ASICS Beat the Streets National 2026 Enrichment Camp & Duals

Approximately 400 Student-Athletes Gather in Cleveland for Four Days of Wrestling, Leadership Development, Career Exploration, Community Service, and National Competition

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Approximately 400 Beat the Streets student-athletes representing 11 Beat the Streets chapter organizations from across the country gathered June 23-26 at Case Western Reserve University for the 2026 Beat the Streets National Enrichment Camp & Duals Presented by ASICS.

Hosted by Beat the Streets Cleveland during the organization’s 10th anniversary year, Beat the Streets National’s signature annual event once again brought together student-athletes, coaches, mentors, volunteers, partners, and supporters for four days centered on wrestling, leadership development, educational enrichment, career exploration, workforce development, community service, and national competition.

For many participants, the week provided their first opportunity to experience programming on a college campus, visit a Major League Baseball stadium, engage directly with professionals from a variety of industries, and build relationships with peers from Beat the Streets chapters across the country. The event also continued Cleveland’s momentum as one of the nation’s premier wrestling destinations, coming just months after the city hosted the 2026 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships.

By the Numbers

• Approximately 400 Beat the Streets student-athletes participated.
• Approximately 160 female student-athletes and 230 male student-athletes competed throughout the week.
• More than 500 student-athletes, coaches, mentors, volunteers, partners, sponsors, and supporters attended.
• Eleven Beat the Streets chapter organizations were represented: Beat the Streets Baltimore, Beat the Streets Chicago, Beat the Streets Cleveland, Beat the Streets Detroit, Beat the Streets Lancaster, Beat the Streets Los Angeles, Beat the Streets New England, Beat the Streets Newark, Beat the Streets New York City, Beat the Streets Philadelphia, and Beat the Streets Washington, D.C.
• 13 boys teams competed in the National Duals, including second teams from host chapter Beat the Streets Cleveland and Beat the Streets Chicago.
• 10 girls teams competed in the National Duals, with Beat the Streets Washington, D.C. and Beat the Streets New England joining forces to field one team.
• Participants primarily consisted of high school-aged student-athletes from Beat the Streets chapters across the country.
• Four days of wrestling, leadership development, educational enrichment, workforce development, community service, career exploration, and national competition.

The ASICS Experience Welcomes Student-Athletes to Cleveland

Tuesday afternoon marked the official start of the National Enrichment Camp & Duals with the annual ASICS Experience, welcoming student-athletes to Cleveland for the week ahead.

Upon arrival, participants received ASICS gear bags filled with high-quality wrestling apparel, shoes, and event gear. Over the past several years, the ASICS Experience has become one of the signature traditions of Camp & Duals, creating excitement from the moment student-athletes arrive while reinforcing ASICS’ longstanding commitment to investing in the next generation of wrestlers. ASICS has proudly served as the Presenting Sponsor of the National Enrichment Camp & Duals since the event’s inaugural year in 2022.

Careers in Sports at Progressive Field

Wednesday morning began with the Careers in Sports Speaker Series at Progressive Field, home of Major League Baseball’s Cleveland Guardians.

Designed to expose student-athletes to careers throughout the sports industry beyond competing as a professional athlete, participants were divided into groups and seated throughout different sections of the ballpark as six featured speakers rotated between each group. The format allowed every student-athlete to hear from each presenter while asking questions and learning firsthand about the educational pathways, experiences, and careers that support professional sports organizations on and off the field.

Representing the Cleveland Guardians, Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Cavaliers, and MetroHealth, speakers shared their personal journeys, discussed the challenges and opportunities that shaped their careers, and encouraged student-athletes to think broadly about the many ways they can build a future in sports.

Featured speakers included:

• Raphael Collins – Director of Community Impact, Cleveland Guardians
• Monica McKie – Community & Alumni Relations Coordinator, Cleveland Browns
• Daijha Johnson – Senior Manager, Corporate Media Relations, Cleveland Cavaliers
• Jalen Knight – Business Development Specialist, Cleveland Cavaliers
• Scott J. Sinick, PT, DPT, MHA – Director of Rehab Services, MetroHealth
• Dr. Justin Mistovich – Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, MetroHealth

Following the speaker sessions, participants gathered on the field for a commemorative group photo before returning to Case Western Reserve University.

Building Connections Beyond the Wrestling Mat

After returning to campus, student-athletes enjoyed lunch before spending the afternoon connecting with peers from across the Beat the Streets network. Music, dancing, tug-of-war, and other interactive activities created opportunities for participants to relax, build friendships, and strengthen connections with student-athletes from other chapters. The U.S. Air Force also facilitated athletic challenges throughout the afternoon, including a grip strength test, push-up challenge, trivia games, and a leadership scoreboard that kept participants engaged in friendly competition. The afternoon offered something for everyone, whether building friendship or participating in activities.

