Beat the Streets Bay Area was founded on the premise that everyone should have access to wrestling and the life lessons the sport provides. With a focus on underserved communities in the Bay Area, our programming offers experiences that foster skill and character development, team-building, commitment and ownership.
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Executive Director’s Note 3/18
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Today kicks off our 10-week wrestling league across 7 Oakland Middle Schools! First days are always memorable. Let's reminisce: What was your first wrestling practice like? Share your tips below on what ignited your passion for wrestling!
#Oakland #springwrestling #youthwrestlingleague #juniorhigh #empower #givekidsafightingchance #🤼♀️ #🤼 #wrestlingbuildscharacter #studentathletes #donatetoday #giveback #supportthemission
Mark your calendars for our Annual Celebration where laughter takes center stage! It's Comedy For A Cause with @grockwarren that'll have you rolling on the floor – no pins required, just plenty of chuckles guaranteed!
On 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, we hope to have you there with us! Share and spread the word with all your friends and family.
#comedyforacause #annualcelebration #savethedate #joinus #sanfrancisco #swedishamericanhall #fridaynight #invite #empowerment #supportthemission #sf #bayarea #btsba
10 days out from our opening of our Oakland Spring Season beginning on March 18th! Share with a student you know to sign up for our 10 week program if they attend any of these middle schools:
✨Montera
✨Westlake
✨Elmhurst
✨Bret Harte
✨Edna Brewer
✨Roosevelt
&
✨Madison Park Academy
We are so excited to get the youth of Oakland rolling on the mat!
#studentathletes #empowertheyouth #oakland #btsbayarea #freeprogram #wrestling #giveback #supportthemission #nonprofitorganization #10daycountdown #springwrestling #joinus #share
We loved to welcome both new and familiar faces at our booth during the CIF State Championship weekend! And a huge thank you to our new recurring donors for taking the time to learn more about our mission. Curious about how you can support BTSBA? Ask me now!
#cifstatewrestling #championships #supportthemission #recurringdonors #donatetoday #empowereveryday #buildtheorg #nonprofitorganization #nonprofit #giveback #wrestling #youth #fromlatothebay #btsba #bayareacommunity
Celebrating two decades of the girls North Coast Section and the continued rise of women's wrestling. Best wishes to all the competitors today, leaving an everlasting mark in history! You're inspiring the next generation of young ladies. Keep paving the way!
|Photo Credit: John Sachs @techfallsachs |
#NCS #Championships #growwomenswrestling #wrestlingstrength #girlswrestletoo💪 #letyourdaughterwrestle #dreambig #roadtostate #caliwrestling #bayarea #btsba #adversitybuildscharacter #established2004 #fightlikeagirl #whoruntheworld #leaveitallonthemat #empowerment #girlpower
Wishing all North Coast Section Wrestling Contestants the best of luck today! Your dedication and commitment to the oldest sport in history make you remarkable assets, regardless of the outcome. Go out there and give it your all!
|Photo credit: @dustintillmanphotography @dustintillman |
#NCS #ncswrestling #wrestlingstrength #empower #bayarea #community #champions #strength #btsba #bayareawrestling #wrestlerlife #california #caliwrestling #dreambig #workhard
We're seeking dedicated #OaklandUnifiedSchoolDistrict employees to be part of our upcoming 10-week Spring Program in March. Shares are greatly appreciated 🤝🏽
#empowertheyouth #oakland #OUSD #community #teachers #coach #mentor #BTSBA
#MadisonParkAcademy
#Elmhurst #BretHarte
#EdnaBrewer #UrbanPromiseAcademy
#Westlake #RooseveltMiddleSchool
Exciting times ahead for Beat the Streets Bay Area! Check out the link in our bio for updates from our Executive Director, a recap of our recent collaboration with @cardinalwc, and a call for coaches for our middle school Oakland Spring Season.
This week, people are making their "top" lists for the best moments of 2023.
When we list our achievements from this year, we think of you – our incredible community who are committed to giving kids a fighting chance in the Bay Area!
Thank you for all you have done this year to ensure Beat the Streets Bay Area can continue improving the lives of girls and boys through the sport of wrestling to those in need in our community. You can help us reach our goals and do even more great work in the coming months.
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 wrestling community.
Beyond his professional achievements, John's journey is uniquely shaped by his background as an All-American Wrestler at Penn State University. As a four-year letter winner and Big Ten Champion, he not only brings tenacity and discipline but a deep understanding of teamwork, resilience, and strategic thinking. These attributes are invaluable for navigating the challenges faced by Beat the Streets in seeking to make a meaningful impact.
John's Division 1 college coaching experience further underscores his ability to lead and nurture talent, translating seamlessly into his passion for community service. His community involvement includes serving as a board member on Livermore Little League Baseball and volunteering as a wrestling coach at Livermore High School.
In transitioning to lead Beat the Streets Bay Area, John Lange stands ready to infuse his leadership with purpose, leveraging his strategic acumen and collaborative spirit to contribute to a cause greater than himself. Please join us in welcoming John to the BTSBA team!