BEAT THE STREETS LOS ANGELES BLOG

November 10, 2016 | On Sunday, November 6th, we held our inaugural Futures Workshop at our new wrestling room located on the Belmont H.S. campus. This workshop was the culmination of 4 Sundays of advanced preseason wrestling training.Sixteen wrestlers from our programs at 77th Division P.A.L., Belmont, San Fernando, San Pedro, and Topanga Division P.A.L. took part in the academic workshop. The workshop was presented by Michael Lopez, who is currently earning his Masters degre

October 14, 2016 | This past weekend, BTSLA coaches gathered at the Belmont High School wrestling facility for two days of our most comprehensive coaches education to date. Our coaches make the largest impact on each individual we serve. It is through their efforts that the youth we serve will develop the qualities that the sport of wresting teaches. Leadership. Healthy Living. Character. Life Lessons. These are the qualities that our youth will develop through their commit

July 8, 2016 | On June 20th, 2016, a bus load of Beat the Streets Los Angeles wrestlers and their coaches headed up the San Bernardino Mountains to beautiful Lake Arrowhead for the inaugural Futures Camp held at the Arrowhead Ranch Outdoor Science School.For four days, the athletes wrestled, hiked, swam, learned science education, and took part in leadership and team building activities. For many of the 36 students who attended the camp, it was the first time they'd been

July 8, 2016 | From June 28th to July 1st, thirty-one BTLSA girls had an amazing experience at the MVD Wrestling Camp held at the Arrowhead Ranch Outdoor Science School in Lake Arrowhead, California."It was amazing to see so many young girls taking such a bold step in their wrestling careers," said BTSLA Coach Valerie Burciaga who attended the camp. "Many of these girls left home for the first time and embraced all challenges on the mat," she continued. "The leadership at

April 25, 2016 | Over 150 girls from 10 California counties converged on South El Monte HS for the 3rd annual Angel City Grand Prix held on April 23, 2016. After a review of freestyle rules from the head referee and a welcome from Ricardo Padilla of the El Monte Union High School District Board of Education, the girls were honored to receive a special message from Tatiana Suarez Padilla, current contestant on TUF 23 airing on Fox Sports 1. "You may have plans for yourse

On Saturday, March 12, 2016, Beat the Streets Los Angeles athletes along with wrestlers from across the Los Angeles area were honored to take part in a wrestling clinic at San Fernando High School led by women’s World Champions Elena Pirozhkova and Helen Maroulis along with their coach and BTSLA Coaches Education Coordinator Valentin Kalika.Throughout the fun-filled, inspiring clinic, over 150 youth wrestlers learned the techniques that have helped Helen and Elena become Worl

Cielo PortilloGrade: 8thSchool: Dean L Shively Middle SchoolWrestling Program: South El MonteCoach: Chris LopezFavorite School Subject: Science - Really enjoys doing lab experimentsFavorite thing about wrestling: Wrestling has opened doors for me to meet new people and make new friends. I also love learning new moves "Dodgers or Angels: Dodgers, because her Dad used to watch games with her.Mountains or Beach: Beach, because her Dad used to take her to the Beach when she was

Alijah SaenzGrade: 1stSchool: Eucalyptus ElementaryWrestling Program: San PedroCoach: Roman HernandezFavorite School Subject: Math "Because I can do Double Facts."Favorite thing about wrestling: "Learning new moves because it makes me wrestle better and tournaments because I meet new friends."Dodgers or Angels: DodgersMountains or Beach: Mountains "Because I want to see snow."No favorite Sport Athlete. Favorite Super Hero: HULK "Because he is strong and can do the Hulk Smash.

Name: Viviana RomoGrade: 6thSchool: Valor AcademyFavorite Subject: Math and ScienceFavorite thing about wrestling: “ I get to calm down and just put all my problems on the on the side. Also to loose weight and self defense”Dodgers or Angles: DodgersBeach or Mountain: BeachFavorite Athlete: Rhonda RouseyReason for Nomination – Coach: She has come to every practice with a positive attitude that radiates and brings everyone else’s enthusiasm up. She’s always asking questions t

Name: Jairo RiveraGrade: 7thSchool: Topanga Neighborhood Training CenterFavorite Subject: MathFavorite thing about wrestling: “ It motivates me and shows me discipline”Dodgers or Angles: DodgersBeach or Mountain: BeachFavorite Athlete: Jordan BurroghsReason for Nomination – Coach: He has a 3.5 GPA grade point average in school, he is a leader amongst his team members. The younger students in the program look up to him. And he never misses practice. -Juan Estrada