Details and Registration
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This year, LDDP is hosting 1-on-1 personal online coaching/tutoring for $20 per hour! For even greater value, purchase our 4-hour package for just $70.
Lessons will follow the student’s pace and interests, such as in coverage of argumentation, strategy, topics, etc.
Coaching sessions will be scheduled based on both students’ and coaches’ availability — we’re flexible!
Curriculum includes:
– Summary of high school LD debate (rules, strategies, speech times, etc);
– Practice with recent LD debate topics;
– Feedback and guidance on speeches;
– Engaging lectures covering special and advanced concepts such as kritiks, counterplans, and theory;
– … and much more!
Returning Campers – Welcome! Experienced campers can expect further personalized instruction and feedback from coaches and intensive practice with the latest topics for the upcoming 2026-27 high school debate season – everything necessary to prepare for and succeed next year! Current event discussions and debriefs will also be available.
Please register as soon as possible to secure your spot, as spots are limited.
Recommended for incoming middle and high schoolers (grades 6-12).
Questions or concerns? Please contact LD.debateprep@gmail.com
Coaches
Campers will be coached by top-ranking Washingtonian debaters, experienced in multiple areas of argumentation, strategy, and research. Coaches include tournament champions, state championship finalists, and national qualifiers.
Blake Zou
• Founder and President of LD Debate Prep
• Qualified for 2026 APDA National Tournament (College Parliamentary Debate)
• Two-time State Championship quarterfinalist (2023 & 2024)
An incoming sophomore studying public policy at Georgetown University and a former Newport High School student, Blake Zou has been debating since middle school and enjoys teaching even more! He spends his free time hanging out with friends, especially playing badminton and pool. Blake hopes LDDP Coaching’s infectious enthusiasm is shared by all!
Andrew Mao
• 2nd place in Washington state and 2025 State Championship finalist
• Qualified for Nationals in Policy Debate
• Co-championed four tournaments and earned two bids to the Tournament of Champions
Andrew has debated since 8th grade in Lincoln-Douglas and Policy debate, and is an incoming senior at Sehome High School. Outside of debate, he loves being outside playing tennis or competing in the very niche sport of sprint kayaking. He is excited to work with everyone through LDDP Coaching again this summer!
Kaden Cho
• 4th place in the Puget Sound District in state bids
• Championed both the Auburn Riverside Invitational and Bear Creek Invitational tournaments
• 1 bid to the Tournament of Champions
As a senior at Newport High School, Kaden is very excited to work with students at LDDP Coaching. He’s debated LD for 4 years and wants to share his experiences with everyone else. He hopes to see you there!
Why Debate?
Debate holds a variety of educational benefits, preparing students for the real world, where they will be prompted to speak out on their ideas, and present evidence and analysis to justify. In a time where policy questions are becoming increasingly controversial, the ability to communicate is a must for career advancement in any field, whether it is related to humanities or STEM. Furthermore, debate is an activity where many students end up finding their passion in and a place where they create lifelong friendships, which we wish to foster in this educational summer camp!
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