Dennis Shen

Dennis Shen

Coach

Education : software engineering student at the University of Waterloo
Experience :
  • 5 years of competitive debate experience
  • 1 years of coaching experience
Debate Format: CNDF, BP, WSDC, CX

Description :

  • 2024 BC Lower Mainland East Senior Regionals 3rd place team, 9th speaker

  • 2026 BC Lower Mainland North Senior Regionals  5th speaker

  • 2024 UBC WSDC Senior Quarterfinalist

  • 2025 39th Stanford WSDC Open Quarterfinalist

  • 2025 UPenn WSDC Open Quarterfinalist

  • 2025 Vancouver WSDC Open Champion

  • 2025 Doxbridge WSDC Open Silver Finalist

  • 2025 Yale WSDC Open Semifinalist, 6th place speaker (out of 150)

  • 2024 UBC Spring HST Senior Semifinalist (6th/30 team, 15th speaker)

  • 2024 UBC Fall HST Senior Semifinalist (6th/40 teams, 12th place speaker)

  • 2025 UBC Spring HST Senior Semifinalist (8th place team, 11th speaker)

  • Breaking adjudicator at 2025 UBC Fall HST

 

Introduction :

Hi! My name is Dennis, and I enjoy debate because it allows me to learn how the world works, communicate logically, and meet talented peers. To me, coaching is a way to continue refining my thinking and communication, tailoring my approach to every goal, every student, and every class. I believe teaching begins with inspiring passion—because wanting to debate means lessons, drills, and practice are always enjoyable. My students can expect a focused, creative, and entertaining class.