
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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Summer Job Welcome from Simi!
Hey everyone! Check out my article introducing myself and my new position as a program coordinator for BTST this summer! Looking forward to a great summer full of learning and growth 🎉
What does W.R.E.S.T.L.I.N.G Mean?
What does W.R.E.S.T.L.I.N.G really mean? What does it stand for? Find out if you have what it takes to live up to the name of the sport
Coping Skills
Learn about the many coping strategies available to us with an informative video!
Student Inspirations: Jessica O. Matthews
To celebrate the launch of our new mentorship program, our BTS summer students are creating a blog series on people who motivate and inspire them. In this blog Simi tells us about Jessica O. Matthews, the Nigerian-American innovator and CEO.
Goals: Where You Aim Changes The Game
Learn about how and why setting goals is so important. What can you do to improve your path?
Hello World and Many Thanks Part II
This introductory blog post officially kicks off my summer experience working with Beat the Streets Toronto and coming to understand the process of researching and developing a mentorship program..
My Ultimate Wrestling Playlist
You NEED to hear these five songs from a wrestler’s playlist. Find out what gets Simi in the mood to work hard on the mat.
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.
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.
Q&A: Ask a Wrestler
Simi answers questions from her friends and followers all about wrestling!
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.
You Are More Than Your Thoughts
An intimate video looking into one athletes thoughts on maintaining a positive mentality in sport and life.
A Wrestling Parents Perspective
An interview with a once apprehensive mother on her experience watching her daughter find a passion in wrestling.
Facing Failure
A tale of a wrestling tournament that didn’t go as expected and the growth experienced from it.
A Letter to a New University Athlete
For those with fears about university, experience a letter written by a university student from her to you - and herself.
Getting Past Injury
Injuries are scary but are meant to be overcome. Read as Simi shares her advice and experience on getting past injury.
A Summer Job to Remember
A warm welcome from Simi Jayeoba as she joins the BTS team for summer 2019 and a thank you to Canada Summer Jobs.