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Are you a debater?
Ready to coach?
If you have strong debate skills and a desire to educate, you might like being a coach. Learn more about debate coaching jobs and debate coaching classes now.
Benefits of debate
- Improve a student’s interpersonal communication and collaboration skills
- Expand knowledge of social and political issues
- Improve standardized test scores and GPA
- Increase a student’s college admission chances
Why Potomac Debate Academy?
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Develop Your Skills
Debate is a proven way to build confidence, improve interpersonal communication, and strengthen your thinking. Potomac Debate Academy is a leader.
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Make Friends
There’s nothing like learning and competing in debate to help find interesting, talented people with interests like yours. Achieve together and grow together.
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Win Awards
Enjoy the honor and recognition that comes with hard work and practice. Join the Potomac Debate Academy students winning hundreds of awards each year.
Debate transforms lives.
Coaches
Our nationally recognized instructors offer decades of experience and are dedicated to helping every student find their voice.
Tournaments
Our students compete successfully in competitions around the country, including tournaments at Harvard University, Yale University, Stanford University, and more.
Summer Camp
Our national sleepaway debate camp for middle and high school debaters creates an intensive summer experience. Hosted at the University of Maryland, College Park.
Programs
We offer leading debate and public speaking classes for students in grades 2 through 12, both in-person and online across the country.
A note on student growth
from our founder
One of the most heartwarming things to see as a debate coach is the growth of a student who transforms as someone who was previously shy or unconfident to someone who is more than willing to advocate for themselves.
