Beat the Streets Blog
Welcome to the Beat the Streets blog, a labour of love crafted by BTS staff, consultants, guest writers, and program participants. Based in Toronto, we focus on youth development programs, charity initiatives, and empowering active and healthy youth through sports and skill-building programs. Discover insightful articles on fitness, training, health, wellness, employment empowerment, program updates and the impactful stories that shape our journey.
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The Benefits of Unstructured Play
Marijana Cuvalo, an urban anthropologist from Toronto, discusses the benefits of unstructured play.
Shop BTST Supply for all your wrestling gear!
Beat the Streets Supply is now on Shopify! Check out our shop for all your wrestling needs and help Beat the Streets Toronto make an impact.
A Newbie's Perspective: Team Xtreme Wrestling
What’s it like having two mad scientists at the steering wheel?
Motivating Yourself: The Locus Rule
How can we stay motivated despite all odds? Find out a tool that can give you the mental edge you need.
Balance as a Student Athlete
Check out these few steps to living a more organized life as a student athlete!
6 More Days until BTST Beach Wrestling 2019!
Only 6 more days till the BTST Beach Wrestling 2019 event at Woodbine Beach, this Saturday, September 14 @ 10:00 am. Come join us!
It's been a blast!
A wrap-up of the great time I had working with Beat the Streets Toronto this Summer.
A Farewell to Something Awesome
It is truly amazing to me that I have had the opportunity to work with Beat the Streets for these past four months. In some ways, the summer has seemed long, but in other ways, I closed my eyes for a moment and it was over.
Thank You Beat The Streets Toronto
My 2019 summer was well spent working with Beat the Streets. Thank you btst
Growing up in Canada is tougher than one would think says UNICEF.
The Canadian Index of Child and Youth Well-being 2019 Baseline Report from UNICEF paints a disturbing picture of the wellbeing of Canadian children and youth.
Later boys, my last day at Beat the Streets
David’s last blog working at Beat the Streets, see what working at BTS is like
Until Next Time
I had so much fun working with Btst and I would love to do it again in the future!
Q&A: Ask a Wrestler
Simi answers questions from her friends and followers all about wrestling!
After Practice Cool Down
Who doesn’t love a tough practice? Learn how to cool down properly after a tough practice to prevent pain the next day!
My First Beat The Streets Practice
My first beat the streets practice was scary and intimidating, but I learned that it was only that way because I made it feel that way. It’s all a mindset thing.
Wrestling Tournament Must-Haves
Check out this list of crucial items to include in your wrestling bag. Perfect for those who are new to the sport or those who are just forgetful and need list to refer to.
A Newbie's Perspective: The Cookie Jar on Tough Days
For the new wrestlers out there having those hard days.
My Favourite Wrestling Match
Some moments just stand out to us. Read about the match that stands out the most to Simi and why that is.
Have Fun With It
Sports are supposed to be fun! A friendly reminder to enjoy yourself and let yourself have fun along your journey in sports.
Setting Goals
Goals are part of every aspect of business/life and provide a sense of direction. Learn how to set realistic goals with a successful method S.M.A.R.T.