Our Story

Debate is often an activity that is tried once or twice, barely grasped, and then resigned to being too difficult. Often, attempts by large organizations to cram information into new debaters leave them confused and overwhelmed without the tools to form a solid foundation for future growth. After 5 years of debating internationally, I have condensed the knowledge of countless more accomplished mentors into easy-to-understand courses to propel new debaters of all backgrounds into intermediate and advanced debaters. DebateCraft is a student-run nonprofit initiative designed to empower middle and high school students. Our focus is on equipping them with essential skills in argumentation, advocacy, and public speaking. We aim to provide high-quality debate education to under-resourced and underrepresented students, empowering them to excel academically and in life.

Mission Statement

Empowering students

Our mission centers on students empowering students by providing them with the tools of debate. Through our programs, we nurture confidence, self-expression, and critical thinking, allowing students to articulate their thoughts and ideas effectively in academic settings and beyond.

Increasing Accessibility

We strive to make debate education accessible to all, especially for students from underrepresented backgrounds. By breaking down barriers, we create opportunities for these students to develop skills that enhance their public speaking and argumentation abilities, leading to increased success in their academic and future professional lives.

Beyond debate rounds

Debate skills extend beyond the classroom. By mastering argumentation and public speaking, students enhance their academic performance and become more confident individuals. They learn to engage in constructive discussions, solve problems creatively, and advocate for themselves and their peers, preparing them for success in all areas of life.

Our Impact

80+

Students engaged in China, Hong Kong, India, South Korea, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Vietnam

160+

Hours of teaching this summer through group and private classes

35+

Years of experience within our coaching team

100%

Students would recommend DebateCraft to a friend

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