Every great speaker starts with a voice, and every powerful voice deserves to be heard. Speech Surge turns that voice into confidence, clarity, and conviction through speech and debate. We help middle and high schoolers think boldly, speak authentically, and make their words matter, building the skills to thrive in competition and beyond.
Because the world doesn't just need more voices. It needs more voices that make waves.
At Speech Surge, we believe education should do more than shape confident speakers — it should create meaningful change. Our team brings together experienced speech and debate educators to help students discover the power of their voices, think boldly, and pursue excellence both in competition and beyond.
But our mission doesn't end in the classroom. Every cent of profit and every ounce of effort poured into this program goes toward supporting Health in Your Hands, a nonprofit providing cervical cancer screening and schistosomiasis relief to families and children in Nigeria. Every student we teach becomes part of something greater: where learning creates opportunity, and every voice makes a difference.
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Whether you're stepping onto a stage for the first time or preparing for nationals, there's a path here for you.
A starting point for students new to speech and debate, the Foundations Program builds essential skills through engaging instruction and hands-on practice. Students gain the confidence and fundamentals needed to thrive in Speech Surge’s comprehensive program.
Learn moreOur Academy Comprehensive Program offers ongoing weekly instruction in speech, debate, public speaking, and more, helping students build confidence and strengthen their skills throughout the year. With multiple classes each week, students can choose the sessions that best fit their goals and continue growing at their own pace.
Learn moreDesigned for experienced speech and debate students, the Competitive Event Track provides focused coaching in specific speech and debate events. Students refine their event-specific skills, strengthen competitive performance, and prepare to excel in tournaments.
Learn moreOne-to-one work on whatever a student needs most, from a specific round to confidence in front of a room.
Learn moreA 10-page PDF covering format basics, flow notation, how judges score, and what to do when your mind goes blank. Free, no strings.
Every student deserves the opportunity to develop confidence, critical thinking, and the ability to speak with purpose. Speech Surge provides accessible speech and debate education while directing every cent of profit and every ounce of effort toward supporting Health in Your Hands and other nonprofit organizations working to create meaningful change.
All profits from Speech Surge support Health in Your Hands and other nonprofit organizations. Through our programming, students develop essential communication skills while contributing to meaningful global health initiatives.
Sliding-scale pricing, scholarships, and nonprofit partnerships ensure our programs reach every student who wants them.
Our team includes Harvard- and UT Austin-trained coaches, national qualifiers, and state champions. We bring our experience in speech and debate into every lesson to help students build confidence, sharpen their thinking, and pursue excellence.
Every coach is background-checked. Sessions with minors are recorded and guardians have standing access.
We report our numbers annually, including the ones that did not go the way we hoped.
"I went from barely raising my hand in class to winning my first regional tournament in five months. SpeechSurge didn't just teach me to argue — they taught me to think."
"As a nonprofit serving youth in foster care, we needed a partner who treated our kids with dignity. SpeechSurge covered full enrollment and provided a dedicated coach."
"The private coaching helped my daughter prepare for her scholarship interview. Her coach was patient, specific, and genuinely invested in her progress."
Competitions are open to all experience levels. Beginners welcome — every champion started somewhere.
Regional qualifier · All skill levels · Hybrid
Intermediate and advanced · Seattle, WA
Championship level · Portland, OR
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