BEAT THE STREETS BAY AREA BLOG

Our fundraising event has been postponed and a date will be determined soon. Please check back here and follow our social media for the new date. It will no occur sometime in the early fall 2025.

Join us for Beat the Odds: A Casino Night Fundraiser benefiting Beat The Streets Bay Area! Enjoy an exciting evening of classic casino games, delicious food, and beer & wine—all while supporting our mission to empower underserved youth through wrestling and mentorship. Try your luck, win prizes, and make a difference. Don’t miss this chance to bet big on changing lives! Location: Club Sportiva - 521 Charcot Avenue, San Jose, CA 95131 Ticket Info - click here

Seasons Are Changing Two Competitions Down, Two to Go! November 1st marked our second competition night for the Evergreen Elementary League. It featured mat wrestling only and was filled with exciting action. The competition was done in Dual Meet style and featured the following match-ups: Evergreen Elementary / Katherine Smith Elementary (Pictured together) O.B. Whaley Elementary (Navy shirts) / Holly Oak Elementary (Yellow shirts) There are two competitions left in the s

Coach Sergio Hernandez teaching students of Evergreen Elementary District Building Champions On and Off the Mat: Beat The Streets Bay Area Partners with Evergreen Elementary Schools At Beat The Streets Bay Area, we believe that the lessons learned on the wrestling mat can transform lives. That’s why we’re excited to announce our partnership with the Evergreen Elementary School District to launch a wrestling program for over 100 4th through 6th-grade students across four schoo

This week, we are excited to share the recap of our Oakland Middle School Spring League Final Tournament! May 18th was a day of excitement at McClymonds High School in Oakland, where we hosted our Oakland Spring League Final Tournament. This event concluded the 10-week Oakland Middle School Spring Season, involving students from Edna Brewer, Montera, Elmhurst, and Bret Harte Middle Schools. Match Nights During the season, we were happy to host 4 match nights at Edna Brewer

Dear Beat The Streets Bay Area Supporters, We have wrapped up the 2024 Spring League in partnership with the Oakland Athletic League, and what a season it was! The students from Edna Brewer, Montera, Bret Harte, and Elmhurst Middle Schools brought incredible intensity to each competition. Watching them wrestle during the four competition nights at Edna Brewer, leading up to the League Championships at McClymonds High School, was truly inspiring. Every one of our kids gave the

Coach Marcus on the left, Coach Freddie on the right To celebrate reaching the end of our Spring season in Oakland, BTSBA wants to show appreciation to two coaches who will always have the Oakland community in their hearts and life- Coach Marcus Leon and Coach Freddie Lee Hurt Jr. They have shown dedication and continue to serve Elmhurst Middle School with the BTSBA Oakland Middle School Spring League. They are two amazing individuals that provide a place of mentorship and dr

Dear Beat The Streets Bay Area Supporters, As we progress through the spring season, I wanted to share some exciting updates from Beat The Streets Bay Area. Our middle school wrestling program in Oakland is in full swing, with five weeks of intense practice and three thrilling competition nights behind us. It's truly inspiring to see the energy and dedication our young wrestlers bring to the mat, and the infectious enthusiasm that fills the gym during competition nights. This

Coach Hemphill on the right, Coach Taylor in the left back with the Edna Brewer Middle School Team For our coach spotlight this month, we are introducing Jaimel Hemphill, our towering Edna Brewer coach whose presence commands attention—along with a warm smile. When you meet Jaimel, what captures your attention first is his infectious grin and the gleam in his eyes as he steps onto the mat, excited to show Edna Brewer’s Middle School team some new moves. Within the

Dear Supporters of Beat The Streets Bay Area, We're gearing up for an exciting time as we kick off our 2024 Spring Season in collaboration with the Oakland Athletic League. As champions of our mission to support underserved youth in the Bay Area, our focus shifts to middle school wrestling in Oakland. This year, we're thrilled to be working with seven schools within the Oakland Unified School District. Starting this week, dedicated coaches will be guiding students from Madiso