THE sophomore campaign of La Salle Green Hills (LSGH) standout Behrouz Mohammad “Madi” Mojdeh ended in triumphant fashion as he helped his team in defending their championship in the boys’ juniors division of the NCAA Season 102 swimming competitions held at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila. Crawling out of the pressure as the reigning NCAA Season 101 Rookie of the Year, the 15-year-old warrior dug deep into his arsenal to command the pool, striking gold in the 4x50-m medley and 4x100-m medley relays. His relentless pursuit of excellence didn’t stop there; he sliced through the water to capture three punishing silvers in the 200-m breaststroke, 200-m backstroke, and 200-m butterfly, alongside hard-fought bronzes in the 400-m freestyle and 400-m individual medley, rounding out a staggering haul of seven medals. Yet, behind the gleaming hardware lies a fierce commitment to growth forged in the fires of intense competition. “I want to take everything I’ve learned from these four days of NCAA, work closely with my coaches, and figure out how to improve with every race. I know there are things I need to fix, whether it’s my pacing, race strategies, or even the small details that can make a big difference,” Mojdeh reflected. For Mojdeh, the path to glory is not just about relentless aggression — it is a calculated masterclass in discipline and self-mastery. “I also know that pushing myself doesn’t always mean training harder. Sometimes, it means knowing when to recover, listening to my body, and making sure I’m ready for the next challenge. I want to make every race count and hopefully come back stronger each time,” he vowed. That resilience is anchored by a formidable support system. Mojdeh was quick to deflect the glory back to those who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with him in the trenches. “I’m really thankful to our LSGH coaches, Coach Evan, Coach Uwy, and Coach Cess, for always pushing us and believing in us. I also want to thank Coach Sherwyn Santiago, Coach Jek, our strength and conditioning coach, Coach Nico, Coach Lucio of PH Stroke Lab, and our BEST coach, Coach Jeremiah. They’ve all helped me improve in different ways, and I’m really grateful for their patience, guidance, and all the time they put into helping me become a better swimmer,” he shared. “A big thank you as well to Antbox, Behrouz Persian Cuisine, Oishi, TYR, and all the sponsors who supported our team throughout the season. Your generosity and support mean so much to us and help make opportunities like this possible.” With back-to-back glory secured, the young titan refuses to rest on his laurels. His eyes are already locked on the horizon, fueled by an unquenchable thirst to shatter his own limits when he plunges into battle for NCAA Season 103. “I’m really proud that we’re back-to-back champions, but I don’t want to be satisfied with just what I’ve achieved so far. Every race teaches me something, whether I win, lose, or get a personal best. I want to keep learning, keep improving, and see how far I can really go,” Mojdeh declared.