Belmont University

Tyler Redmon is the Director of Debate for the Belmont University Speech & Debate Team. He has been part of the Belmont program for years, first as a competitor, then as a coach, and now as Director of Debate. During his competition years, Tyler was the Tennessee Intercollegiate Forensics Association (TIFA) Varsity Debate and Extemporaneous Speaking State Champion. He earned a B.A. in Political Science and an M.B.A., both from Belmont University. He currently works as a Commercial Loan Portfolio Manager at First National Bank of Middle Tennessee. Tyler is a Murfreesboro native and has lived in Middle Tennessee for most of his life. In his free time, Tyler enjoys big game hunting, following national politics, and watching the Nashville Predators.

Why Debate?

I continue to participate in speech and debate because I have seen the positive impact it has had in both my life and the lives of my students. Speech and debate is the best activity for students to develop their logical reasoning skills, gain a proficiency in research, and to nurture speaking confidence and abilities. I have seen every one of my students grow both personally and professionally as a result of their participation in speech and debate.