Head Coach, Maryrose Kohan
Maryrose is a Colorado Native and she graduated from Colorado College where she majored in Political Science . She also attended the University of Denver College of Law. Ms. Kohan teaches 5 classes of speech and debate. She is a former high school debate competitor. Ms. Kohan oversees all aspects of the team’s organization and competitions, including managing the assistant coaches, supervising the student leaders (captains) and interacting with the GWSPO. When she is not teaching, Maryrose loves to travel with her husband John.
Devin Sarno
Devin Sarno is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles where she studied acting and theater. She has been coaching for GW since 2012 focusing on the Interpretation Events. Before moving to Denver, Devin was active in the LA improv and sketch comedy community and enjoys bringing her comedic skills to the team. When she's not coaching for GW Devin directs children's theater in the Denver/Boulder area and spends time with her husband Jason, and her two children Blair (5), and Dax (2).
Miles Owens
Miles has worked with the team since Fall of 2011. He works in class five days a week with the team’s debaters—primarily those competing in Policy Debate. He also attends both local and out of state tournaments as a coach, judge, and chaperone. Miles graduated from GW in 2011. He and his partner won the National Tournament their senior year in Policy Debate. They were also back to back state champions their junior and senior years. Miles has a Bachelor's degree from UNC Chapel Hill in philosophy and history.
Former Speech and Debate Competitors
We also engage several other former high school competitors to coach students in a less formal capacity.
We love when alumni students to come back to assist the team!
We love when alumni students to come back to assist the team!
