BTS DC Programming
Year Round Programming for 1st to 12th grade
Always free with no wrestling experience required!
BTSDC programming combines the joy and support of wrestling and team sports with a high standard of personal and educational growth via athletic and academic mentorship.
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In the off season, Beat the Streets DC provides students with the opportunity to continue training and getting academic support and mentorship.
Athletes from across our 13 partner high schools come together to train and compete as one club at our facility in Beat the Streets facility for wrestling and youth development in L’Enfant Plaza on the metro line.
Programming is 5 days a week, year round with opportunities for students to get tutoring, face time with world class athletes, and travel competition experiences.
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Beat the Streets DC works with 13 partner schools to provide D.C. students the opportunity to compete for their schools in the winter championship season.
During this time, students train with coaches, provided by BTSDC and in coordination with their Athletic Department, at their school and compete for their school’s team.
BTSDC provides all start-up equipment for partner schools to ensure athletes are safe and supported.
This includes:
Wrestling mats
Shoes, headgear, uniforms,
Workout equipment
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Beat the Streets DC hosts wrestling practice every Wednesday for elementary and middle school students from 6-7pm at the below address:
429 L'Enfant Plaza SW 20024
Our room is below ground level in the food court/shopping center. The sign on the room says 4-U, and it is next to the post office.
Registration is free! We can sign up all new athletes in person at their first practice. We hope to see you soon! -
Motivated athletes can continue their training and personal growth by being a part of BTSDC Summer Professional Development Program.
Athletes work with BTSDC during their break as part of a series that also includes wrestling and enrichment opportunities! They network with industry leaders in law, hospitality, and cyber security and more through a regular speaker series with the kids.
The athletes also have the opportunity to go on chaperoned field trips and competitions throughout the summer.
BTS DC’s Programming Principles
Accountability in the classroom.
Performance in the classroom is an indication of a wrestler’s work ethic and achievement standards for all areas of their lives. Athletes who put forth the effort in the classroom generally put the same kind of effort in practice and in matches. It is a core responsibility of BTS DC Coaches to teach our kids how to excel at school.
Respect on the mat.
You cannot be successful at a wrestling without respect. In order to progress, a wrestler must be open to the suggestions and criticism of his or her coach. Instead of coming up with excuses, a successful athlete takes ownership of his or her actions and learns from them. It is for this reason that athletics play such a significant role in the development of children.
Encouragement.
Encourage is defined as ‘to give support, confidence or hope to someone.’ When a coach has done this, that person will gain more “courage” to take on the task at hand. At BTS DC, our hope is to encourage our wrestlers so that one day they can inspire us.
Why Wrestling? Why D.C.?