Join Premier Debate Academy
A live coaching 4-week online debate program that equips students with the confidence, communication, critical thinking, and public speaking skills needed to succeed on the Premier Debate Academy Team and at National competitions.
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Enroll in Premier Debate Academy Course
The Premier Debate Academy Course is a live 4-week online program hosted on our private Skool platform, where students access course lessons, weekly assignments, live debate labs, and a supportive community of fellow debaters. Students learn how to think critically, speak confidently, construct persuasive arguments, and respond effectively under pressure before competing in a final live debate round and advancing to the Premier Debate Academy Team.
Register Today - Space is Limited!
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Instant Access to the Academy Portal
Students receive immediate access to our private Skool learning platform, where they can complete lessons, download debate materials, participate in discussions, and prepare for live debate labs. Everything is organized in one place, making it easy to follow the course and track progress each week.
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Join Live Debate Labs
Through our signature Live Modular Debate Training™ system, students participate in weekly Zoom debate labs where they practice public speaking, argumentation, rebuttals, cross-examination, and real debate strategy. Each session provides live coaching, personalized feedback, and hands-on experience that builds confidence and prepares students for their final debate round.
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Compete in a Virtual Debate Round!
Students who complete the course are invited to continue their development through the Premier Debate Academy Team, where they participate in ongoing debate labs, monthly resolutions, live coaching, judged rounds, and a community of students committed to becoming confident communicators and critical thinkers.
Meet The Coach
Jeremiah Ussery - Head Debate Coach
Jeremiah Ussery is a National Champion Debater, Indiana State Champion, and Liberty University Debate Scholarship recipient with more than 20 years of experience in debate, public speaking, leadership, and communication. He competed on the National Collegiate Debate Circuit, served as Head Debate Coach at Hamilton Southeastern High School, coached NSDA National Qualifiers, and hosted a debate consortium at the University of Notre Dame. Today, Jeremiah helps students develop confidence, critical thinking, persuasive communication, and leadership skills through Premier Debate Academy.
Highlights:
• National Champion Debater
• Indiana State Champion
• Liberty University Debate Scholarship Recipient
• Competed in CEDA, NDT & NSDA Competition
• Former Head Debate Coach – Hamilton Southeastern High School
• Coached NSDA National Qualifiers
• Hosted Debate Consortium at the University of Notre Dame
• 20+ Years of Debate, Public Speaking & Leadership Experience
• Executive Leadership & Professional Communication Background
Benefits of Joining Premier Debate Academy
Future Leadership
Through live coaching, structured debate, and real-world discussion, students develop the confidence, resilience, and leadership skills needed to succeed in academics, careers, and life.
Critical Thinking
We teach students how to analyze arguments, identify weak reasoning, and think critically under pressure — building skills that strengthen academic performance, communication, and decision-making.
Academic Excellence
Debate challenges students to think deeper, research thoroughly, and defend ideas effectively — creating a powerful foundation for academic growth and intellectual discipline.
Elite Communication
Students learn to speak with clarity, structure, and confidence while developing persuasive communication skills that set them apart in classrooms, interviews, and public speaking environments.
Academy Pricing Plans
Premier Debate Academy Team - $149
Monthly
Students who join the Premier Debate Academy Team receive immediate access to the complete Premier Debate Academy Course plus ongoing membership on the Premier Debate Academy TEAM!
Team members participate in monthly debate resolutions, weekly live Zoom debate labs, judged debate rounds, coaching sessions, rankings, and a supportive community dedicated to developing confident communicators and competitive debaters. As students progress, they continue building advanced skills in public speaking, argumentation, critical thinking, persuasion, and leadership.
No separate course purchase is required. The complete Premier Debate Academy Course is included with Academy Team
(Course Included)
Premier Debate Academy Course - $249
Per Student
COURSE ONLY: Get instant access to the Premier Debate Academy 4 week course Skool platform, where students receive video lessons, debate resources, worksheets, and weekly live debate labs. Over four weeks, students will develop both an Affirmative and Negative case on the resolution, "Resolved: Social media does more harm than good to teenagers," while learning public speaking, critical thinking, argumentation, rebuttals, and cross-examination. The course concludes with a live judged online debate where students apply everything they've learned in a real competitive debate round.
Elite Competitive Team - Invitation Only
Our invitation-based Elite Competitive Team is designed for highly motivated students seeking advanced coaching, leadership development, tournament preparation, and national-level competitive debate training. Elite students receive intensive strategy coaching, advanced rebuttal training, mentorship opportunities, and preparation for high-level competitive environments.
Our Elite Competitive Team is By Invitation Only - We Select Students Out of the Academy Team!!
Voices of Excellence...
“The live labs transformed my approach to public speaking. I went from nervous to commanding the podium in weeks.”
Elena R., High School Senior
“Premier Debate Academy provided the elite coaching I needed to secure a spot on our national competitive team.”
Marcus T., College Student
“An exceptional environment for critical thinking. The structured coursework and weekly labs are truly elite.”
Sarah J., Homeschool Parent
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the 4-week Foundations Course?
Students receive immediate access to our private Skool learning platform, including structured video lessons, worksheets, debate resources, argument templates, and weekly live Zoom debate labs. Throughout the course, students build both an Affirmative and Negative case on a monthly resolution, develop public speaking and critical thinking skills, and complete a live judged debate round in Week 4.
Who can join Premier Debate Academy?
Premier Debate Academy is designed for students in grades 6–12, including homeschool, private school, and traditional school students. No prior debate experience is required for the Premier Debate Academy Course. The course is specifically designed for beginners who want to build confidence, communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills.
Are there technical requirements for the live labs?
Students need a reliable internet connection, a computer or tablet, access to Zoom, and a working microphone and camera. All course materials are hosted through our private Skool community, where students can access lessons, assignments, resources, and announcements throughout the program.
What happens after the Premier Debate Academy Course?
Students who complete the Premier Debate Academy Course receive an invitation to join the Premier Debate Academy Team. Team members participate in monthly debate resolutions, weekly live labs, judged rounds, coaching, rankings, and an ongoing community focused on developing confident communicators and critical thinkers.