Ben Dodds
Forensics Coordinator

Ben Dodds has been a part of Oregon forensics for over a decade. He debated for Ashland (OR) High School from 2000- 2004 and was the 2004 state policy champion. Dodds attended Gonzaga University before transferring to Oregon where his debate achievements included appearing in an NPDA final round and finishing 5th at NPTE. He was ranked first in the country after winning three of the largest tournaments and three first-place speaker awards (2008-2009). As a competitor and coach, Dodds has been with Oregon for five national championship rounds, a sweepstakes national championship and coached two outright national champions. He was the most preferred judge at the 2011 NPTE national tournament. Dodds also helps direct the Lane Debate League in the Eugene/Springfield area.