BEAT THE STREETS LOS ANGELES BLOG

February 12, 2015 | On February 4th, two amazing sport initiatives converged to set the stage for a unique opportunity for Los Angeles area girls. United World Wrestling's "Super 8" ambassador and American wrestling star Helen Maroulis headlined a free clinic in conjunction with National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD). The "Super 8" campaign, which is focused on the development of girls and women wrestlers worldwide, is an 8-week initiative that culminates in Internati

February 2, 2015 | As they entered the Icardo Center on the campus of California State University, Bakersfield ahead of the Roadrunners home wrestling match, the ooh's and aah's were audible. The nearly 75 Los Angeles area youth wrestlers attending BTSLA's first ever College Trip Experience were in awe of the sight. A core component of BTSLA's programs are the opportunities for external experiences like summer camps, competitions and clinics, and now a college campus visit.

ATHLETE NAME: Nina Romero Grade: 8 School: Dana Middle School / San Pedro Coach: Roman Hernandez Favorite School Subject: Science Nickname: Queen Nina Favorite thing about wrestling: Learning new techniques. Fork or Spoon: Fork Blake or Kobe: Kobe Dodgers or Angels: Dodgers Cats or Dogs: I like both. Beach or Mountain: Mountains Ice Hockey or Ice Cream: Ice Hockey "Nina has shown a great dedication to the sport of wrestling. She is a serious competitor but seems to always h

ATHLETE NAME: Daniel Paramo Grade: 7th School: Vista Middle School Coach: Eric Medina Favorite subject: Math Favorite thing about wrestling: I can take out all my feelings on the mat and express myself in a positive way. Fork or Spoon: Fork because you can also use it as a spoon. Blake or Kobe: Blake. He's is a team player and Kobe is not. Dodgers or Angles: I love the Dodgers! Cats or Dogs: Dogs because cats are creepy and scary. Beach or Mountains: I love the beach because

January 26, 2015 | In the current landscape of the Los Angeles sports scene, it doesn't get more exciting than an LA Clippers game at Staples Center and thanks to some very generous BTSLA supporters, a group of deserving youth got to experience just that. Laura and Sam Goldfeder graciously offered the experience of a lifetime to BTSLA's Sheriff's Youth Foundation - Century Youth Center wrestling program. The Goldfeders, active BTSLA supporters, provided 20 tickets to the Jan

Board Member Brian Guerrero sits at the back of the bus to review notes during an on-location film project for Beat the Streets LA. Photo by Cal Bingham. December 31, 2014 | We recently received this letter from Board Member and volunteer Creative Director Brian Guerrero about his time with our organization and we would like to share this with our community."My Favorite Intersection" by Brian GuerreroBeing part of Beat the Streets Los Angeles has been a convergence of two t

As 2014 comes to a close we reflect upon what we as a community have accomplished. On the shoulders of our 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 first edition of our Annual Impact Report presents the 2013-2014 Season in review. Accompanied by a personal message from our Executive Director Yero Washington and photos of the youth we serve, you will

Athlete: Chris GallardoGrade: 8thSchool: Walnut Park SSJSL / Century YALCoach: Armand Farrokh & Naum ShuminovFavorite School Subject: EnglishFavorite thing about wrestling: Taking people down.Fork or Spoon: ForkLakers or Clippers: Lakers, of courseDodgers or Angels: DodgersCats or Dogs: Definitely dogsFrom the Coach's Corner: Chris is a fierce competitor, always trying his very best, but he also has a big heart. At the recent Jamboree competition, in his first match of the da

Athlete: Tyra AcedoGrade: 1stSchool: Walnut Park Elementary / Century YALCoach: Naum ShuminovFavorite School Subject: ReadingNickname: TTFavorite thing about wrestling: That you get to do fun takedownsLeast favorite thing about wrestling: NothingCats or Dogs: Dogs, they are cuteLakers or Clippers: Lakers because I like their colorsIce Hockey or Ice Cream: Ice cream!From the Coach's Corner: Tyra is very fun to coach. She is full of energy and despite having yet to win her firs

December 21, 2014 | In today's youth sport environment, BTSLA's events strive to represent the best in youth competition. And nowhere was that more on display than on Sunday, December 14th at Roybal High School in Downtown Los Angeles.BTSLA's Winter Jamboree saw the over 200 youth participants smiling, laughing, at times driven and determined, but always showing integrity and good sportsmanship."I think our events have begun to become a powerful tool in our mission to provide