Ryan Love is the Assistant Director of PF at VBI, and the Assistant Coach at Dripping Springs High School. Ryan debated for 3 years at Dripping Springs and 3 years at the University of Houston. In high school he was a TOC finalist, and UIL state champion in congressional debate, a TFA state semifinalist in Domestic extemp, a UIL state qualifier in CX, and an NSDA qualifier in PF. In college he represented UH’s varsity policy team at NDT districts, CEDA nationals, and numerous other regional and national tournaments. As a coach, Ryan has helped coach PF,CX, LD, World Schools, and congressional debaters to local, state, and national success. He has also judged out-rounds in PF at prestigious tournaments such as Harvard, Churchill, and Grapevine. With over a decade of experience in debate Ryan prides himself on keeping his thumb on the pulse of PF. As such Ryan loves coaching debaters to develop a diverse debate skill set, adapt to a variety of judges, actualize their endless potential, and most of all find their voice in debate. He is super excited to return to VBI for all sessions!
