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The NYC Mayor’s Wrestling Championship is less than 10 days away! Watch the finals LIVE on Facebook

Published on Friday, January 13, 2017 | 5:14pm

The 2017 NYC Mayor’s Wrestling Championships will be taking place at York College on Saturday, January 21st. Admission is free. Spectators can enter at 160-02 Liberty Ave. Jamaica, NY. 11451.

BTSNY teams up with The Door for Life Skills: SAT Prep

Published on Thursday, January 12, 2017 | 10:24am

Written by Christina John

On Monday, January 9, 2017, Beat the Streets teamed up with The Door for Life Skills: SAT Prep. 24 BTS student-athletes were pleasantly surprised to find much more than SAT Prep awaiting them at The Door.

Simon Chee: NYC Student-Athlete Set to Wrestle for Wesleyan

Published on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 | 4:11pm

Written by Sam Carrigan

Simon Chee, a Beat the Streets wrestler, was recently accepted into Wesleyan University. He will continue his academic and wrestling career at the college in Middletown, CT in the fall.

2017 Gotham City Girls Open Championship Registration Now Up and Gear Info Announced

Published on Friday, January 6, 2017 | 12:17pm

Written by Christina John

We are extremely pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2017 Gotham City Girls Open Championship, sponsored by Cliff Keen Athletic! The Open will be taking place at Columbia University’s Dodge Fitness Center from April 22 through April 23.

Wrestlers Perez, Diforte Receive PSAL Scholar Athlete Awards

Published on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 | 10:59am

Written by Sam Carrigan

Wrestlers Jose Perez (left) and Joe Diforte.

On December 13, the PSAL, in cooperation with the New York Yankees, honored 55 student-athletes from New York City at the 2016-17 MVP Scholar Athlete Awards, including several wrestlers associated with Beat the Streets. The dinner and ceremony, which took place at Yankee Stadium, was the seventh year.

Young Wrestlers Shed Blood and Sweat at BTS Winter Break Training Camp

Published on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 | 3:20pm

Written by Christina John

For three days during winter break, young BTSNY wrestlers gathered at Brooklyn Technical High School for the BTS Winter Break Training Camp. Camp, which ran from December 28 to 30, provided as many as 150 participants opportunities to refine skills during the school break and exposed them to peers, female and male, of many ages and experience levels, across the city.

BTS Life Skills Class Teaches Young NYC Wrestlers How to Make Good Decisions

Published on Friday, December 30, 2016 | 1:21pm

Written by Christina John

On Wednesday, December 28, Beat the Streets held its newest Life Skills installment-- Tough Choices, Good Decisions. The presentation, which was attended by 59 young wrestlers of varying ages, was taught by Coach Randy, an “international keynote speaker, workshop facilitator and edutainer” and CEO of Project NextGen. The event was held at Brooklyn Technical High School following the first day of Winter Break Training Camp.

NYC Coaches Learn Moves and Systems at BTS Seminar

Published on Friday, December 30, 2016 | 12:54pm

Written by Sam Carrigan

On Thursday, December 29, about 20 coaches gathered at Brooklyn Technical High School to take part in the Beat the Streets seminar for coaches. Executive Director Brendan Buckley took to the mat in Brooklyn Tech’s wrestling room, demonstrating techniques from the top position as well as ways drills for the coaches to instruct their kids. The coaches put on their shoes and had a hands-on experience trying out the techniques as they were explained!

Nunez leads PSAL Wrestling Contingent at the Sal Difazio Holiday Tournament

Published on Friday, December 30, 2016 | 11:35am

Written by Ken Bigley

John Bowne Senior Brandon Nunez claimed the 99lb Championship at the Sal DiFazio Holiday Tournament at Half Hollow Hills East to lead the PSAL wrestling contingent during winter break competition. Nunez received a bye in the opening round before recording pins in the preliminary, quarter, and semifinal rounds. In the finals Nunez dominated on his feet, recording a 12-5 decision over Riverhead’s Mark Matyka.

Hard Work Pays: BTS Alumnus Joseph Roy Wrestles at Johnson and Wales

Published on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 | 10:41am

Written by Sam Carrigan

Joseph Roy (right) at a NYC Mayor's Cup tournament.

Beat the Streets has produced a number of college wrestlers in the training rooms and tournaments at New York City. Joseph Roy, who currently attends Johnson and Wales in Providence, is one such student-athlete who got his wrestling start in the city.

BTS Junior League Wrestlers Begin “Students In Action” Training Through Jefferson Awards Foundation Partnership

Published on Monday, December 12, 2016 | 5:27pm

Written by Christina John

On Sunday, December 11, Beat the Streets partnered with the Jefferson Awards Foundation for their “Students In Action” program. The Jefferson Awards Foundation provided a Fall installment of this program that was exclusive to a cohort of 40 BTS Junior League Wrestlers.

