About DebateCraft
Our story, mission, and the team behind the movement
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.
Why We Debate
Build Confidence
Develop self-expression and the courage to voice your ideas effectively in any setting.
Think Critically
Master argumentation, evidence evaluation, and creative problem-solving skills.
Create Impact
Learn to advocate for yourself, your peers, and causes that matter to you.
Our Mission
Students empowering students through the art of debate
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.
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 prepared for success in all areas of life.
Meet Our Team
100+ years of combined debate experience
Leadership
Experienced debaters passionate about mentoring the next generation
Debate Coaches
Dedicated educators with international debate experience
Biology Instructors
Top-performing student researchers guiding students at every level
Our Impact
160+
Students reached across 12+ countries worldwide
200+
Hours of quality instruction delivered
80+
Years of combined coaching experience
100%
Student recommendation rate
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