A Day of Learning, Leadership, and Service

Thursday brought one of the most diverse and impactful days of the National Enrichment Camp & Duals, combining wrestling instruction, leadership development, workforce exploration, girls empowerment, and the event’s inaugural community service initiative before attention turned toward Friday’s National Duals competition.

Learning from Accomplished Coaches and Athletes

The morning began inside Veale Field House with wrestling instruction from an accomplished group of clinicians representing collegiate wrestling, international competition, and the Beat the Streets network.

The clinic featured CarrieAnn Randolph, Head Women’s Wrestling Coach at Heidelberg University (NCAA Division III) and a USA Open National placer; David Shapiro, Head Men’s Wrestling Coach at venue host Case Western Reserve University (NCAA Division III), NCAA qualifier at Baldwin Wallace University; Jaslynn Gallegos, a six-time collegiate All-American, five-time NCWWC All-American, 2023 NCWWC National Champion, WCWA National Champion, Pan American Championships medalist, USA Wrestling World Team Trials placer, and Beat the Streets Chicago coach; C.J. Composto, a three-time NCAA All-American at the University of Pennsylvania, 2025 U23 Pan American Champion, Pennsylvania Regional Training Center (PRTC) senior-level athlete, and Beat the Streets Philadelphia coach; and Taye Ghadiali, a two-time NCAA All-American at Campbell University and the University of Michigan and Beat the Streets Detroit coach.

Drawing from their experiences competing and coaching at the highest levels of the sport, the clinicians led technique sessions focused on refining fundamentals, expanding technical skills, and helping student-athletes continue their development while sharing lessons learned throughout their own wrestling journeys.

Student-athletes also received a special opportunity to learn from Audrey Jimenez, who joined the clinic and demonstrated technique with participants. Jimenez is the 2026 NCAA Women’s National Champion, 2025 Pan American gold medalist, 2025 U23 and U20 World silver medalist, and 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials runner-up who earned a place on the U.S. Senior National Team.

Pushing Through the Challenge

Following the technique clinic, the local U.S. Air Force led student-athletes through a challenging group workout based on the Murph. Rather than backing down from the demanding workout, participants embraced the challenge with persistence and determination, pushing themselves to the finish while encouraging one another throughout the session.

After the workout, Air Force representatives spoke with student-athletes about careers in military service, educational opportunities, leadership development, and the many career pathways available through the U.S. Air Force.

Empowering the Next Generation and Exploring Future Careers

Following the morning programming, participants took part in concurrent sessions. While the girls attended the ASICS Move Her Mind Empowerment Luncheon, the boys participated in a Skilled Trades Exploration presented by SMART and SMACNA.

Female student-athletes gathered for the ASICS Move Her Mind Luncheon, an empowering panel discussion featuring ASICS athletes Adeline Gray and Audrey Jimenez. Gray, one of the most accomplished women’s wrestlers in U.S. history, and Jimenez, one of the sport’s brightest young stars, shared their personal journeys, discussed overcoming challenges throughout their careers, and encouraged the next generation of female wrestlers to pursue their goals with confidence. Student-athletes also had the opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with both panelists during an open discussion.

Meanwhile, the boys participated in a workforce development luncheon presented by the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART) and the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA). Industry professionals introduced student-athletes to careers in the skilled trades, highlighting apprenticeship opportunities, career pathways, and the rewarding professions available throughout the industry.

Together, the two sessions reinforced one of the central themes of the National Enrichment Camp & Duals: helping student-athletes explore meaningful opportunities and prepare for success beyond high school and beyond wrestling.

Giving Back to the Host Community

Thursday concluded later in the afternoon with the inaugural community service component of the National Enrichment Camp & Duals, providing student-athletes the opportunity to give back to the Cleveland community that had welcomed them throughout the week.

Working alongside Rid-All Green Partnership, participants supported urban agriculture and neighborhood revitalization efforts while learning about the organization’s work to strengthen Cleveland communities through sustainability and food access. Additional student-athletes partnered with the City of Cleveland to assist with neighborhood cleanup projects surrounding The Friendly Inn Settlement and East Technical High School, helping beautify the surrounding neighborhoods while demonstrating the importance of service beyond sport.

While each project represented only a small contribution, many student-athletes shared afterward that it felt rewarding to know they had made a positive difference and had the opportunity to give back to the city hosting the event. The addition of community service reflected Beat the Streets’ commitment to developing young people who not only compete with determination but also lead through service in their communities.

