Public Forum debate coaching
Sharper Cases. Stronger Rounds.
Private Public Forum coaching for students already competing on their school’s debate team, or about to. Built and led by a national debate champion, designed to turn practice into wins.
A coaching session or case critique with an expert PF coach.
Who it’s for
Built for competitors
Already on a school PF team
and want to place higher and win more rounds.
About to join debate
and want to walk in prepared, not overwhelmed.
Competitive families
who want expert, individualized prep that fits around the school season.
Ages 11–18 · All experience levels, from first-year to varsity.
What your debater will master
Built entirely around Public Forum
The most popular and competitive format at the middle and high school level.
Case construction
building clear, evidence-backed cases for both sides of the monthly resolution.
Rebuttal & refutation
dismantling the other side's arguments with structure and speed.
Crossfire
staying calm, sharp, and persuasive under direct questioning.
Framework & weighing
winning the judge before the final speech.
Evidence & research
finding, cutting, and deploying credible cards.
Delivery under pressure
the on-your-feet confidence TalkMaze is known for.
Every session is tied to your child’s current competition topic, so prep is never abstract. It’s ready for the next tournament.
How it works
Three steps to round wins
Step 01
Book Your First Session · $29
Your child does a coaching session or case critique with a TalkMaze coach and gets honest, specific feedback on where they are and what to work on.
Step 02
Get a Topic-Tied Plan
Your coach builds a plan around your child's format, skill level, and the current resolution. The plan stays focused on the wins they want this season.
Step 03
Compete With an Edge
Session by session, your child sharpens cases, drills rebuttals, and walks into rounds prepared. You see it in their results.
Pricing
Plans that fit the season
Try your first session for $29, then choose a plan.
Topic Sprint
Get ready for the next tournament
4 private sessions
One focused session a week on the current topic. Ideal for students who want steady, consistent prep through the season.
Competitor
8 private sessions
Twice-weekly coaching for students serious about climbing the rankings. Deeper case work, more drilling, full tournament-week prep.
À la carte
Pay as you go
- Single private session$85
A one-off 1-on-1 session for top-up prep when you need it.
All sessions are 1-on-1, virtual, and led by TalkMaze-certified PF coaches. Cancel or pause anytime between months. Switch coaches anytime if the fit isn’t right, no extra charge.
Why the premium over our public speaking coaching?
Debate coaching is specialist work: case strategy, evidence, and competition-tested technique. Comparable private PF coaching runs $360–$600/month. With TalkMaze, that expertise comes from a program built by a national champion.
Why TalkMaze for debate
The difference is the method
Built by a national champion
TalkMaze founder Ghalia Aamer discovered debate on her middle school team and went on to become a national champion and a Princess Diana Award recipient. Our PF method is built on what actually wins rounds, and every TalkMaze debate coach is trained and certified on it.
A method, not a guess
Structured curriculum, consistent standards, and coaches who know Public Forum cold, so your child gets championship-level prep, every session.
The confidence that carries everywhere
Debate sharpens the skills that show up in classrooms, interviews, and college applications for years after the final round.
Frequently asked
Questions, answered
Ready when you are
Give your debater the edge that wins rounds.
Start with a $29 first session. Get a coaching session or case critique from an expert PF coach.