestling? I enjoy wrestling because it has
- [Middle School Travel Team Update](https://btsphilly.org/middle-school-travel-team-update/) - As the 2014-15 regular wrestling season came to an end, The BTS-Philly Middle School Travel Team attended their final event at Paulsboro High School. The MS Travel Team consists mostly of student-athletes who participate in BTS-Philly’s Mentoring Program, along with other participants from across our various BTS-Philly sponsored wrestling programs who have demonstrated the highest
- [Beat the Streets Philly Coaches Attend Bronze Certification Training](https://btsphilly.org/beat-the-streets-philly-coaches-attend-bronze-certification-training/) - On Saturday March 28, 2015 the Pennsylvania Regional Training Center hosted a USA Wrestling Bronze Level Coaching Clinic. Approximately 30 coaches from the Philadelphia, Bucks County, and New Jersey areas attended the clinic, 10 of whom are associated with Beat the Streets Philadelphia programs. The main speaker of Saturday’s clinic was Mike Clayton, head of
- [Donald Harrison-Perseverance](https://btsphilly.org/donald-harrison-perseverance/) - Perseverance means to continue steadfastly, especially in something that is difficult or tedious. It requires regular practice to develop the quality of perseverance. Wrestling has helped me stand out on and off the wrestling mat, providing me with the support necessary for positive outcomes in my life. I feel that this support has helped me
- [Belmont Girls Program Highlighted by Fox 29](https://btsphilly.org/belmont-girls-program-highlighted-by-fox-29/) - Each week, FOX 29 news covers a unique story throughout the Philadelphia area as part of their ‘#In-Focus’ segment and the girls of Belmont Charter school were the featured story. Highlighting some of the young female wrestlers who participate in the Belmont Charter wrestling program, the story illustrates how participation in the sport of wrestling
- [Perseverance-Ron Palmer](https://btsphilly.org/perseverance-ron-palmer/) - A time where I had to persevere was when I lost the PIAA District 12 finals in 2014 to Andrew McClaren of LaSalle College High School. Even though Andrew was a defending champion, it was still a hard loss to take. Almost every weekend that offseason, I thought about that loss and it frustrated me
- [In Their Shoes](https://btsphilly.org/in-their-shoes/) - “In Their Shoes” is a section of the Beat the Streets Philadelphia webpage where student-athletes will be given the opportunity to share their thoughts/feelings on various topics that are important in developing championship wrestlers as well as scholar athletes. At this time, our student-athletes are in the process of writing and they are
- [Success Story- Davon Clark](https://btsphilly.org/success-story-davon-clark/) - Davon Clark was a student at Northeast High School that regularly participated in offseason training opportunities sponsored by BTS Philly. There was rarely an event or practice that he missed and he was willing to go to great lengths to achieve his goals on the mat. Our staff became very familiar with his goals both
- [2015 BTS Philadelphia Youth Wrestling Day Recap](https://btsphilly.org/2015-bts-philadelphia-youth-wrestling-day-recap/) - With folk style season coming to a close for many youth programs, Beat the Streets Philadelphia (BTSP) hosted the Philadelphia Youth Wrestling Day tournament this past Sunday at George Washington High School. BTSP sponsored teams from throughout Philadelphia took part in this past weekends’ action. Throughout the tournament, athletes and their families enjoyed a day
- [BTS Philadelphia Hosts Successful 4th Annual Benefit](https://btsphilly.org/bts-philadelphia-hosts-successful-4th-annual-benefit/) - On Thursday February 5th, Beat the Streets Philadelphia (BTSP) hosted its’ 4th Annual Fundraiser in the heart of New York City’s meatpacking district. With hundreds of supporters packed into the STK Downtown for a night of charitable giving, card games, and good times, the evening was sure to be a success. Throughout the entire evening,
- [New Program at Central Elementary in Allentown competes at Grace Hall](https://btsphilly.org/new-program-at-central-elementary-in-allentown-competes-at-grace-hall/) - On Sunday February 8th, Beat the Streets Philadelphia sponsored programs from the PAL Wrestling Club and Central Elementary(Allentown) had a chance to compete in an exhibition at Lehigh University. Prior to the Mountain Hawks’ pair of afternoon Duals against Harvard University and Brown University, wrestlers of both PAL and Central experienced college wrestling in its’
