Max is a senior at UCLA studying political science and philosophy. He debated for 3 years at Sage Hill School, earning 14 career bids and winning the 2022 Tournament of Champions his senior year. Throughout his career, Max won or reached finals of over a dozen tournaments on the national circuit. He also competed internationally for the USA debate team for 2 years in the World Schools format. As a coach, Max has taught at the top lab of the National Symposium for Debate and The Debate Intensive, and has coached for 2 years with Debate Drills. His primary debate interests include policy arguments and philosophy.