Coaching that compounds
Small groups. Real feedback. Every session.
Students are grouped by skill level and coached by nationally accomplished debaters — so beginners build confidence fast and experienced competitors sharpen toward titles.
Live, expert coaching that builds confidence, critical thinking, and a competitive edge — for beginners and experienced debaters alike.
The ultimate extracurricular
More than a club — a measurable, life-changing skill set that stands out on applications and in the real world.
Confident public speaking, rigorous argumentation, and quick critical thinking that compound for years.
Real tournament results and recognition that strengthen high school and college applications.
Students engage seriously with real issues and learn to see every side of an argument.
Coaching that compounds
Students are grouped by skill level and coached by nationally accomplished debaters — so beginners build confidence fast and experienced competitors sharpen toward titles.
Programs
1- or 2-week live online intensives. Three daily time zones, beginners welcome.
View Online SummerResidential & commuter camps in California and Florida with immersive daily coaching.
View In-Person SummerYear-round competitive coaching for grades 5–9 in Congress and Public Forum.
View School Year TeamProven outcomes
From a first practice round to national finals, Ascend debaters develop the confidence and craft that stand out far beyond debate.
“Start in middle school and you're not just building a debater — you're shaping how a student thinks, speaks, and leads for the rest of their life.” Quest Sandel · Co-Founder & CEO of Ascend
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