Speakers League
Our Speakers League youth public speaking clubs are a fun, supportive environment where kids can become more comfortable and confident with public speaking. Members have opportunities for impromptu speaking, prepared speeches, and constructive evaluation.
Recommended for children ages 10-17, though capable younger children may also join on a provisional basis (click here for guidelines). Enrollment accepted year-round, as long as there is space in the club.
Club Locations
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McKinney (Homeschool club)
1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 11:00am-12:30pm
First Baptist Church of McKinney
1615 W Louisiana St, McKinney, TX 75069
Coppell (Afterschool club)
(Club currently full. Contact us to be added to the waiting list.)
1st & 3rd Fridays, 7pm-8:30pm
Episcopal Church of the Apostles
322 S. MacArthur Blvd., Coppell, TX 75019
"All I can say is WOW! I was so impressed with every aspect -- the kids, the speeches, the way the meetings are organized, the whole thing is totally superb. Bravo!"
"Thanks for starting and building Speakers League and Debate League. Hands down the best homeschooling education my boys had."
Skill Builders
Speakers League
Skill Builders clubs open the world of Speakers League to younger children and those who need a little extra time or assistance to master the speaking and leadership skills learned through Speakers League. With a modified Speakers League format, Skill Builders uses simpler materials, “how-to” sessions, necessary breaks, games, and object lessons that help to build comfort with public speaking.
Recommended for younger children (beginning around age 6), but also for older kids (up to age 17) who may be especially shy or have special needs. Must meet our Skill Builders readiness guidelines. Parent-participation may be required. Max age 17. Enrollment accepted year-round, as long as there is space in the club.
Club Locations
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Coppell (Afterschool club)
1st & 3rd Fridays, 5:30pm-7:00pm
Episcopal Church of the Apostles
322 S. MacArthur Blvd., Coppell, TX 75019
Debate League
In our clubs, camps, and workshops, we use debate sparring, games, activities, and individual and team debates to learn debate skills This includes examining resolutions/propositions, determining the issues at play, structuring cases and rebuttals, learning about effective cross-examination, conducting evidence research, summarizing the state of a debate, learning how to identify and combat logical fallacies, and understanding the elements of judging.
Recommended for ages 10-16. Enrollment accepted year-round, as long as there is space in the club.
Club Locations
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Plano (Homeschool club)
1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 12:30pm-2pm
Currently on hiatus.
"Debate really opened the world to my son this year. It challenged him to substantiate his claims, learn how to research a topic, see the advantages and disadvantages of both sides of an argument, and get up and debate."
Other Offerings
Workshops
Introduction to Public Speaking
Introduction to Public Forum Debate
Creating a TED Talk
How to Use a Teleprompter
Some workshops available for adults as well as children.
One-on-One and small group coaching
We offer one-on-one coaching, editing, and writing, to help you shine.
We can meet via Skype, FaceTime, email, or in person. Available for adults as well as children.
Thinking on your feet and actually expressing yourself in a organized, sincere, passionate and charismatic way are important skills that all adults should have but so few do. It is a joy to see these attributes being developed in our children within the encouraging environment [of these trainings]."