Elevate Your Today!

Next Level Debate Academy offers comprehensive online debate instruction for students worldwide. Join our expert-led courses and workshops to enhance your critical thinking, public speaking, and argumentation skills.

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Our Mission and Values

At Next Level Debate Academy, we strive to empower students through exceptional debate education. Our commitment to inclusivity, excellence, integrity, and innovation shapes our approach to teaching.

Global Reach

We aim to provide high-quality debate education to students worldwide. Our platform caters to diverse learning styles, ensuring everyone feels welcome and supported.

Commitment to Excellence

We are dedicated to delivering the highest quality of debate instruction. Our experienced instructors are passionate about fostering critical thinking and effective communication skills in every student.

Our Values

Inclusivity, integrity, and innovation are at the core of our academy. We embrace diversity and continuously seek to improve our programs to meet the evolving needs of our students.

A Debate academy that is owned and operated by former “debaters”.
  • We have “Systems” not patchworks of ad hoc methods!
  • We won’t have to tell you how well your child is doing, the trophies will prove it!
  • Don’t fall in the cracks of the large academies!
  • Tournament competition success builds resumes, not just competing!

Core Principles

Explore the values that guide our commitment to excellence in everything we do.

Creativity

We foster a culture of innovation and creativity, essential for developing unique experience.

Integrity

Honesty and transparency are at the heart of our business operations, building trust with clients.

Excellence

Our commitment to excellence ensures the highest quality in all our services.

Explore Our Comprehensive Debate Programs and Find Your Perfect Fit

At Next Level Debate Academy, we offer a variety of debate programs designed to meet students at every level. Whether you’re just starting out or aiming for national competitions, our programs provide the skills and knowledge you need to succeed. Explore our offerings and discover the perfect path to enhance your debate prowess.
Beginner Debate Program
Our beginner program introduces fundamental debate concepts, research techniques, and public speaking skills. It's perfect for students with little to no prior debate experience.
Camps and Workshops
This program builds on the basics, focusing on advanced argumentation, case construction, and rebuttal strategies. Students will refine their skills through practice debates.
Advanced Debate Training
Designed for competitive debaters, this program covers complex debate theories, strategic decision-making, and performance optimization. Students will participate in rigorous training sessions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Short Answer: We are Speech Communication specialists.

Long Answer:

– Extensive expertise in persuasion and emotional engagement, with an emphasis on adaptability to diverse judicial perspectives.

– Proficient in conducting comprehensive audience analysis.

– Demonstrated skills in political persuasion strategies.

– In-depth understanding of various judicial mentalities.

Short Answer: Our team possesses a wealth of experience in competitive debate, having collaborated with prestigious institutions and recognized debate leagues, including participation in the Middle School TOC Public Forum Championship. Collectively, our four-member team has accumulated over 70 years of debate expertise.

Long Answer:
– Participants will not encounter any administrative burdens.
– Complimentary practice sessions are offered to promote competitive excellence.
– Our team structure is meticulously organized to enhance performance during tournaments.
– All participants receive personalized guidance and attention.
– Access to highly skilled coaches is provided, catering to all proficiency levels from novice to varsity.

The trophies displayed in the two principal images were awarded to our staff, our students, or a combination of both at the collegiate level.

We offer programs for students aged 10-18, with specialized classes for different skill levels.

Debate training enhances critical thinking, public speaking, and research skills, preparing students for academic and professional success.

You can enroll your child by visiting our Courses page and selecting the appropriate program. Follow the instructions to complete the registration process.

The duration of each course varies. Please refer to the course description on the Courses page for specific details.

We offer limited scholarships based on merit and financial need. Please contact us for more information.

Short Answer:   Yes, there are at least 12 online tournaments that include international participation from many nations. Click here for schedule.

Long Answer: Yes. We have a travel schedule that includes at least 11 large online tournaments that students can compete at with NLDA! For more information on how students compete at NSDA Nationals and the Kentucky Tournament of Champions, see the student eligibility page. Click here for schedule.

Short Answer:   Argument preparation, skills training and debates. 

Long Answer: The classes are structured around competition.  We will teach our Next Level tiered process of Visualization, Organization and Execution.  This is mostly acquired through 30 minutes of lecture.  30 minutes of debate preparation and a practice debate.  Our goal is for the students to be debating in every class.

Yes, our files will all be newly constructed as we approach each topic and will include all updated original research from students and coaches.

Short Answer:  Yes, if the student is willing to do the needed preparation.

Long Answer: Yes, we believe in our ability to take any student to the next level that is willing to commit to success.  We pride ourselves in our ability to teach debate to new students.  “Those who have never debated, need debate the most.”

Explore Our Programs

Discover the debate programs that will elevate your child's skills and confidence.

What People Say

Hear directly from our students about their transformative experiences at Next Level Debate Academy.
You would be hard pressed to find another debate coach in the world who will devote themselves entirely to their student's success than Jackie Massey.
Cale Halley
Cale Halley
Former Student, WeSchool Debate China

Get in Touch

Reach out for any questions or support.

Email: contact@nextleveldebate.com

Office Number: 619-348-0103

9 AM to 3 PM PST