- [Angel Garcia-Wrestler of the Month](https://btsphilly.org/angel-garcia-wrestler-of-the-month/) - Name: Angel Garcia School: Marianna Bracetti Academy (MBA) Coaches: Ben Greer/Max Tannenbaum Age/Grade: 13/ 7th Grader Number of Years Wrestling: 1 ½ Why did you start wrestling?: I started wrestling because it looked fun and I was really drawn to the toughness of the sport. Why do you enjoy wrestling?: I enjoy wrestling because it
- [BTS Philly Coaches Participate in Annual Training](https://btsphilly.org/bts-philly-coaches-participate-in-annual-training/) - At Beat the Streets Philadelphia, it is the goal of our organization to alter life’s trajectory for our student wrestlers. One way that we do this is by preparing our coaches for a myriad of situations. This month the coaches met (yet again) to work on honing not only their wrestling and coaching skills, but
- [BTS Philly Wrestlers Take Part in NWCA All-Star Event](https://btsphilly.org/bts-philly-wrestlers-take-part-in-nwca-all-star-event/) - “Altering life’s trajectory” is the vision of Beat the Streets, Philadelphia. This is accomplished by addressing student needs, not just athletically but also academically and socially. This past weekend our wrestlers were able to participate in an All-Star event at Drexel University and the University of Pennsylvania that encompassed all facets of this vision. Friday
- [Gearing up for the Season](https://btsphilly.org/gearing-up-for-the-season/) - This week the Beat the Streets (BTS) Philadelphia coaches began their own training in preparation for the 2014-2015 wrestling season! As wrestling season is quickly approaching, we wanted to take this time to present both a quick history of the organization and a brief overview of what is going to be happening for all of
- [Summer Scholars Stretch their Minds at the Franklin Institute](https://btsphilly.org/summer-scholars-stretch-their-minds-at-the-franklin-institute/) - On August 6, the Summer Scholars program took their student-athletes on a trip to the Franklin Institute, with the newly opened “Your Brain” attraction as our focus. Tying in the Mindfulness lessons of consciously thinking in the present in order to be more at one with yourself and the rest of the world, a visit
- [BTS Philly Launches 2014 Summer Classes](https://btsphilly.org/bts-philly-launches-2014-summer-classes/) - BTS-Philly prepares to wrap up our 2014 off-season training with the send-off to wrestling camp at Lock Haven University and our Fargo qualifiers’ departure to the national team training camp. The progress made by student-athletes who consistently practiced and competed during the freestyle wrestling season is a true testament to the value of year-round training.
- [Ronald Palmer - Wrestler of the Month](https://btsphilly.org/ronald-palmer-wrestler-of-the-month/) - Name: Ronald Palmer School: Mariana Bracetti Academy Coach: Max Tanenbaum & Benjamin Greer Age/Grade: 16 years old / Entering 11th Grade Number of Years Wrestling: Going on my Third Year Why did you start wrestling? The WWE attracted me to the sport - it made I wanted to slam people. Why do you enjoy wrestling? It’s fun winning medals. What
- [BTS-Philly Wrestlers Attend Lock Haven University Summer Camps](https://btsphilly.org/bts-philly-wrestlers-attend-lock-haven-university-summer-camps/) - Many Beat the Streets Philadelphia student athletes continued to train/compete out of various off-season training sites during the Spring and Summer months following the 2013-14 season, knowing that “Summer training builds winter champions.” To reward those who did, scholarships were awarded to attend overnight wrestling camp hosted by Lock Haven University. BTS-Philly sponsored 27 middle
- [Strong Group of BTS Philly Kids at Fargo Led by Two All-Americans](https://btsphilly.org/strong-group-of-bts-philly-kids-at-fargo-led-by-two-all-americans/) - Every year in Mid-July, thousands of wrestlers make their way to the FargoDome in Fargo, North Dakota for the USAW Cadet/Junior National Championships, more commonly known as 'Fargo.' This tournament is considered the pinnacle of high school wrestling for many, and as a result, we get an 8-day competition of the best of the best.
