BEAT THE STREETS LOS ANGELES BLOG

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

With 2015 in the books, Beat the Streets Los Angeles celebrates achievements only made possible by our community and those who support our mission. Through our dedicated coaches, our organizational partnerships, our volunteers, our donors, the parents of the girls and boys we serve and our staff we are BUILDING TOMORROW'S LEADERS.This second edition of our Annual Impact Report presents the 2014-2015 Season in review. Accompanied by a personal message from our President Andy

January 7, 2016 | The 2015 BTSLA Middle School Wrestling Championships held on December 19th, 2015 capped off a great middle school wrestling season. The event culminated months of hard work by our girls, boys, and coaches. All wrestlers competed with passion as they pursued their individual and team goals. First year program Thomas Starr King Middle School won the team championship with an impressive 19 points. “I am ecstatic that we won the championship, but I am more pro

Name: Meriah SmithGrade: 7thSchool: Mulholland Middle SchoolFavorite Subject: HistoryFavorite thing about wrestling: “Everything, Its healthy and tests my strengths”Dodgers or Angles: DodgersBeach or Mountain: BeachFavorite Athlete: Serena WilliamsReason for Nomination – Coach: She’s dedicated to the sport and the team. Meriah encourages other girls to try out and looks after them like a big sister. She gives back to the program much more that we can give her.

Athlete Name: Reggie Williams Grade: 5th School: Stella 5-6 Coach: Matyou Kohanbash Reason for Nomination: After earning second place in his first tournament the other week he came into practice more focused than ever, stating that he was happy with second place last time, but won't accept anything less than first next time. Reggie has also attended every weekend field trip this season, showing his determination to learn as often as possible. Favorite School Subject: Wrestl

Tuesday, December 1, 2015 | The BTSLA Summer Wrestling Camp Scholarship Program has had a profound impact on our girls and boys over the past 3 years. These unique experiences have opened the eyes of our kids, taken them to places they ordinarily would not have the opportunity to see and introduced them to some of the greatest wrestlers on earth. To build upon the programs success, we've established our Futures Camp, which will blend wrestling and education to give our kids