Riccardo Bouehi is in his first year as an assistant coach with the men's and women's rowing teams. He was hired in September 2026.
Bouehi has more than 15 years of rowing experience as an athlete and coach.
Prior to Santa Clara, Bouehi was at Drexel. The Dragons were named Team of the Year and the staff was recognized as an IRCA Staff of the Year Finalist during his tenure. He recently competed his M.S. in Strategic and Digital Communication.
He also has coaching experience at the club and developmental level, including with Canottieri Varese and Canottieri San Cristoforo, in Italy
Prior to rowing at Drexel, Bouehi rowed for the University of Milan in Milan, Italy.
Bouehi has competed internationally for Côte d’Ivoire and has raced at 10 World Rowing events, including two continental Olympic qualification regattas.
Before Drexel, he attended Liceo “Sereni” Luino in Luino, Varese where he was a multiple sport athlete, competing in rowing, swimming, and basket. Bouhei was a three-time African Champion. He also holds the Italian ERG Marathon record and captured 10 Italian Championships medals.