The National Enrichment Camp & Duals also received local media attention during the week, as News 5 Cleveland highlighted the event and its unique combination of wrestling, leadership development, career exploration, and community service. The feature helped share the Beat the Streets mission with the greater Cleveland community while showcasing the experiences of student-athletes throughout the week. Read the full story here.

Preparing for Competition

Following a full day of learning, leadership development, and service, student-athletes returned to campus for the evening’s official weigh-ins. With friendships strengthened, new skills learned, and meaningful experiences shared throughout the week, attention now shifted toward Friday’s National Duals competition, where months of preparation would culminate on the wrestling mat.

Excitement filled Veale Field House as teammates finalized lineups, coaches prepared for the next day’s competition, and anticipation built for the championship duals that awaited.

Championship Friday

After three days of educational programming, leadership development, career exploration, workforce exploration, community service, and relationship building, Friday shifted the focus to competition as student-athletes took to the mats for the 2026 Beat the Streets National Duals.

Throughout the day, 13 boys teams and 10 girls teams competed inside Case Western Reserve University’s Veale Field House, representing their cities with pride while displaying the skills, sportsmanship, and determination they had developed throughout the year.

From the opening whistle through the final pool matches, teammates supported one another from the sidelines, coaches guided athletes through every bout, and families, volunteers, and supporters filled the venue with energy. Every dual represented more than a team score, it reflected months of preparation within Beat the Streets chapters across the country.

Crowning National Champions

As the championship duals approached, the excitement shifted next door to Horsburgh Gym, where the basketball arena had been transformed into an intimate championship wrestling venue.

With the bleachers pulled out and two wrestling mats laid across the hardwood floor, the atmosphere provided a fitting stage for the event’s biggest matches. One mat belonged to Case Western Reserve University’s Division III wrestling program, while the second was generously donated to host chapter Beat the Streets Cleveland by Beat the Streets National corporate partner Resilite Sports Products, continuing a tradition of helping provide quality equipment to host chapters across the network.

Parents, families, coaches, volunteers, and supporters packed the bleachers, while many of the teams no longer competing remained to cheer on the finalists, creating one of the most energetic atmospheres of the week. Beat the Streets Cleveland supporters filled the gym with hometown pride, helping create an unforgettable championship environment.

Those unable to attend in person followed the action live through the event’s YouTube livestream, allowing family members, friends, and supporters from across the country to experience the excitement from home.

The championship finals opened with an unforgettable Parade of Champions. One by one, the four finalist teams made their entrances, running around the mats before lining up as excitement continued to build inside the arena. The championship atmosphere reached another level as nationally recognized wrestling announcer Joe Dombrowski welcomed wrestlers and spectators before delivering the iconic call: “Let’s get ready to wrestle!”

The moment provided a fitting start to an exciting evening that celebrated not only the championship finalists, but every student-athlete who had traveled to Cleveland to represent their Beat the Streets chapter.

The girls championship dual featured a rematch of 2025’s girls championship final between Beat the Streets Los Angeles and Beat the Streets Chicago, with Los Angeles earning a thrilling 37-36 comeback victory to capture the 2026 National Duals championship and beat the returning champs.

Girls Teams Top 3 Results

1. Beat the Streets Los Angeles
2. Beat the Streets Chicago
3. Beat the Streets New York City

The boys championship dual saw Beat the Streets Chicago defeat host chapter Beat the Streets Cleveland, 54-14, to capture its fifth straight National Duals championship in dominant fashion.

Boys Teams Top 3 Results

1. Beat the Streets Chicago
2. Beat the Streets Cleveland
3. Beat the Streets Los Angeles

While champions were crowned, the evening served as a celebration of every student-athlete who competed throughout the week. Across every match, athletes demonstrated resilience, determination, sportsmanship, and pride while representing their cities and chapters on the national stage.

More Than Wrestling

Reflecting on the week, Beat the Streets National Executive Director James Mangan emphasized that the National Enrichment Camp & Duals is about far more than competition.

“We’re incredibly proud of what our student-athletes accomplished throughout the week. They embraced every opportunity to learn, serve, build relationships, and compete with determination. Watching young people from communities across the country come together to support one another, challenge themselves, and grow both on and off the mat is exactly what the Beat the Streets movement is all about. None of this would be possible without the dedication of our member chapters, volunteers, partners, sponsors, and everyone who believes in creating opportunities for the next generation.”

Beyond the event’s scheduled programming, many chapters also took advantage of free time throughout the week to further explore Northeast Ohio. Groups organized visits to nearby colleges and universities, including Baldwin Wallace University, the University of Pittsburgh, and Kent State University, while others explored local destinations such as the Sears think[box] at Case Western Reserve University and other cultural attractions in and around the Cleveland area.

