BEAT THE STREETS LOS ANGELES BLOG

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

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

On Sunday, January 11, Beat the Streets LA hosted our Summer Enrichment Fundraiser at Mt. SAC, bringing together supporters, students, and community partners for an afternoon that showcased both the impact of our work and the future we are building. Guests had the opportunity to see firsthand how our programming supports young people across Los Angeles through wrestling, leadership development, and academic enrichment. Student voices were at the center of the luncheon, with t

In October, Beat the Streets LA San Pedro coaches Silvia Calleja and Roman Hernandez went above and beyond, traveling to Tokyo to represent Beat the Streets LA at the Coach the Dream: Changing Sport for Girls summit. The multi-day event, co-hosted by Laureus Sport and Nike, included a five-year celebration of Play Academy with Naomi Osaka, which BTSLA has been a grantee partner. The summit also featured coach trainings, expert panels, and a day of play for 40 girls around the

Join us on January 11, 2026, at Mt. Sac College in Walnut, CA, for our Summer Enrichment Fundraiser! This exciting day of competition and community will support our annual Summer Enrichment Program, including the BTS Summit Cleveland trip. Your support will help fund an unforgettable experience for 40 young LA athletes—featuring university tours, elite wrestling camp, and a national dual tournament. For those unable to attend in Cleveland, your contributions will provide acce

On Sunday, November 16, the gym at Belmont High School came alive as Beat the Streets Los Angeles welcomed 166 young wrestlers for the annual Fall Youth Championship. Athletes from 13 BTSLA programs arrived early, shaking out nerves, meeting friends from other sites, and getting ready to test the skills they have been building all season. Wrestlers traveled from across the Greater Los Angeles area, including Oxnard, Topanga, Antelope Valley, El Monte, South LA, and San Pedro.

This weekend’s Tomorrow’s Leaders Workshop brought together 68 student-athletes for the final session of the fall series, giving them a space to find their voices, challenge their limits, and learn from mentors who’ve turned perseverance into purpose and experience into guidance. The day began with a powerful public speaking session led by Dr. Angela Sadler Williamson, an Emmy-nominated filmmaker, best-selling author, and educator. Dr. Angela shared her “Clear and Comprehensi