The University of Texas (Permian Basin)

"Coach Graham is an innovator in starting and turning teams around. She sets a fair expectations for her athletes to follow. She knows how to get the athletes to motivate, and if they fail to perform, she knows how to shake the tree to get rid of the bad fruit. She leaves choices for the athletes to make and most don’t follow the path to hard work. If you have Coach Betsy as a coach, you made a good choice. "

"Betsy Graham was an exceptional coach during my final two years under her guidance at UTPB. She arrived in my junior year, inheriting a team lacking structure and discipline from the previous coach, who fostered a party-like atmosphere. Coach Graham implemented rules and brought about significant changes, which some on the team resisted. However, she held us to standards, expecting punctuality, dedication to improvement, and academic excellence. Despite facing resistance, she recruited faster swimmers to enhance the team's competitiveness, prompting some to leave due to their unwillingness to adapt. Coach Graham provided candid feedback on my performance, investing time to help me improve. While my scholarship was partially reduced due to academic and performance reasons, she could have revoked it entirely, yet chose not to, allowing those who proved themselves to retain their scholarships. Some teammates departed as a result of scholarship reductions, but Coach Graham's fairness ultimately improved the team's environment, gradually weeding out dissenters. Blaming her for any loss of passion for swimming is misguided; it was their resistance to change that led to their discontent. It's time for these former teammates to mature and take responsibility for their own choices."

"My swimmer was recruited before Betsy became the coach, I wish we would’ve known what we were getting into before she came. My kid worked very hard for 3.5 years before an injury. After the doctor’s released the swimmer and had attended every practice my child was not allowed the chance to travel with the team. I will say that the scholarship was not taken away but, it wasn’t even about that..let my swimmer finish the career that was very well deserved! But nope..was kicked off the team "

"Coach Betsy Graham at UTPB is an absolute disaster. Her communication skills are non-existent, leaving athletes in the dark about expectations and feedback. Unprofessionalism oozes from her pores, consistently showing up late or unprepared, and displaying a lack of care for her team's well-being. Her organizational skills are laughable, with haphazard workouts and chaotic team events. It's clear she's only in it for personal gain, exploiting her position for selfish interests while neglecting her athletes' development. Her leadership is toxic, breeding a culture of apathy and disrespect. Steer clear of Coach Graham if you want to avoid a nightmarish swimming experience."

"Coach Betsy Graham at UTPB is a complete disappointment. She's a terrible communicator, never clearly explaining expectations or providing constructive feedback. Her unprofessionalism is appalling, often showing up late or unprepared to practice. The lack of organization is staggering, with poorly planned workouts and disorganized team events. It's clear she prioritizes her own personal gain over the team's success, leaving athletes feeling unsupported and unmotivated. Her leadership is non-existent, failing to inspire or bring out the best in her team. Avoid Coach Graham if you want a positive and productive swimming experience."