As buses departed Cleveland and student-athletes returned home, they carried far more than medals and memories. They left with new friendships, new perspectives, greater confidence, and a broader understanding of the opportunities available through education, careers, service, and sport.

Long after the final whistle, those lessons and the relationships built throughout the week will remain the true legacy of the 2026 Beat the Streets National Enrichment Camp & Duals.

A Heartfelt Thank You

The success of the ASICS 2026 Beat the Streets National Enrichment Camp & Duals was made possible through the collective efforts of countless individuals and organizations who generously gave their time, expertise, resources, and support throughout the planning and execution of the event.

Our sincere appreciation goes to our sponsors, whose investment helped make this transformational experience possible. Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, ASICS, which has proudly served as the presenting sponsor of the National Enrichment Camp & Duals since the event’s inaugural year in 2022. We also gratefully acknowledge Gear2Compete, The Dusty Rhodes Foundation, Resilite Sports Products, Oline Construction, Tom Keebler and Bob Courey, the Names Family Foundation, Steve Traendly, The McMenamin Family ShopRite, The Horner Foundation, North Bloom Construction Group, Inc, Southeast Exhibits & Events, MetroHealth, International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART), and the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) for their generous support as sponsors of the event and belief in the Beat the Streets mission.

We are equally grateful to our program partners, whose educational programming, career exploration opportunities, workforce development initiatives, leadership experiences, and community engagement opportunities helped make this event about far more than wrestling. Thank you to the U.S. Air Force, the Cleveland Guardians, the Cleveland Browns, MetroHealth, the City of Cleveland, SMART, SMACNA, Destination Cleveland, the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, and the many local organizations and community partners whose collaboration, expertise, hospitality, and behind-the-scenes support helped create meaningful experiences for our student-athletes throughout the week.

A special thank you goes to our host venue, Case Western Reserve University, and its outstanding staff for their professionalism, responsiveness, flexibility, and willingness to go above and beyond throughout the week. We are especially grateful to Joel Eckert and Head Coach David Shapiro, his coaching staff, and the Case Western Reserve University wrestling student-athletes, whose volunteer efforts from unloading trucks and moving and taping mats to setting up competition areas, working scorer’s tables, assisting with cleanup, and stepping in wherever help was needed played an invaluable role in the success of the event.

Our sincere appreciation also goes to our tournament director, tournament operations staff, officials, athletic trainers, announcer Joe Dombrowski, photographers, videographers, caterers, transportation providers, vendors, donors, advisors, and the many professionals whose quality service and commitment helped deliver a first-class experience. We are equally grateful to the Beat the Streets Cleveland volunteers, including the chapter’s dedicated parent committee, along with the many parents, chaperones, and coaches who traveled with their teams to support student-athletes throughout the week. We also recognize volunteers who traveled simply to serve, including Corey Tripp who journeyed from as far as Lansing, Michigan, to support the Beat the Streets mission.

To our dedicated Beat the Streets coaches, chapter staff, executive directors, board members, advisors, and organizational leaders across the country, thank you for the countless hours you invest throughout the year to create life-changing opportunities for young people. Your leadership, mentorship, and commitment continue to strengthen the Beat the Streets movement and make experiences like the National Enrichment Camp & Duals possible.

Finally, and most importantly, thank you to our student-athletes who are the reason we all do this. Thank you for showing up, not just in Cleveland, but throughout the entire year. Thank you for your countless hours of training, your commitment to your teammates and communities, your willingness to embrace new experiences, and the character you displayed both on and off the mat. Whether you were learning from industry professionals at Progressive Field, challenging yourself during the Murph workout, serving the Cleveland community, encouraging a teammate, or competing with determination on the mat, you represented the very best of the Beat the Streets movement. We are incredibly proud of everything you accomplished this week and even more excited for the leaders you will become in the years ahead.

While it is impossible to recognize every individual and organization by name, please know that your contributions did not go unnoticed. Together, you helped create an unforgettable week that will continue to impact hundreds of young people long after the final whistle.

Looking Ahead

As one chapter closes, another begins.

Congratulations to this year’s graduating seniors as they prepare for their next chapter. Best wishes to the many student-athletes who will represent their families, schools, clubs, and Beat the Streets chapters while competing on the national stage this summer, as well as those whose competition season has concluded. The Beat the Streets community also looks forward to welcoming many returning student-athletes back to the 2027 National Enrichment Camp & Duals after another year of growth and participation through Beat the Streets programming in their respective chapters.

Until then, the lessons learned, friendships formed, and memories created in Cleveland will continue to inspire the Beat the Streets community and serve as a reminder of what is possible when young people are given the opportunity to grow both on and off the mat.