Paul Mokha enters his eighth season as the head coach of the Barry University women’s rowing program. Since coming to Miami Shores, he has elevated the Buccaneer rowing program to one of the top crews in NCAA Division II. In just seven seasons he has guided the Buccaneers to a pair of Sunshine State Conference championships, three fourth place finishes at the NCAA Division II National Championships, several wins over Division I rowing programs and a win in Barry’s first-ever appearance at the Dad Vail Regata in 2005.

Prior to joining the Buccaneers, Mokha served as an assistant coach with the U.S. women’s rowing team in San Diego, Calif. He assisted with the selection and preparation of crews for the World Championships and coached the Women’s Open Four without coxswain to a fourth-place finish at the 1997 Worlds.

Mokha was the women’s varsity coach at the University of Miami from 1994-97. At Miami, he coached several crews to championships in Florida, the Southern Regionals and Dad Vail Regatta.

A native of Philadelphia, Pa., who grew up in Erie, Pa., Mokha was a coxswain for the U.S. National team and competed at the World Championships three times. He also won the Henley Royal Regatta in England in 1994 and competed at the World University Games in 1989. He is a graduate of Temple University where he led the Owls to two Dad Vail championships and a bronze medal at the IRA Regatta. During his career he also has coached at the prestigious Vesper Rowing Club in Philadelphia.

Coach Mokha’s Philosophy

“ Rowing is a sport that challenges one’s will and ability to endure. These are lessons that can be used in all aspects of life to achieve success. I try to provide an environment that allows each student-athlete to pursue their goals in athletics and academics by challenging their limits while offering them the tools they need to succeed.”

“ I believe in personal responsibility. When athletes take ownership in their commitment, attitude and performance I, as their coach, can be more of a guide.”