Beat the Streets Philadelphia Podcast

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Bringing you inspirational stories from the Beat the Streets Philadelphia community!

  1. Jon Guevara: Beat the Streets National Director of Operations

    JUN 19

    Jon Guevara: Beat the Streets National Director of Operations

    In this episode with Jon Guevara, we discuss the upcoming Beat the Streets National Camp and Duals. Jon is the project manager for this event being held in Philadelphia for the first time. BTSP Executive Director Dan Altomare provides insight on what it means to host the event in the famous Palestra arena. A Beat the Streets Philadelphia reunion will be held during the Camp and Duals. Details can be found by emailing Dan at daltomare@btsphilly.org. Support the show

    33 min
  2. Dan Altomare - Executive Director of Beat The Streets Philadelphia

    MAY 23

    Dan Altomare - Executive Director of Beat The Streets Philadelphia

    In this episode we talk with Dan Altomare. Dan is the new Executive Director of Beat The Streets Philadelphia. He succeeds James Mangan who has become the Executive Director of Beat The Streets National. Dan shares his background and involvement in the Philly Wrestling Ecosystem from his days living in the Philly Suburbs and attending Temple University to volunteering at the Police Athletic League. Dan has held multiple positions at Beat the Streets and he shares his experiences and vision for the future. Dan will become the new co-host of the Beat The Streets Philadelphia Podcast. Support the show

    58 min

  3. APR 10

    Jimmy Lynch: Executive Director of Athletics for the School District of Philadelphia

    Jimmy Lynch is deeply involved with athletics in the City of Philadelphia. As the Executive Director for the School District, he is responsible for overseeing all aspects of athletic programming from elementary through high school. Jimmy is also an Adjunct Professor at Drexel University and is the President of the Philadelphia Public League. He shares his experiences and thoughts about partnering with Beat the Streets. Support the show

    56 min
  4. Matt Valenti: University of Pennsylvania Wrestling Coach

    FEB 10

    Matt Valenti: University of Pennsylvania Wrestling Coach

    Matt Valenti is currently the Associate Head Coach at the University of Pennsylvania. He will become the Head coach of Penn Wrestling beginning with the 2025-26 season. In this episode, Matt shares his experiences as a student-athlete, as a coach, and as an administrator at Penn. The programs he has helped develop are very similar to what Beat the Streets offers, but at a different level. Support the show

    1h 1m
  5. Reed Fullmer: Lead Mentor and University of Pennsylvania Student-Athlete

    12/02/2024

    Reed Fullmer: Lead Mentor and University of Pennsylvania Student-Athlete

    In this episode we talk with Reed Fullmer. Reed is currently a student-athlete at the University of Pennsylvania. He was also a Lead Mentor for Beat the Streets Philadelphia upon graduating high school. Reed grew up in the Philly area as resident of Radnor, Pa and a student at Malvern Prep. Reed shares the lessons he learned from his coaches and from his father. He discusses how he has used these lessons in his roles as a mentor and as a student-athlete. Support the show

    57 min
  6. Davian Waite: Beat the Streets Alumn

    10/11/2024

    Davian Waite: Beat the Streets Alumn

    In this episode, we talk with Beat the Streets Alumn Davian Waite. After wrestling for just two years in high school, Davian made the transition to college wrestling at Thaddeus Stevens School of Technology where he is studying HVAC. Davian shares his journey from Jamaica to Philadelphia where he attended George Washington High School. His story is an inspiration to anyone wanting to learn more about the impact of the Beat the Streets community. Support the show

    56 min

  7. 09/13/2024

    Clinton Matter: Co-Founder of Beat the Streets Philadelphia

    Clinton Matter shares his thoughts about our organization from its inception until present day. Clinton is a co-founder of Beat the Streets and currently serves as the Chairman of our Executive Board. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania where he was a captain of the wrestling team.  Clinton was recently interviewed by Ryan Warner on the Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast. That episode is #488 and can be found on most podcast hosting platforms. Support the show

    49 min

  8. 07/18/2024

    Kevin McGuigan: UPenn Director of Wrestling Operations

    Welcome to Season 3 and new co-host Kevin McGuigan. Kevin is the Director of Wrestling Operations at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also the General Manager of the Pennsylvania Regional Training Center and a Grants Coordinator with Beat the Streets Philly.  In this episode, we introduce Kevin and welcome him to his new position as co-host with Executive Director James Mangan. Kevin has over 50 years experience in wrestling and shares part of his journey. Support the show

    38 min
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