- [Harold Anderson Wins Prestigious Award at Penn Charter](https://btsphilly.org/harold-anderson-wins-prestigious-award-at-penn-charter/) - Last year, we shed some light on Harold Anderson's road to Penn Charter. We are pleased to announce that Harold won the Williams C. Shields 3rd Memorial Prize in his first year. This award goes “to a student who has completed Ninth Grade with an outstanding record in character, scholarship and sportsmanship”. We decided to
- [Ahmad Ibrahim - Wrestler of the Month](https://btsphilly.org/ahmad-ibrahim-wrestler-of-the-month/) - Name: Ahmad Ibrahim School: Northeast High Coach: Mike Siravo & Kraig Feldman Age/Grade: 18 years old/12th Grade Number of Years Wrestling: 3 years Why did you start wrestling? I wanted to get to know more people, and my Muay Thai coach who had wrestled at Northeast made me do it to help my fighting. Why do you enjoy wrestling? I quit every
- [BTS-Philly Starts Inaugural Summer Scholar Courses](https://btsphilly.org/bts-philly-starts-inaugural-summer-scholar-courses/) - BTS-Philly prepares to wrap up our 2014 off-season training with the send-off to wrestling camp at Lock Haven University and our Fargo qualifiers’ departure to the national team training camp. The progress made by student-athletes who consistently practiced and competed during the freestyle wrestling season is a true testament to the value of year-round training.
- [Wrestlers Compete at the State and National Level](https://btsphilly.org/wrestlers-compete-at-the-state-and-national-level/) - While some wrestlers hang up their shoes at the end of folkstyle season, Beat the Streets Philly athletes took advantage of spring and summer wrestling opportunities by training in freestyle, the international class of wrestling competed in the Olympics. After attending numerous qualifying tournaments, nearly 60 wrestlers earned a bid to the PAWF State Championship
- [BTS Philly Class of 2014 College/Career Plans](https://btsphilly.org/bts-philly-class-of-2014-collegecareer-plans/) - The primary mission for Beat the Streets Philadelphia is to positively alter the life trajectories of our student athletes. Many BTS Philly participants find success on the wrestling mat, but ultimately the skills and lessons they learn in wrestling positively impact their achievements in the classroom. At BTS Philly, we focus on the holistic development
- [Jon Guevera - Wrestler of the Month](https://btsphilly.org/jon-guevera-wrestler-of-the-month/) - Name: Jon Guevera School: Central Philadelphia High School Coach: Coach Julien, Coach Lender, Coach Ricardo Age/Grade: 16 years old/11th Grade Number of Years Wrestling: 3 Why did you start wrestling? During my freshman year, Coach Julien spotted me in the hallway and said, "You should wrestle." I thought, "I'm a strong guy, I can handle that."
- [Gotham City East Coast Freestyle Championships](https://btsphilly.org/gotham-city-east-coast-freestyle-championships/) - April 26, 2014, Brooklyn NY In the first inaugural Gotham East Coast Championships BTS Philly girls made a name for themselves. The event featured 132 athletes, mostly from BTS NYC's sponsored high school teams. All four BTS participants placed top 4 in their weight classes, led by tournament champions Leyla Hirsch (121 lbs) and Hailey
- [BTS Philly Freestyle Update](https://btsphilly.org/bts-philly-freestyle-update/) - Beat the Streets Philadelphia wrestlers have been busy during the spring freestyle season. Most recently, a select group of high school students traveled to the Gotham City Freestyle Duals on Saturday, April 19 at St. Francis College in Brooklyn Heights, NY. The first annual dual tournament featured wrestlers from public and private school teams in the tri-state
- [BTS Philly Girls Tournament Champions](https://btsphilly.org/bts-philly-girls-tournament-champions/) - Springfield MA, April 12, 2014 Beat the Streets Philadelphia Girls Wrestling traveled to West Springfield, MA to participate in the Revolution in Springfield North East Championships. The 3rd annual all girls freestyle event is hosted by Springfield Technical Community College (STCC), one of over 20 colleges and universities that offer collegiate women's wrestling. In a competitive field
- [BTS Philly Kicks Off Freestyle Competition](https://btsphilly.org/bts-philly-kicks-off-freestyle-competition/) - Saturday, March 29, 2014 Beat the Streets Philly kicked off the 2014 freestyle wrestling season by entering 38 wrestlers in the PAWF Pottsville Qualifier held at Pottsville High School. Freestyle is the international style of wrestling competed in the Olympics and all four BTS sponsored off season training sites are focusing exclusively on learning freestyle.
- [Shakinyah Davenport - Wrestler of the Month](https://btsphilly.org/shakinyah-davenport-wrestler-of-the-month/) - Name: Shakinyah Davenport School: Belmont Charter School Coach: Coach McCabe, Coach Nick, Coach Jen, Coach Ian Age/Grade: 7 years old, 1st grade Number of Years Wrestling: 1 Why did you start wrestling? I started wrestling because my brother Shamere wrestles for Belmont. Why do you enjoy wrestling? I get to travel to different places for tournaments like Ohio, New Jersey
- [BTS Philly Girls battle at War of the Roses](https://btsphilly.org/bts-philly-girls-battle-at-war-of-the-roses/) - Saturday, March 15, 2014 Sixteen Beat the Streets Girl wrestlers trail blazed their way into the first ever War of the Roses Northeast Championships held in Williamsport, PA. The Northeast Championships, which featured girl wrestlers from seven different states, is just one tournament in the War of the Roses Wrestling Series founded by Brent Harvey
- [PA Girls States](https://btsphilly.org/pa-girls-states/) - Sunday, March 9th, 2014 Beat the Streets Girls battled for all-state honors at the 3rd Annual PAWF Folkstyle State Championships at Susquehanna Township High School in Harrisburg PA. In it's 3rd year, the Pennsylvania Amateur Wrestling Federation tournament set a record in attendance with 101 participants from all over the state. BTS Philly represented nearly a
- [3rd Annual Philadelphia Youth Wrestling Day](https://btsphilly.org/2014-annual-youth-wrestling-day/) - The 2014 Annual Youth Wrestling Day hosted by George Washington High School demonstrated the growth and progress of the entire Beat the Streets Philadelphia Program. For the first time, wrestlers were separated by experience levels and gender. As BTS Philly has grown, youth wrestlers have developed skill and experience allowing for two divisions to separate
- [BTS Philly Takes Down Green Knights All Girl Tournament](https://btsphilly.org/bts-philly-takes-down-green-knights-all-girl-tournament/) - At 5:00 am early Saturday morning, 14 Beat the Streets girl wrestlers traveled 3 hours to Thomaston, Connecticut to compete in the Green Knights All Girls Tournament. The Green Knights Tournament featured a girls division for wrestlers 8th grade and younger for the very first time. Led by BTS Girls Program Director, Jen Chu, all
- [BTS-Philly Opens New Mentoring Center](https://btsphilly.org/bts-philly-opens-new-mentoring-center/) - Beat the Streets Philadelphia has recently moved in to our new office space at 3700 Market Street Suite 300, which will be the central location for the Mentoring Center. We believe that the use of near-peer mentors will be instrumental in building strong relationships to best benefit the student-athletes being supported, so recruiting of mentors
- [BTS Philly Girls at New Jersey States](https://btsphilly.org/bts-philly-girls-at-new-jersey-states/) - Twenty-two girls from Beat the Streets Girls Wrestling traveled to Union NJ to compete in the New Jersey Women’s State Wrestling Championships. On Sunday Jan. 26, wrestlers from across the tri-state area battled in three different divisions for elementary, middle school and high school age wrestlers. While the tournament determined a state champion for New
- [Harolds Story](https://btsphilly.org/harolds-story/) - Belmont Charter and BTSP student-athlete at Penn Chapter.
