Ascend Speech & Debate
Elite competitive speech and debate training
Ascend Speech & Debate trains the next generation of world-class speakers, thinkers, and leaders through intensive summer programs and year-round coaching. With programs in California, Florida, and online, Ascend has assembled one of the most elite coaching staffs in the country — national champions, award-winning coaches, and former students now leading the circuit.
- Congressional Debate, Extemporaneous Speaking & Public Forum
- Summer intensives at University of the Pacific and Lynn University
- Online programs for remote access
Ascend Academy
Year-round debate & public speaking coaching
Ascend Academy provides year-round coaching and programs for high school and middle school students in speech and debate. Open registration throughout the school year, Ascend Academy offers an accessible entry point for students looking to develop their competitive speaking skills and build a meaningful extracurricular profile.
- Group coaching sessions and prep review
- Open enrollment for all skill levels
- Congressional Debate focus with expert mentorship
Sandel Academy
Application-only elite debate mentorship
Sandel Academy is personally run by Quest Sandel, Co-Founder of Montara Education. The academy offers an intensive, application-only Congressional Debate program with 20 group coaching sessions per month, unlimited prep review, elite one-on-one mentorship, and on-site travel tournament coaching.
- 20 group coaching sessions per month
- Unlimited prep review & elite 1:1 mentorship
- On-site travel tournament coaching
- Application-only admission