As All Gender Wrestling Co-Captain, Bodhi Beroukhim ’25 drives his teammates to improve by fostering a diverse and connected environment. Emphasizing discipline and collaboration, he encourages athletes to push their limits both on and off the mat. With a mix of new athletes as well as seasoned returners, Beroukhim seeks to create strong team chemistry while also maintaining focus on his own personal development.
By utilizing the wrestling team’s co-ed structure, Beroukhim aims to nurture a diverse team environment. As junior varsity and varsity boys and girls all practice together, the athletes have the opportunity to form a tight-knit community across a large group of people.
“One thing is saying ‘hi’ to everyone and introducing yourself to everyone. The unique thing about wrestling is that we have one big co-ed team, so the girls wrestle with the boys, and junior varsity practices with the varsity team. That team setting allows us to form a really strong community,” said Beroukhim.
Brady Haskell ’28 attests to the success of Beroukhim’s efforts in building a close sense of family. Even as a Junior, he already feels a deep bond with Beroukhim and other teammates, attributing it to the Co-Captain’s outgoing nature.
“My first interaction with Bodhi was at the first practice when we were rolling out the mats. He was really welcoming to all of us and super outgoing, trying to talk to everyone. Being a Junior on varsity, Bodhi has really engaged me in the team and made sure to welcome me, really being sure not to leave anyone out. He is trying to bring people in, and it was really nice to be welcomed,” says Haskell.
Julian Rios ’26, three-year member of the team and fellow Co-Captain, emphasizes Beroukhim’s efforts in consistently pushing his teammates to reach their full potential. From encouraging healthy habits to maintaining intensity during training, Beroukhim’s dedication is evident.
“He helps team chemistry a lot, encourages people at our duel meets and really shows his team spirit. He gets everyone cheering for one another on the team. He’s always pushing people to eat healthier, wrestle their best, and be better in everything they do. Helping you out with the little things, he is always there and always around to teach you if you need help,” says Rios.
A big part of Beroukhim’s goals for the season include training the less experienced wrestlers for the future of the wrestling team. This includes organizing Captain’s Practices, where newer wrestlers can learn the basics of wrestling in a more relaxed environment, as well as highlighting the importance of gaining live experience on the mat.
“For the team, we have a lot of new wrestlers so my goal is to develop them, have them get matches in. Not focus so much on winning and losing, especially since they’re new, we really want to set them up with good technique and habits for next year. One way we do that is with offseason practices, called Captain’s Practices, we had them last spring and this fall twice a week. It was great for newer wrestlers to come and try the sport before the season gets started,” said Beroukhim.
While completing Co-Captain duties is Beroukhim’s primary focus, he is also determined to stretch himself this season with personal goals, such as qualifying for nationals. He views his individual performance as a reflection of the team’s commitment and hopes it can serve as a source of inspiration for his teammates.
“This year, I came into the season with the goal to serve the team. That was my primary goal. But to serve the team, you also have to focus on yourself. The team is going to be inspired by you working hard in practice, taking care of your body, and performing well in competition. By focusing on myself, it is really to achieve the greater end, which is serving the team. Personally, I want to qualify for nationals,” said Beroukhim.