- [Altering Life’s Trajectory](https://btsphilly.org/sample-news/) - Last winter, I went to Philadelphia for a dual meet at the University of Pennsylvania and was fortunate to meet one of our BTSP student athletes after the match was over. The young man was a junior in high school at the time. Like many of the kids in the program, he had his share
- [Yasire Brooks - Wrestler of the Month](https://btsphilly.org/sample-wrestler/) - Yashire Brooks from Belmont Charter School chosen as Beat the Streets Philadelphia’s January Wrestler of the Month.
- [Beat the Streets Establishes First Ever Youth Wrestling League for Philadelphia Student-Athletes](https://btsphilly.org/beat-the-streets-establishes-first-ever-youth-wrestling-league-for-philadelphia-student-athletes/) - At the start of this academic year Beat the Streets Philadelphia established a youth league for the programs that our organization sponsors in the city of Philadelphia. The development of a league for our wrestlers is a critical step in providing every opportunity possible for our student-athletes to develop the skills needed to succeed on
- [Beat the Streets Philadelphia Sponsors Youth Takedown Tournament at Drexel](https://btsphilly.org/beat-the-streets-philadelphia-sponsors-youth-takedown-tournament-at-drexel/) - Beat the Streets Philadelphia sponsored a Takedown Tournament prior to the Drexel University vs. University of Virginia dual meet on Sunday 12/18 in the Daskalakis Athletic Center on the campus of Drexel University. Over 100 kids from 6 of the programs sponsored by BTS Philadelphia were in attendance for the event. The wrestlers we broken out into
- [Summer Training Makes Winter Champions: Beat The Streets Philadelphia Wrestlers Attend Five Day Wrestling Camp in Scranton, Pennsylvania](https://btsphilly.org/summer-training-makes-winter-champions-beat-the-streets-philadelphia-wrestlers-attend-five-day-wrestling-camp-in-scranton-pennsylvania/) - As the old wrestling saying goes, “Summer Wrestling Makes Winter Champions.” From June 26 – 30, Beat The Streets Philadelphia (BTSP) wrestlers from area public schools attended wrestling camp in Scranton, Pennsylvania, putting the old adage into practice. This was a chance for the kids to get out of the city and see the mountains and hills
- [NCAA Makes $25,000 Donation to Beat the Streets Philadelphia](https://btsphilly.org/ncaa-makes-25000-donation-to-beat-the-streets-philadelphia/) - The NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships were held March 17-19, 2011 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. Through this event, Beat the Streets Philadelphia was provided with many opportunities to expose our sponsored student-athletes to experiences that will undoubtedly create lifelong memories. Not only did the NCAA, the MAAC, Rider University and the Local Organizing
- [Beat the Streets Clinic featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer](https://btsphilly.org/beat-the-streets-clinic-featured-in-the-philadelphia-inquirer/) - Beat the Streets Philadelphia sponsored a youth clinic at the Shops at Liberty Place in Center City Philadelphia on Thursday March 11, 2011. The clinic was run by Current University of Pennsylvania Assistant Coach and 2x NCAA Division I Champion Matt Valenti. Kids from Wissahickon Charter School were in attendance for the event. The event
- [Beat the Streets sponsors the 1st Annual Philadelphia Youth Wrestling Day](https://btsphilly.org/beat-the-streets-sponsors-the-1st-annual-philadelphia-youth-wrestling-day/) - Beat the Streets Wrestling Philadelphia sponsored the 1st Annual Philadelphia Youth Wrestling Day at George Washington High School on Sunday February 20th. All 8 youth teams that are currently sponsored by Beat the Streets Philadelphia brought athletes to the event and over 200 youth wrestlers participated. It was a great day of wrestling and each athlete earned a

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