Speech & Debate · Year-Round Coaching
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Our Programs
Free and premium coaching across speech and debate formats.
Congressional Debate
Learn to write legislation, deliver floor speeches, and master parliamentary procedure with coaches who've competed at the highest level.
Learn more →Public Forum
Develop research skills, flow technique, and in-round strategy to compete confidently at local and national tournaments.
Learn more →Extemporaneous Speaking
Build the ability to speak persuasively on any current events topic — a skill that serves you far beyond the debate round.
Learn more →Online MS Team
A dedicated program for middle schoolers ready to begin their debate journey with structure, community, and expert guidance.
Learn more →Summer Camps
Immersive, intensive debate camps in California and online — where lifelong debaters are made every summer.
Learn more →Sandel Academy
Our premium paid coaching program for students serious about competing at the highest levels. Personalized, intensive, results-driven.
Learn more →Find Your Event.
Speech and debate has a variety of events. If you're new and unsure which is best for you, take our event finder quiz and we'll connect you with the right resources.
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Our students have gone on to compete at the highest levels — from local tournaments to NSDA Nationals. Hear directly from the debaters and families who've been part of Ascend.
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