Speech & Debate
Speech and Debate Program
Our speech and debate classes in Irvine help students become confident speakers, sharper thinkers, and stronger communicators. Through competitive formats such as SPAR, Lincoln-Douglas, and Parliamentary Debate, students learn to analyze topics quickly, craft persuasive arguments, and respond with clarity under pressure.
Every class builds a core skill like: public speaking, critical thinking, research, teamwork, and structured reasoning. These will directly translate into academic success and real-world confidence. Whether a student is preparing for competition or developing foundational speaking skills, our speech and debate classes provides high-level coaching that strengthens their voice, strategy, and communication skills.
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Mr. Joe is a veteran debate coach with 10+ years of teaching and tournament success. With a background in history and political science and experience teaching at the college level, he has guided debate teams to major national wins in Parliamentary and LD debate, including top placements at Berkeley and the NPDA Championships.
He specializes in clear communication, strategic thinking, and elevating students to competitive excellence.
Speech & Debate Coaches
Mr. Joe
Mr. Jonathan brings over a decade of experience teaching ELA, AP, ISEE, and competitive debate. With degrees in history and political science and college-level teaching experience as both a graduate assistant and associate professor, he has coached debate teams to multiple national wins in Parliamentary and Lincoln-Douglas debate.
His accomplishments include leading a High School Parli debate team to a 2nd Place finish at the Berkeley Tournament and contributing to an NPDA Season Sweepstakes National Championship. He focuses on strategy, clarity, and building confident communicators.
Mr. Jonathan
Mr. Tristan holds a Bachelor’s in History from UC Berkeley and a Master’s in International Relations from the University of Oxford. A published author with a strong foundation in research and writing, he brings 8+ years of coaching experience in public school speech and debate and more than a decade in professional sports and radio broadcasting.
He specializes in Parliamentary and Public Forum debate and is known for helping students excel in writing, public speaking, and critical analysis across history and current affairs.
Mr. Tristian
Coaches
Our Irvine speech and debate coaches bring national-level experience, helping students build confidence, critical thinking, and strong public speaking skills.
Tournaments
Students in our debate team participate in competitive tournaments that sharpen quick thinking, persuasive speaking, and real-world argumentation.
Programs
Our Irvine speech and debate programs develop clear communication, analytical reasoning, and academic confidence through engaging, structured debate training.
Support
We provide comprehensive guidance and progress support so every student feels prepared, confident, and fully equipped to grow as a speaker and debater.