BEAT THE STREETS LOS ANGELES BLOG

In January 2026, Beat the Streets Los Angeles hosted our Summer Enrichment Fundraiser, which showcased firsthand how BTSLA’s programs support young wrestlers across the greater Los Angeles area. The following offers a glimpse at what we were able to accomplish this summer with your generous support. We served over 100 student-athletes through camps, university visits, scholarships, and our National Team trip. BTSLA flew 35 boys and girls to Cleveland, Ohio, to participate in

A great season begins with great coaches who are prepared to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact. This past weekend, more than 66 head, volunteer, and Tomorrow’s Leaders coaches from across Los Angeles County attended Beat the Streets Los Angeles’ annual Coach and Mentor Training. The weekend focused on strengthening coaching practices, building community, and preparing participants to support student-athletes throughout the upcoming 2026-2027 season. We started bright a

From learning how to build a balanced meal to forming a championship mindset, Beat the Streets Los Angeles student-athletes spent three days learning, training, and growing during the 2026 Summer Wrestling Academy at Belmont High School. From July 14 to July 16, the summer academy brought together over 40 elementary, middle, and high school athletes for a combination of wrestling instruction and enrichment. While strengthening their skills on the mat, athletes also explored t

This summer, Beat the Streets Los Angeles brought 36 student-athletes to Cleveland, Ohio, for the 5th Annual Beat the Streets National Camp & Duals. Joining 13 Beat the Streets chapters from across the country, our athletes spent the week exploring college campuses, training with elite coaches, building friendships, and competing against talented wrestlers from different cities, states, and backgrounds. The week began with a visit to Kent State University, where athletes tour

Tomorrow’s Leaders concluded its 2025–2026 season on Sunday, May 17, with a special athletic training and wrestling clinic that brought together over 55 athletes for the program’s final workshop of the year. The event marked the close of our 10-workshop season, ending the year with a full day of education, skill development, and high-level training. The classroom session featured athletic trainers from Pepperdine University; Carlos Gonzalez, Joleen Galeazzi-Pimentel, and Adri

The All Valley Wrestling Championship brought together athletes, coaches, families, and supporters from across Los Angeles County for a day of competition at Canoga Park High School. Co-hosted by Topanga PAL and Beat the Streets Los Angeles, the event welcomed 244 student-athletes who stepped onto the mats ready to compete and take home a medal. Wrestling took place throughout the day with nonstop action across every division. Brackets were designed to match athletes by exper

Sunday, May 3rd, the Tomorrow’s Leaders program continued with two impactful sessions featuring former Beat the Streets LA Program Director, legal professional, teacher, and coach Morris Bird alongside wrestling legend John Azevedo. Both sessions gave athletes valuable insight while reinforcing the program’s mission of developing future leaders through wrestling, education, and mentorship. The first session welcomed back Morris Bird, who returned to Tomorrow’s Leaders after m

Sunday, April 12, Beat the Streets LA hosted the Angel City Grand Prix at Downey High School, an all-girls wrestling competition that celebrates and supports the continued growth of female athletes in the sport. Wrestlers of all ages stepped on the mat, from first-time competitors to experienced athletes, while friends and families filled the stands, cheering them on and creating a strong sense of community. The day started early, with wrestlers arriving for weigh-ins as the

Sunday, March 29 , Beat the Streets LA kicked off our spring workshops for the 2025–2026 Tomorrow’s Leaders cohort . With our first clinic back following the CIF Championships, we focused on building a strong competitive mindset. This session featured special guests from Intrinsic First, a training program centered on mindset and performance, led by CEO Jimmy Karam, Academic Program Director of Sport Psychology at National University. The clinic focused on helping athletes i

We’re excited to announce the return of the Angel City Grand Prix (ACGP)—our premier all-girls freestyle wrestling championship hosted by Beat the Streets LA!  Last year, we welcomed over 270 wrestlers (ages 7–18) from 90+ schools and programs, including 10 BTSLA programs. We’re expecting an even bigger turnout this year and can’t wait to see these young athletes break barriers and showcase their talent on the mat. Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026 Location: Downey High School Pl