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Debate builds the critical thinking and confidence needed to thrive in college and life. At Civic Debate Academy, our Travel Team pushes experienced students to compete nationally, while our classes build essential skills for academic success and personal growth. Whether you're aiming to compete at the top or looking to strengthen your foundations, we provide the tools to excel.
We transform students into confident, articulate leaders through world-class debate training.
Why DebateWe transform students into confident, articulate leaders through world-class debate-centered education.
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Learn from championship-winning coaches and debaters. Our experienced faculty bring unparalleled expertise and a proven track record to help students succeed both in competitions and beyond.
Our students are consistently accepted to top-tier universities. Debate has proven to be one of the strongest predictors of college admissions, showcasing critical thinking, communication skills, and leadership that top schools value.
Our programs consistently produce nationally ranked debaters, proving the effectiveness of our training and guidance. By joining, your child will gain the skills, confidence, and opportunities needed to compete and succeed at the highest levels.
Our debate classes are designed to help students build confidence through practice, feedback, and real-world application. Your child will learn to articulate ideas clearly, think critically, and speak with poise in any setting.
Our active learning approach engages students in hands-on activities and discussions, ensuring they learn by doing. Led by professional teachers and educators, our classes foster critical thinking and meaningful skill development.
In the 21st century, strong communication skills are the number one differentiator. Our program helps students build the confidence and clarity needed to excel in public speaking, giving them an edge in school, college, and beyond.
Understanding current events and global issues is essential for success in any field. Our program equips students with the knowledge and critical thinking skills to apply this understanding to meaningful advocacy, helping them stand out and make an impact wherever their future takes them.
Feedback from families on our coaches
Adonay Mahatsente-Tewelde
CDA has smoothed out my transition between local competition and debate at the national level with generous considerations regarding my family’s financial situation. From the weekly lectures to the tight-knit labs, the tailored education at CDA has helped me hone my technical debate skills and become a better speaker.
Riki Balu
CDA has helped me grow a lot as a debater. The coaches and the class schedule are great for enhancing prep and in-round strategy as a debater. I would recommend this club if you want to join a good environment and become a better debater.
Nathan Lee
CDA has given me the resources and community I never had as a small school competitor. Every practice and drill is tailored to my needs and reflective of where I need to improve. Further, the close-knit support system of students and coaches has made me feel included in the community and helped me improve greatly.
CDA offers both online and in-person classes to fit students’ needs, ensuring flexibility and access to high-quality coaching regardless of location. The National Debate Club Travel Team is hosted online with in-person and online tournaments.
Getting started is simple! Explore our class options with our easy to use class search tool or apply to join the National Debate Club for a competitive travel team.
CDA provides a full-service academy experience, combining accountability, regular progress evaluations, competitive travel teams, and introductory classes. With everything students need to excel in debate, CDA ensures you never have to look elsewhere.
The National Debate Club is CDA’s elite competitive travel team, designed for top-performing students who are ready to compete on the national circuit. Members receive advanced coaching, access to top-tier tournaments, and support to secure TOC bids and achieve success at the highest levels of debate. Click here to learn more!
Civic Debate Academy (CDA) is a premier debate coaching organization dedicated to helping students improve critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills through expert-led classes, workshops, and competitive travel teams.
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