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

This past Sunday, October 26th, 66 students took part in another inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders Workshop filled with learning, motivation, and hands-on experiences both on and off the mat that helped each student take another step toward their goals. The workshop began with FAFSA specialist Jorge Prado providing an overview of the financial aid process for students and parents. He shared valuable insights on what to expect when applying for aid, how to make the most of their ap

On Sunday, October 5th, Beat the Streets LA brought 70 Tomorrow’s Leaders from Los Angeles to Cal State University Bakersfield for a full day of college exploration and connection.   The day kicked off with brunch at the campus cafeteria — their first real glimpse into college life. Our Tomorrow’s Leaders had a great time exploring the space, sampling different food options, and getting a feel for what campus dining is all about. After brunch, the group gathered in one of CSU

Last Sunday, the second Tomorrow’s Leaders Workshop brought together aspiring wrestlers for a full day of learning and growth. The agenda was packed with technical instruction, hands-on officiating practice, and high-level mat work. The day began with an in-depth introduction to wrestling officiating. Quiche Roura, an Arroyo High School Educator, walked students through the fundamentals of folkstyle refereeing, focusing on positioning, signals, and decision-making. Sergio Cam

On Sunday, September 21, Beat the Streets LA launched the first Tomorrow’s Leaders workshop of the season with an incredible turnout of more than 88 returning and new student-athletes. The day began with a health and nutrition session led by Jess Griffith, Registered Dietitian, Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD), Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS), USC Sports Dietician, and Naval Officer. Jess offered practical, easy to implement, advice on fueling for s

This summer, Beat the Streets Los Angeles brought 42 boys and girls—our largest group yet!—to Philadelphia for the 4th Annual Beat the Streets National Camp and Duals. They joined student-athletes from 11 BTS chapters nationwide for a week of friendly...

The Los Angeles wrestling scene came alive for the All Valley Wrestling Championship, co-hosted by Topanga PAL and Beat the Streets LA....

This past Sunday, May 4, marked the final Tomorrow’s Leaders workshop of the spring season! 73 student-athletes participated in this workshop focused on improving both their public speaking and wrestling skills. The day kicked off with Elite Speech Coaching led by Jonathan Bias, an internationally acclaimed, award-winning speaker and communication expert featured in Forbes. Jonathan broke down the art of storytelling and persuasive speaking, giving students tools to communica

On Sunday, April 27, Beat the Streets Los Angeles held its 9th 2024-25 Tomorrow’s Leaders workshop. This workshop empowered 75 student-athletes in attendance through resume building and perfecting technical and tactical skills. The workshop began with a session led by Morris Bird, a former BTSLA coach and experienced professional. Morris shared his journey from youth wrestling to earning a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona and a law degree from Southwestern Law

This past Sunday, we had the pleasure of hosting our seventh Tomorrow’s Leaders Workshop, part of our series of ten planned sessions. 82 athletes joined us for a day dedicated to learning, mentorship, and skill-building. The event began with a College Application Workshop led by Gary Bednorz, who offered invaluable insights into the college admissions process. Students gained a deeper understanding of application strategies, scholarship opportunities, and how to stand out to

On Sunday, October 27th, we held our 4th Tomorrow’s Leaders workshop – a Super Clinic featuring none other than Jason Nolf.  As a 3x NCAA Champion, 4x NCAA Finalist, and co-founder of Athletes Ocean, Nolf is one of the most accomplished college wrestlers. Over 80 Tomorrow’s Leaders participated, seizing the opportunity to learn from one of the sport’s greatest and gaining invaluable insights into both wrestling and leadership.   The day began with a Q&A session where Nolf sha

On Sunday, September 22nd, Beat the Streets LA hosted the first Tomorrow’s Leaders workshop and training session of the season! Downtown Academy was buzzing with 80 of our brightest student-athletes, eager to learn and grow. The day began with a workshop led by one of our founding board members, Tom Hazell. Tom shared his insights and career experiences as a wrestling official, offering a comprehensive presentation on how to become a referee. He guided the students through th

In the summer of 2021, Beat the Streets Los Angeles launched the inaugural College Scholarship program. Beat the Streets LA is delighted to be able to award 12 educational scholarships to alumni this fall!   Multiple educational scholarships were allotted to the most dedicated and exceptional alumni, totaling over $11,000. This educational scholarship was created to support young Beat the Streets athletes and help alleviate educational expenses. Alumni were nominated on behal

Typically, when athletes forfeit in competition, smiles of joy aren’t the first thing you see. But when twin sisters Emilie and Brianna Gonzalez both decided to forfeit their finals match at Junior Nationals—or Fargo—last month, they ran out onto the mat with matching ear-to-ear grins as they shook hands and accepted a stop sign award signifying their first shared championship. This was the first time the Gonzalez twins opted to double-forfeit out of wrestling each other. The