Program Coaches
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Chance Sturup | Head coachChance Sturup is a 2L at the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he competes on one of the top-ranked trial teams in the country. After serving as President and Captain for our friends over at Alabama Mock Trial as an undergrad, Chance moved to Columbia and brought his experience and passion for mock trial to the Gamecocks. In his first year coaching, we earned our first B Team bid to ORCS, and first A Team bid to Nationals. Coincidence? We think not...
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Bryn Sluder | Witness COACHBryn Sluder is a class of '19 Theater and Political Science graduate of the university, and our program's former Vice President. In her senior year, she captained our first Nationals Team in Philadelphia, where we placed 10th. As a 5x Outstanding Witness, Bryn's bread and butter were sympathetic stars and engaging characters!
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JONATHAN EDWARDS | SPEECH COACHDr. Jonathan J. Edwards is the Director of the Speech, Communication and Rhetoric Program at the University of South Carolina. Since coming to USC in 2010, he has taught courses in public speaking, argumentation, rhetorical theory, and business communication for the Department of English and the South Carolina Honors College. He also lectures on marketing pitches and professional communication, and consults with entrepreneurs on the most effective ways to present their ideas to potential investors.
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Patrick Beatty | COACHDr. Patrick Beatty instructs various courses in criminology and criminal justice at the University of South Carolina. Prior to working in higher education, he served 25 years in law enforcement before retiring from the New Jersey Department of Human Services State Police as a Senior Detective. He has been recognized by the New Jersey State Senate receiving Commendations for his practical field experience and investigative skills. His specializations include interview and interrogation, as well as criminal investigation courtroom testimony.
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Mark Brown | Faculty AdvisorMark Brown is the Associate Director of Pre-Professional Advising and a pre-law adviser at the University of South Carolina. He also teaches undergraduate courses each semester in criminal justice and criminology. Before going into education, Mr. Brown worked as a criminal defense attorney.
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Help Wanted!
The UofSC Mock Trial Program is always looking for qualified coaches. Our members are talented, driven, and passionate about trial advocacy, but a more experienced eye can be invaluable to our success. If you have sufficient experience with the law and/or mock trial, and you'd like to help, please contact us!
