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Beat the Streets National names James Mangan as its new Executive Director

Editor’s Notes ; Beat the Streets is a great organization for increasing wresling opportunities for Youth.
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Philadelphia, PA — Beat the Streets National (BTSN) is proud to announce that it has named James Mangan as its new Executive Director effective March 2, 2025.
A longtime champion of youth development and an accomplished leader, Mangan brings a wealth of experience from his tenure as Executive Director at Beat the Streets Philadelphia (BTSP), where he helped strengthen the organization’s operations, deepen community partnerships, and expand the reach of programs to underserved youth.
Mangan first joined Beat the Streets as a volunteer coach before stepping into the Executive Director role at BTSP in 2017. Under his guidance, the Philadelphia chapter experienced meaningful growth and impact. He successfully secured a transformative million-dollar gift, one of the largest philanthropic investments in Beat the Streets history, fueling BTSP’s program expansion and solidifying its long-term sustainability. Mangan also played a key role in professionalizing the chapter’s operations—developing staff, enhancing donor engagement, and forging robust school and community-based partnerships that increased access to wrestling, academic support, and personal development resources.
In addition to his accomplishments at BTSP, Mangan’s broader professional background (as detailed on his LinkedIn profile) highlights his dedication to empowering youth through mentorship and athletics. Raised in a community where similar programs provided him with vital support, Mangan understands the life-changing power of safe, structured sports environments and caring mentors. His personal journey fuels his passion for ensuring that every young person—regardless of background … more at … https://www.themat.com/news/2025/march/03/beat-the-streets-national-names-james-mangan-as-its-new-executive-director

March 5, 2025 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized