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Detroit Wrestling Stands Strong: CWA Showcase 6 & Mini-Clinic

Event Information Event Date: Thursday, September 25th, 2025 Event Time: Doors Open: 5:30 PM | Event Starts: 7:00 PM Location: Wayne Memorial High School, 3001 4th St, Wayne, MI 48184 Tickets: Purchase spectator tickets to CWA 6 or register for the mini-clinic before the CWA event and receive free admission. About the EventOn Thursday, September 25th, 2025, at Wayne Memorial High School, Beat the Streets [...]

2025-09-17T21:31:45-04:00September 16th, 2025|Events, News & Announcements|

Partnering for Impact: BTSD Fall Fundraising Initiative

Dear Coaches, Athletes, and Parents This fall, our athletes can take part in some of the most competitive and meaningful wrestling events in the country — including the CWA Showcase, Grappler Fall Classic, CLAW Season 1, Super 32, and the MatTown Classic. These experiences not only test our skills on the mat but also help shape our wrestlers into stronger leaders, teammates, and individuals. While these opportunities [...]

2025-09-17T21:18:59-04:00September 15th, 2025|News & Announcements|

Matt Finesilver Appointed as BTSD Men’s Head Freestyle National Coach

Beat the Streets Detroit is proud to announce the appointment of Matt Finesilver as the new Men's Head Freestyle National Coach. A Greenwood Village, Colorado native, Finesilver brings a wealth of experience and accolades to the role. He earned his bachelor's degree in sociology and a master's in management studies from Duke University, where he was a four-time NCAA qualifier at 174 pounds. In 2022, Finesilver transferred [...]

2025-03-10T12:31:52-04:00March 10th, 2025|News & Announcements|

Beat the Streets Detroit and Detroit Public Schools Community District Strengthen Partnership to Empower Local Youth

Press Release For Immediate Release December 20, 2024 Detroit, MI – Beat the Streets Detroit (BTSD) is proud to announce the renewal and expansion of its partnership with the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD). This revitalized collaboration aims to provide enhanced support to local schools, including Martin Luther King Jr. High School and Cass Technical High School, with the overarching goal of empowering students through the transformative [...]

2024-12-20T16:41:05-05:00December 20th, 2024|News & Announcements|

Beat the Streets Detroit Downtown Training Facility Relocation

Beat the Streets Detroit (BTSD)'s decision to relocate the downtown training facility at CrossFit in the D (110 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48226) was made with thoughtful consideration and strategic planning. With the support of administration, board of directors and our generous sponsors, BTSD is restructuring to enhance our service offerings and better support our community. This restructuring involves focusing on our original location at Patton Recreation Center (2301 Woodmere [...]

2024-08-21T16:17:08-04:00August 21st, 2024|News & Announcements|

Collaboration: Beat the Streets Detroit, Metro Detroit Wrestling Association, and Cliff Keen Wrestling Club

Beat the Streets Detroit, Metro Detroit Wrestling Association, and Cliff Keen Wrestling Club have teamed up to bring unparalleled opportunities to the wrestling community in Metro Detroit and beyond. This intentional collaboration merges the passion for youth empowerment of Beat the Streets Detroit with the “for us by us” deep-rooted dedication of the Metro Detroit Wrestling Association, further enhanced by the elite coaching and training resources of Cliff [...]

2024-05-06T11:29:45-04:00May 2nd, 2024|News & Announcements|

Beat the Streets Detroit and Metro Detroit Wrestling Association Join Forces to Empower Youth Through Wrestling

Detroit, MI – In an exciting development for the local wrestling community, Beat the Streets Detroit, and the Metro Detroit Wrestling Association (MDWA) are thrilled to announce their collaboration to bring greater opportunities and support to the youth of Metro Detroit through the sport of wrestling. Beat the Streets Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing mentorship, academic support, and life skills development to underserved youth through [...]

2024-03-04T17:08:27-05:00March 1st, 2024|News & Announcements|

Beat the Streets Detroit and PayPal have partnered together this Giving Tuesday

Beat the Streets Detroit and PayPal have partnered together this #GivingTuesday to give back to those most in need today and tomorrow. Detroit has the highest number of children living in poverty in the entire country, with over 60% of children at or below the poverty line. Now, more than ever, our goal is to bring this unique sport to kids in Detroit who do not have access [...]

2023-11-27T14:04:27-05:00November 27th, 2023|News & Announcements|

Pre-Season Wrestling Training with George Hamblin and Will Lewan

Beat the Streets Detroit Pre-Season Wrestling Training $20 Donation Free to BTS Detroit Participants Saturday, October 22, 2022 2:00 - 5:00 PM Clinics 2-4, Scrimmage 4-5 At Mumford High School 17525 Wyoming Ave, Detroit, MI George Hamblin Coaches Clinic - Program Building (Cafeteria) 6x Team State Champ National Wrestling Hall of Fame Will Lewan Wrestling Clinic - Defense First (ROTC/Wrestling Room) #1 Ranked 157 Pounder NCAA [...]

2022-10-20T20:12:22-04:00October 14th, 2022|News & Announcements|

Beat the Streets and the University of Michigan Wrestling Team Have Joined Forces to Offer Free Dual Meet Tickets to Detroit Youth

Beat the Streets Detroit has teamed up with the University of Michigan wrestling team to allow Detroit area youth and others to attend U of M wrestling meets for free.  Generous donors have donated tickets to Beat the Streets Detroit to distribute to local youth groups and others.  If interested in attending a U of M wresting match, please click on the button below to register. Register for [...]

2021-11-18T21:09:53-05:00November 18th, 2021|News & Announcements|
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