Bolchi started his coaching career in 1971 with Pro Patria, then a Seconda Categoria club (at the time, Seconda Categoria was the sixth level of Italian football). In 1974, he had his first professional coaching job at Sorrento. He also coached Pistoiese, winning the 1976–77 Serie C title, earning promotion into Serie B.
Bolchi initiated his coaching career in 1971 with Pro Patria, a Seconda Categoria club (at that time, Seconda Categoria was the sixth tier of Italian football). In 1974, he secured his first professional coaching position at Sorrento. He also managed Pistoiese, securing the 1976–77 Serie C championship and earning promotion to Serie B.