BTS Launches College Clinic Series with NYU vs Hunter Matchup

Published on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 | 11:34pm

Written by Christina John

On Saturday, December 3, Beat the Streets launched the first installment of the College Clinic Series. Held at the Poly Prep Country Day School in Brooklyn, the clinic was preceded by a dual meet between the Hunter College and New York University wrestling teams. BTS student-athletes watched on as NYU won 46-12.

BTS Wrestlers Saluted at Long Beach Gladiator Tournament

Published on Monday, December 5, 2016 | 2:56pm

Written by Sam Carrigan

On Sunday, December 4, around 40 Beat the Streets kids took to the Long Beach Gladiator Youth Tournament. Not only did BTS student-athletes compete in this co-ed event, but they medaled in almost every weight class in which they wrestled.

“When wrestling out of the city, some of our kids can get a little phased or overwhelmed since they are usually wrestling more experienced kids that have already been wrestling for years by now,” said BTS coach Penn Gottfried.

Gotham City Girls Open Returns to NYC, April 22-23

Published on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 | 2:56pm

Written by Sam Carrigan

Save the date: Beat the Streets’ 4th annual Gotham City Girls Open, sponsored by Cliff Keen, will be taking place on April 22-23, 2017. Expect a high level of competition and thrilling matches that will pit NYC student-athletes against some of their top contenders from around the world.

Over the past four years, the Open has grown to become a premier event, featuring ever-growing numbers, national and international competitors, and has served as the birthplace for opportunities for some of our country’s National, Pan Am, and World Team Champions and All-Americans. Cliff Keen, one of the nation’s top producers of wrestling gear, has chosen to sponsor the event.

Bryant Winter Dual Classic Promises Excitement, Dec 3-4

Published on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 | 10:36am

Written by Sam Carrigan

On Saturday and Sunday December 3rd-4th, the Bryant Winter Dual Classic will take place at W.C. Bryant High School in Queens. Wrestlers will be coming from as far as Oklahoma to take part in this exciting event.

The tournament will be broadcast on NFHS Network. Matches begin at 9:00 AM both days, with J.V. competitions taking place between Varsity matches.

Jaden Olivier: Wrestling and Leading at an Early Age

Published on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 | 12:27pm

Written by Sam Carrigan

Jaden Olivier is a top student in the fifth grade at Excellence Boys Charter School in Brooklyn, serving as the accountant for his school and wrestling his way to good tournament results. Olivier is proof that a student-athlete can be a leader on and off the mat.

Olivier first got involved in wrestled when he was in the 4th grade, training for 5th grade in the Excellence Boys wrestling program.

BTS Rocks the World's Most Famous Arena at Grapple at the Garden

Published on Monday, November 28, 2016 | 5:26pm

Written by Sam Carrigan

Photo credit Justin Hoch (jhoch.com)

On Sunday, November 27, Beat the Streets sent qualified middle school wrestlers to compete the Grapple at the Garden Youth Championships. 70 BTS kids participated in the tournament at one of the world’s greatest and most historic stadiums, Madison Square Garden. College, high school, and middle school wrestlers affiliated with BTS participated at every level.

NYC Kids Witness Top College Wrestling at Princeton-Rutgers Dual

Published on Monday, November 21, 2016 | 3:09pm

Written by Sam Carrigan

On Saturday, November 19, 45 NYC kids and 5 coaches attended the Princeton/Rutgers Dual, an outdoor event witnessed by thousands. The competition took place on the football field at Rutgers University in New Jersey and was billed as the Battle at the Birthplace.

The event showed, according to BTS coach Penn Gottfried, “how popular and exciting wrestling can be. [Our kids] are used to a couple hundred people in a gym, but to see how big the sport and fan base is was special.”

BTS Student-Athletes Push Through and Complete Spartan Edge Race

Published on Friday, November 18, 2016 | 11:32am

Written by Christina John

This past weekend, 15 Beat the Streets student-athletes attended the Spartan Edge program in Boston, MA. During the November 12-13 trip, which was funded by the Public School Athletic League, the student-athletes participated in a leadership course and a Spartan Race.

BTS Life Skills Class Teaches NYC Kids Time Management Skills

Published on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 | 12:16pm

Written by Sam Carrigan

On Friday, November 11, 23 NYC kids gathered at the UPS Conference room in midtown Manhattan to learn about time management in the most recent Beat the Streets Life Skills course. The course was led by Kevin Boston-Hill, a certified trainer and speaker with over 20 years of experience in the educational field.

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