BEAT THE STREETS BAY AREA BLOG

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

We want to shed a spotlight on someone whose dedication and passion truly embody the spirit of community and mentorship. Coach Sergio Hernandez and Coach Fabiola Gonzalez have been making waves in our community by generously donating their time after school to ignite the dreams and goals of our youth. "Being a coach for the past few years at Beat the Streets Bay Area in the Evergreen School District allows me to give back to my community and share my love and respect for the

It is with great excitement we officially announce the hiring of John Lange as our full-time Executive Director for Beat the Streets Bay Area. With over two decades of dedicated leadership in coaching, business and construction, John Lange is ready to bring his expertise to the nonprofit sector. Most recently serving as the Director of Project Management at Construction Testing Services, Inc., John is poised to channel his skills into driving positive change in the Bay Area w

Beat the Streets Bay Area is happy to announce the successful culmination of our Fall 2023 South Bay Elementary League! As Program Coordinator, I am delighted to showcase our remarkable capstone event, the South Bay Elementary League Final Tournament, attended by our wrestlers, coaches, parents, and staff. Before our Final Tournament, BTSBA was grateful to receive wrestling shoes, shorts and shirts from BTS National and GearUp, enhancing the gear available to our wrestlers on

As the operational coordinator for the recent event, Return to the Mat, I am overjoyed to share with you the incredible moments and highlights from this unforgettable evening. On a night filled with inspiration, legends, and fierce competition, over 100 wrestlers signed up to participate in an event that showcased the essence of wrestling and its enduring spirit. With Travis Lee leading a clinic and legends like Olympian Robby Smith in attendance, this event was a true celeb