Real-World Framework
We teach students to test ideas and strategies in context with the real world because rhetoric is the subjectless subject; it is a potent force multiplier for other disciplines, but is meaningless if studied in a vacuum.
Our coaching fundamentals.
Debate as a Dicipline
Students spend years in debate forming habits of thought and action. In our view, though debate is a sport and a competition it is not a “game” that simply must be won within the rules. It requires a mindset and discipline to principle that shapes the soul for a lifetime.
Wisdom Focused
We foster wise decision making by teaching critical thinking and communications skills from an ethical framework. Just as a martial artist spends time training in the philosophy of martial arts, our training intends to move people towards analytical reasoning, well-researched opinions, and integrity.
What Our Customers Are Saying
Don’t just take it from us, let our customers do the talking!
“This is the only paid coaching service that is legit. My club has a dedicated coach staff of alumni, but if I wished to hire a coach, I would go to Ethos, and nowhere else. Ethos is one of the few organizations that has elite-level coaching and strategy.”
“Ethos taught me how to do a job interview. Period.”
“Ethos is an outstanding organization. Their expert coaches, available even into the wee hours of the night, were instrumental to making me the debater I wanted to be. Thanks to Ethos, I turned from an okay debater who had a tenuous grasp on the basics of persuasion and debate theory, to a high level debater with a comprehensive knowledge of complex debate theory and arguments, with the knowhow to present that content in a convincing and logically sound manner. Ethos took me from a Parliamentary debater with one winning record out of my first 7 tournaments, to getting 11 winning records with 5 different partners, winning two tournaments, and making it to semifinals at NITOC without dropping a single outrounds ballot until then. If you are dedicated enough, Ethos will take you above and beyond what you believe is possible.”
“If you want to take your debate game to the next level, I would highly recommend Ethos. Isaiah coached my novice LD daughter in all aspects of debate — from case building and analysis, strategic planning and organization, to cohesive articulation of important arguments. The coaching was well-rounded and effective — focusing on the areas of her weakness. Isaiah’s coaching culminated with my daughter winning the NCFCA Regional LD Championship as well winning 1st place LD speaker at the same tournament. If you’re serious about debate, look no further.”
“Thanks to Ethos (part 4, regionals edition) 7th TP speaker, 8th TP, 4th Impromptu, and 9th Apol… To recap, Ethos got me 3 2nds in TP, 3rd speaker, 2nd in Impromptu, 3rd, 6th, 7th and 11th in Apol in other tourneys this season… I’m only 14.”