News & Announcements

Beat the Streets Detroit is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy to expand wrestling and youth development opportunities across the city. Beginning Monday, April 13th, BTSD will host weekly wrestling and strength training sessions at U of D Jesuit. Practices will take place Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 4:00–7:00 PM, creating a consistent, high-level training environment for athletes [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]