John Graves

Biography

July, 2023 Mike Harrity, Dartmouth's Haldeman Family Director of Athletics and Recreation, announced on Monday that John Graves has been named The Elizabeth C. McNabb Head Coach of Women’s Rowing. Graves is no stranger to the Friends of Dartmouth Rowing boathouse, as he has served as an assistant coach for the Big Green's top-10 nationally ranked men's heavyweight rowing team for the past two seasons and served on the staff of the Texas NCAA national champion women's rowing program in 2021. "John distinguished himself during our national search to become the next leader of Dartmouth women's rowing," Harrity said. "He has demonstrated excellence both as an athlete and a coach throughout his career. John's coaching approach is informed by his passion for the science of rowing combined with his rare ability to connect with and make the people around him better. We are excited to support John's vision for elevating the Dartmouth women's rowing program." Graves has extensive experience in collegiate women's rowing. Prior to Dartmouth, he was a volunteer assistant coach on the 2020-21 University of Texas Women's Rowing staff that was named CRCA Staff of the Year, as the Longhorns won the 2021 NCAA Championship. Graves also has experience as volunteer assistant for the University of Michigan Women's Rowing program in 2016-17, helping the Wolverines to their best-ever finish (third place) at the 2017 NCAA Championship. During this past school year, Graves was the top assistant coach