Competition Schedule

Stay updated with our competition schedule, featuring both in-person and online events. We provide a range of opportunities for students to showcase their debate skills and gain valuable experience.

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Elevate Your Debate Skills with Expert Guidance

At Next Level Debate Academy, we provide unparalleled debate instruction tailored for globally competitive teams. Our experienced instructors are dedicated to helping you master argumentation, critical thinking, and effective communication. Join us and unlock your full potential in the world of debate.

Unlock Your Potential: The Benefits of Debate Competition

At Next Level Debate Academy, we believe that competition is a cornerstone of growth. Engaging in debate competitions enhances critical thinking, sharpens communication skills, and builds unwavering confidence. Prepare to excel!

Skills

Refine argumentation and critical thinking abilities through rigorous competitive debate.

Confidence

Boost self-esteem and overcome public speaking fears in high-pressure environments.

Our Expert Debate Coaches

Meet the dedicated professionals at Next Level Debate Academy, committed to fostering your debate skills and competitive success.
Our Coaches

Get to Know Us

Discover the expertise of our dedicated debate coaches.
Jackie Massey

NLDA Coach & Instructor

Jackie is one of the only Coaches on the Planet to have teams win multiple College National Championships and a Middle School National Championships in competitive debate.

Rashid Campbell

NLDA Coach & Instructor

Rashid focuses on public speaking and argumentation techniques, helping students articulate their ideas effectively.

Todd Pengelly

NLDA Coach & Instructor

Todd conducts workshops on rebuttal techniques and critical thinking, enhancing students’ skills.

Frequently Asked Questions

Short Answer: We are Speech Communication specialists.

Long Answer:

– Persuasion – Affect – Judge Adaption

– Audience analysis

– Political persuasion

– Any judge mentality

Content

Short Answer: We are not new to debate. We have been working with other academies and debate leagues including a Middle School TOC Public Forum Championship.  We have over 70 years of combined debate experience within our 4 person team.

Long Answer:

– No admin overload 

– Free practice to guarantee competitive success

– Team organization and tournament performance

– Individualized attention

– Always gets the best coaches – Novice to Varsity!

The trophies in the 2 Major Trophy pics were won by either the staff, or our students or both on the college 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 11 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.”

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