Jack Merkel

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Jack competed in PF for 3 years at Cosby High School in Richmond, VA and NFA LD for 2 years at Florida State University.At FSU he studied International Affairs. During his debate career, he broke at many National Circuit Tournaments such as Emory, UPenn, Dowling, and GMU, receiving 2 gold bids my senior year. During college, Jack competed in NFA LD and broke at tournaments such as the Fall Finale and Red Bird tournaments, and most notably reached Octafinals at nationals. He enjoys all types of debates, as competing in both PF and LD he experienced and ran a large variety of arguments ranging from lay narrative debates all the way to intense K rounds. Jack has coached at both the NOVA Debate Camp and the Richmond Debate Institute while also serving as a debate coach for his high school. He is excited to work with NSD!

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