A DEBATE ACADEMY
BY FORMER DEBATERS
Take your to the Next Level
Why join NLDA Debate Academy?
- Elite-Level Coaching
- More personalized feedback and in-depth strategy sessions.
- Exclusive Prep & Resources
- Competitive Edge through Focused Training
- Our specialized methods designed for high-level tournaments, helping students stand out and excel in competitive environments.
What does it mean to be "Next Level?"
“Next Level” is a transformation where form and content merge to create a unique style of argument that reflects each individual debater. It pushes students to achieve a higher level of reading comprehension and critical thinking on vitally important subject areas.
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Our Debate Trail
What People Say
Hear Directly From Our Students About Their Transformative Experiences With the Next Level Debate Staff.
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: 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.
Due to the competitive nature of Next Level Debate Academy, we work to keep our class size small so that class time is effective. Our ratio is kept at 8 students to 1 instructor. If we get more students, we will hire more instructors to accommodate them.
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, 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: 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.”
