Equipping the
Next Generation
We train students to think critically, speak persuasively, and compete at the highest levels of speech and debate.
Who We Are
Full Spectrum Civics Education
The Argument Institute coaches the full spectrum of competitive speech and debate: Lincoln-Douglas, Public Forum, Big Questions, Congressional Debate, Mock Trial, Model UN, Original Oratory, Extemporaneous Speaking, Interpretation, and more. Whatever your student competes in, we coach it.
Our staff are classroom teachers, graduate-trained educators, parents, and people who have spent careers thinking about how students learn. We believe competitive civics education is one of the most powerful investments you can make in a young person, and that conviction shapes everything we do.
What We Offer
Learn More About Our Programs
Debate Coaching
Year-long and one-on-one coaching across all major debate formats including Lincoln-Douglas, Public Forum, and Congressional debate.
Learn more →Speech Coaching
Join our writing lab to master oratory and informative speaking.
Learn more →Team Consulting
Strategic consulting for programs built to last. Curriculum design, program logistics, and the foundation for enduring competitive teams.
Learn more →Summer Camp
An immersive 3-week camp where students sharpen skills, compete in scrimmages, and learn from top educators.
Learn more →500+
Students coached
16+
Years of expertise
8
National champions
100%
Attend college
Why The Argument Institute?
We are not just
debate coaches.
We are educators, parents, teachers, and former competitors who care deeply about empowering students to change the world around them. Our approach is built around teaching students how to think, not just what to say.
We know the activity, we know how to build teams, and we know how to help students grow without losing sight of what matters most. At every step, we ask the same question: what would we want for our own children?
Learn more about our philosophy →Speech and Debate Works.
In a world transformed by artificial intelligence, the skills that set us apart are more human than ever. Technical tools may change, but the ability to lead, persuade, and think critically remains essential. The results speak for themselves.
36%
increase in reading test scores
87%
increase in analytical thinking
15%
boost in self-esteem
700%
more likely to be admitted to a top 10 college
Source: National Speech and Debate Association
Notable Alumni of Speech & Debate
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