Southlake Jr. speech and debate has been a part of the Southlake community for over a decade and continues to be, helping grow students' speech abilities, and setting up the basics of debate.
Read More
Director / Head Coach
Our speech program combines a traditional public speaking class with forensics speech, a competitive style of speaking. This class is for those looking to pave the way into debate or just want to reinforce their speaking skills.
Recommended for 4th–7th grade
This program is for our strong speakers ready to develop skills in rhetoric, critical thinking, and speech writing. This individual event centered around United States congressional bills is a great way into the world of competitive debate.
Recommended for 7th–8th grade
Speech and Debate is one of the most valuable skills a student can develop — and the earlier they start, the better. At Southlake Jr. Speech and Debate, we believe that the ability to communicate clearly, think critically, and argue effectively are life-long tools that go far beyond the classroom or the competition stage.
Our program is designed specifically for middle school students, giving them a foundation in public speaking and debate at exactly the right time in their development. These are the years where confidence is built, habits are formed, and futures take shape. We meet students where they are and challenge them to grow into articulate, thoughtful, and persuasive communicators.
Whether your student is stepping up to a podium for the first time or preparing for competitive forensics, Southlake Jr. Speech and Debate is where that journey begins.
"I cannot teach anybody anything. I can only make them think" — Socrates