Honoring the Past, Leading the Future
Utah Debate Coaches Association Executive Committee
The success of the UDCA is built on the dedication, vision, and leadership of our Executive Committee members, past and present. Their commitment to fostering excellence in debate has shaped our community, empowered students and educators, and strengthened the foundation of competitive speech and debate.
UDCA Executive Committee
To our current Executive Committee: Thank you for continuing this important work. Your dedication ensures that UDCA remains a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-thinking community. As you guide us into the future, we appreciate your commitment to upholding the values of education, integrity, and excellence in debate.






UDCA Hall of Fame
To our former UDCA debate coaches: Your dedication and passion have shaped the foundation of this organization. Through your mentorship, UDCA has grown, evolved, and continued to provide invaluable opportunities for students, fellow coaches, and judges. Your commitment to excellence has set a high standard, and we are deeply grateful for the time, energy, and expertise you have brought to us.
We thank them for their dedication and efforts on the part of their students and teams.

2019-2021
Jo Daley Croft
Moses Baca
Brooke Gregg
Sharon Ellsworth
Cindy Sidwell
2018
Sherry Duncan
Gail Scoville
2017
Judie Roberts
LeeAnn Hyer
Kent Hyer
2016
Carol Shackelford
Laren Swensen
Scott Mansfield
Dave Smith
2015
Leslie Robinett
Ryan Hoglund
UDCA Constitution
Together, past and present, dedicated individuals have made UDCA what it is today — a thriving organization that inspires critical thinking, effective communication, and lifelong learning. We celebrate this ongoing service and look forward to the continued growth and success of UDCA.
