BEAT THE STREETS BAY AREA BLOG

Sunday, February 15, Beat the Streets Bay Area hosted our Coach and Mentor Training, bringing together 30 coaches from Oakland and South San Francisco ahead of the Oakland Middle School Spring League. The training brought together a strong group of returning BTSBA coaches alongside a prospective cohort eager to learn more about our programming and coaching opportunities. The day began with an on-the-mat technical demonstration from Jaden Abas, a Division I All-American wrestl

On Sunday, January 4, Beat the Streets Bay Area welcomed youth wrestling supporters and community partners to Stanford University for a Youth Wrestling Luncheon. The event brought together supporters, athletes, and families to celebrate the impact of wrestling and the continued growth of the sport across the Bay Area. On Sunday, January 4, Beat the Streets Bay Area welcomed youth wrestling supporters and community partners to Stanford University for a Youth Wrestling Luncheon

November 7th marked an exciting and memorable day to end our 2025 Fall BTS BA South Bay League, held in partnership with the Evergreen School District. We were thrilled to welcome 85 young wrestlers, many competing in their very first sports tournament ever! 2025 K.Smith Team Warm-Ups The afternoon began calmly as wrestlers arrived at Quimby Middle School in San Jose, preparing for their final tournament of the season. After finishing their hour-long study session, they gathe

San Francisco State University set the stage for our final clinic of the series, bringing together 60 wrestlers from across the Bay Area to discover new skills, build connections, and envision what’s possible beyond the mat. Students traveled from Tracy, Vallejo, Hercules, San Francisco, Daly City, and South San Francisco, filling the gym with excitement and curiosity. The day began with the Beyond the Mat activity, giving wrestlers time to reflect on what wrestling means to

This past weekend, student-athletes from over 15 high schools across the Bay Area gathered for the From The Bay To The Mat free wrestling clinic in Albany, led by Alexandria Glaudé, a 2025 U.S. World Team Member, 2021 Pan Am Champion, and 2018 U23 World Bronze Medalist. The day began with a Beyond the Mat activity where students reflected on what wrestling means to them. Some shared that the sport helped them find a sense of belonging, others said it built their confidence, a

This past Saturday, Beat the Streets Bay Area hosted a free clinic that brought together more than 70 youth wrestlers from across Northern California to Fremont’s Kennedy High School for a day of learning, teamwork, and inspiration. What made this clinic truly special was the chance to learn directly from Alexandria Glaudé, a U.S. World Team Member, multi-time U.S. Open Champion, and NCAA National Champion. Having an athlete and role model of her caliber lead a youth clinic i

In August, Beat the Streets Los Angeles and Beat the Streets Bay Area partnered to ensure the continuation and growth of wrestling-based youth development across Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose. At the heart of this transition is a shared mission to use wrestling as a vehicle for opportunity, growth, and community connection. I’m honored to step into the role of Executive Director for Beat the Streets Bay Area while continuing to lead Beat the Streets Los Angeles. The B

Last week, Beat the Streets Bay Area partnered with the Evergreen School District to host four high-energy assemblies that brought wrestling to life for students across the community. Filled with laughter, movement, and lessons on focus, resilience, and confidence. These events kicked off the launch of the 2025 South Bay Elementary Wrestling League, signaling a new chapter for BTSBA and Evergreen. To the Mat with Evergreen Over 400 Students from Katherine Smith, Holly Oak, Ev

This past Saturday, August 23rd, Beat the Streets Bay Area proudly hosted our first-ever Coach and Mentor Training—a powerful day of connection, learning, and leadership development. With over 35 coaches and mentors from the BTSBA community and beyond in attendance, this event also marked the exciting launch of our new partnership with Beat the Streets Los Angeles. On the Mat with Coach Chris Ayres We kicked off the morning with an inspiring On the Mat session led by Stanford

August 2025 Beat the Streets Los Angeles Expands to Support Bay Area Wrestling Programs Los Angeles, CA — Beat the Streets Los Angeles is proud to announce it will assume programmatic and operational oversight of Beat the Streets Bay Area, ensuring the continuation and growth of wrestling-based youth development programs across Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose. This transition comes at an important moment, as Beat the Streets Bay Area looks to strengthen its foundation an