BEAT THE STREETS LOS ANGELES BLOG

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

November 20, 2015 | Thinking about the possibility of attending college may seem a long way off for elementary and junior high school students, but it's a great idea to set goals and expectations early in life. For this years college visit, the California Baptist University Admissions Visit Program guided our students through an information session and college campus tour. They were helpful and enthusiastic, as they discussed the process for applying to college, the cost

November 18, 2015 | For many of our girls and boys, the BTSLA Youth and Middle School Jamboree was the first time they'd taken to the mat in a true competition. Nervousness, anxiousness and great anticipation could be seen on their faces, but they persevered through the day with the confidence of a seasoned wrestler. In the end, parents, coaches, and the wrestlers stood with smiling faces and reveled in the accomplishments achieved in a great day of wrestling for all of o

Name: Helena Leal Grade: 6 School: Belvedere Middle School Coach: Valerie Burciaga Favorite School Subject: I love History because I get to learn what happened in the past and it's very interesting. Favorite thing about wrestling: I get to learn something new and it's very fun. Dodgers or Angels: Dodgers because they try hard and play with their best efforts. Beach or Mountain: Beach because I can play in the water and the water is refreshing. Coach Quote: "Helena is a g

Name: Matthew Milan Grade: 8 School: Stella Middle Charter Academy 7-8 Coach: Kevin Lake Favorite School Subject: Science. I think Science is easy and fun. Plus it's what I want to do when I graduate college.Favorite thing about wrestling: I like learning new takedowns. Dodgers or Angels: Dodgers because I grew up in LA and they are our team. Beach or Mountain: I like mountains because they are hard to climb. Favorite Athlete: Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers Co

October 26, 2015 | BTSLA introduced a new event format at Mountain View High School on Saturday, October 20th. The Developmental Jamboree was designed to combine developmental learning opportunities with an informal competition. While the athletes may have been unsure of what to expect in this first of it's kind event, they were treated to a surprise special guest in Elena Pirozhkova, a 3 x Women's Freestyle World Medalist. Pirozhkova led the clinic portion of the event a