Speech and Debate
Classes and Tournaments for Adults
Welcome to the Professional Speech and Debate Association!
We specialize in empowering adults of all ages to excel in public speaking, performance, argumentation, and critical thinking. Our mission is to provide an enriching platform for adults to develop these essential skills, no matter where they are in their journey.
Why PSDA?
Tailored for Adults: Our programs are designed exclusively for adults, ensuring that our classes and tournaments address the unique needs and goals of adult learners.
Comprehensive Learning: Whether you’re looking to enhance your public speaking prowess, refine your acting skills, master spontaneous speech, or excel in debate, our courses offer thorough and practical training.
Competitive Edge: Test your skills in our well-structured tournaments, where you can compete against peers in a supportive and stimulating environment. Choose between the Development Division for skill-building or the Professional Division for more intense competition and cash prizes.
Community and Support: Join a network of like-minded individuals dedicated to personal and professional growth. Benefit from expert coaching, detailed feedback, and a community that encourages collaboration and mutual support.
For Coaches: If you’re a public speaking coach, the PSDA provides an ideal platform for your adult students to compete, learn, and grow. Our tournaments and resources are designed to help your students achieve their highest potential.
Join Us Today!
Elevate your skills and confidence with the PSDA. Whether you’re an individual looking to improve or a coach seeking opportunities for your students, the PSDA offers unparalleled resources and support. Dive into a world of dynamic learning and competitive excellence. Register now and embark on your journey to success with the PSDA!
Next Tournament:
Saturday December 14th, 2024
Why choose PSDA?
Tailored for Adults: Our programs are designed exclusively for adults, ensuring that our classes and tournaments address the unique needs and goals of adult learners.
Comprehensive Learning: Whether you’re looking to enhance your public speaking prowess, refine your acting skills, master spontaneous speech, or excel in debate, our courses offer thorough and practical training.
Competitive Edge: Test your skills in our well-structured tournaments, where you can compete against peers in a supportive and stimulating environment. Choose between the Development Division for skill-building or the Professional Division for more intense competition and cash prizes.
Community and Support: Join a network of like-minded individuals dedicated to personal and professional growth. Benefit from expert coaching, detailed feedback, and a community that encourages collaboration and mutual support.
For Coaches: If you’re a public speaking coach, the PSDA provides an ideal platform for your adult students to compete, learn, and grow. Our tournaments and resources are designed to help your students achieve their highest potential.
Join Us Today!
Become a Professional
Build Confidence
Speech anxiety is a common fear that can hold you back from reaching your full potential. By competing in PSDA tournaments, you'll have the opportunity to overcome that fear and earn rewards such as trophies, accolades, and cash prizes for your hard work.
Develop Skills
Whether you choose to work on your own or with a coach, PSDA tournaments provide a platform for you to identify specific skills such as delivery or argumentation and continuously refine them.
Earn Recognition
At the end of every tournament, you'll have the chance to earn accolades at an awards ceremony, which can be added to your personal resume as definitive proof of your competence as a communicator and critical thinker. Results from tournaments are also archived online for posterity, so you can always look back on your achievements.
Never miss a tournament
Never miss a tournament
PSDA Sponsors
Hired Judge
As a key sponsor and founding partner of the Professional Speech and Debate Association (PSDA), Hired Judge is dedicated to providing top-quality adjudication solutions for all levels and forms of speech and debate. We are proud to be the exclusive source of judges for the PSDA, and with a pool of over 1700 judges across the world, we are confident that we can provide you with the best judges for your event.
Whether you're a tournament director in need of judges or a coach looking to hire judges, we've got you covered. And if you're a judge looking for opportunities, we've got you covered too! Simply register with us and begin receiving judging opportunities right away. There's no obligation to accept every job that comes your way - you can choose the ones that best fit your schedule and interests.
Thank you for considering Hired Judge for your judging needs. We look forward to working with you and helping you make your speech and debate event a success. Click the link below to learn more about our services and how we can help you.