Beat the Streets Philadelphia
About
Beat the Streets Philadelphia offers mixed martial arts and wrestling training with a strong focus on youth development and community support. The gym features experienced coaches including Edwin Morales as Wrestling Coordinator, Roger Reina from the University of Pennsylvania, Brandon Slay from the Pennsylvania Regional Training Center, Scott Layer as HS Program Director, and Rick Mascino as K-8 Program Director. Their coaching approach emphasizes character building, resilience, leadership, and hard work that extends beyond the mat.
Members consistently praise the welcoming environment where both boys and girls are encouraged to participate, with beginners receiving patient instruction from knowledgeable coaches. The gym provides comprehensive support including healthy meals, school assistance during office hours, transportation passes, and wrestling shoes for those in need. Reviewers highlight how the program keeps youth productively engaged while offering access to mentors and a supportive community that helps wrestlers stay sharp and develop fundamental skills.
The facility accommodates all experience levels, from first-time wrestlers to tournament competitors, with coaches like Chris and Dymir receiving specific praise for their professionalism and effectiveness. Members appreciate the flexibility to attend practices on short notice and the opportunity to participate in guest speaker events, creating a holistic training experience that combines athletic development with academic and personal growth support.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere and patient, knowledgeable coaching, with specific mentions of coaches Chris and Dymir helping beginners learn fundamentals and win tournaments. Reviewers highlight the comprehensive support including healthy meals, school assistance, transportation passes, and wrestling shoes provided to those in need. The program is celebrated for keeping youth productively engaged while building character, resilience, and leadership skills that extend beyond wrestling. Several members note the flexibility to attend practices on short notice and appreciate the inclusive environment where both boys and girls can participate.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Cameron Murphy
a year ago
Great program with amazing coaches & staff. The program is really invested in our kid’s and focused on building character, resilience, leadership, and hard work ethic that will carry them well after their days on the mat.
Janiyah Baylor
2 years ago
This place is great in every aspect. I did wresting my senior year for the first time ever and they were nothing but helpful to me learning as a beginner. They have a boys and a girls program but the girls are welcomed to wrestle with the guys. They offer healthy meals to wrestlers if needed. They also have office hours so if you are struggling with school you can get help their too. They provide transpasses to any student that needs them. They also give you wrestling shoes if you need them and you can even keep them. BTS is a great wrestling community to be a part of. Wonderful experience for me. Very supportive and hard working people.
Judah
8 months ago
Very welcoming group and really polite wrestlers and staff. I’ve never been there before but the staff gave me a tour, provided me with new wrestling shoes and food. I was able to attend the guest speaker and practice on really short notice. Great place to stay sharp while also having access to mentors and a supportive community.
Kia B
3 years ago
This program is awesome! It's a great place for the youth to go to be productive and not caught up into the streets. The coaches are fantastic! Coach Chris has really helped my son learn the fundamentals of wrestling.
Kaiion Jones
a year ago
Coach Dymir and Chris are very patient, knowledgeable, and professional. They helped my son win a few tournaments in his very 1st year wrestling. We'll be back this year for the new season.
Contact
3700 Market St STE 300, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Edwin Morales
Wrestling Coordinator
Recently appointed program coordinator for Beat the Streets Philadelphia wrestling.
Roger Reina
Advisory Board / Head Wrestling Coach
Head Wrestling Coach, University of Pennsylvania
Serves on the Advisory Board. Head Wrestling Coach at the University of Pennsylvania.
Brandon Slay
Advisory Board / Head Coach and Executive Director
Head Coach and Executive Director, Pennsylvania Regional Training Center
Serves on the Advisory Board. Head Coach and Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Regional Training Center.
Scott Layer
HS Program Director
Staff member responsible for high school wrestling programming.
Rick Mascino
K-8 Program Director
Staff member responsible for elementary and middle school wrestling programming.