Get better. Get feedback. Get ready.

Whether you’re prepping for a local league, a state qualifier, NSDA Nationals, or the Tournament of Champions, we offer focused support built around your schedule. Debate Matters is a team-friendly, program-supportive organization—we’re here to supplement, not replace. We know even the best and most dedicated coaches are often overworked, managing large teams with limited resources and little individual time. Schools face real budget constraints, and many teams can’t afford assistant coaches. That’s where we come in: individualized instruction that helps you meet your goals without putting more pressure on your program.

All offerings are available as private or semi-private sessions. Bring a teammate or a friend and split the cost—something your parents will definitely appreciate.

Events We Support

We work with students across all major formats of competitive debate. Whether you’re fine-tuning a case, drilling CX, or rewriting your frontlines, we’ve got someone who speaks your language.

Main Debate Events

  • Public Forum (PF)

  • Lincoln-Douglas (LD)

  • Policy Debate (CX)

  • Congressional Debate (Congress)

  • World Schools Debate (WSDC)

  • Middle School Debate (PF, LD, Parli)

Specialized & Speech Events

  • Big Questions

  • Impromptu Debate (SPAR)

  • Extemporaneous Speaking

If you’re not sure where your event fits or want help transitioning between formats, just ask—we’ll match you with someone who knows the ropes.

What We Offer

  • Tournament Preparation

    Work with an instructor on argument choices, strategic decision-making, judge adaptation, and round prep specific to your upcoming tournament.

  • Practice Rounds

    Schedule a full debate round with another debater (or bring a partner), judged by a Debate Matters instructor with detailed post-round feedback.

  • Crash Courses

    One-time sessions focused on key concepts like disadvantages, Kritiks, debate theory, framework, and more—perfect when you need a fast boost.

  • Seminars

    Multi-session classes that take a deeper dive into high-level strategy, case construction, impact comparison, and argument interaction.

  • Practice Speeches

    Targeted support for rebuttals, overviews, final focus, or crossfire/CX. Redo key speeches with an expert and get honest, actionable critique.