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)
(enrollment accepted year round)
1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 11:00am-12:30pm
First Baptist Church of McKinney
1615 W Louisiana St, McKinney, TX 75069
Click here to join
Monday Coppell
(Afterschool club)
1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30pm-9pm
Starting September 2019
Location TBA (within 5 miles of Coppell)
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Friday Coppell
(Afterschool club)
1st & 3rd Fridays, 7pm-8:30pm
Episcopal Church of the Apostles
322 S. MacArthur Blvd., Coppell, TX 75019
(Club currently full. Contact us to be added to the waiting list.)
"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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Monday Coppell
(Afterschool club)
1st & 3rd Mondays, 6pm-7:30pm
Starting September 2019
Location TBA (within 5 miles of Coppell)
Click here to join
Friday Coppell
(Afterschool club)
1st & 3rd Fridays, 5:30pm-7:00pm
Episcopal Church of the Apostles
322 S. MacArthur Blvd., Coppell, TX 75019
(Club currently full. Contact us to be added to waiting list.)
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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Monday Coppell
(Afterschool club)
2nd & 4th Mondays, 7pm-9pm
Starting September 2019
Location TBA (within 5 miles of Coppell)
Click here to join
"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
Learn new skills related to speech and debate through one of our workshops. Current and past workshops have included:
Introduction to Public Speaking
Introduction to Public Forum Debate
Creating a SLEDTalk*
How to Use a Teleprompter
Upcoming Workshops
Creating a TED-style Talk
Fall Session
Max. 10 participants, ages 10-16.
5:30pm-7pm
10 sessions
Sept 9, 23, 30; Oct 14, 28; Nov 11, 25, Dec 9; Jan 13, 27.
Presentations at last session
Location TBA (within 5 miles of Coppell)
$125
Click here to enroll
Creating a TED-style Talk
Spring Session
Max. 10 participants, ages 10-16.
5:30pm-7pm
10 sessions
Feb 10, 24; Mar 9, 23, 30; Apr 13, 27; May 11; Jun 1, 15.
Presentations at last session.
Location TBA (within 5 miles of Coppell)
$125
Click here to enroll
One-on-one and small-group coaching
Do you have a presentation coming up that you want to get feedback on? Do you need someone to provide feedback on, or tighten up, your debate constructive or blocks? Could you use a hand with writing your speech, or editing it?
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]."