What families say

Nile Club is the best! I have learned so many practical things that I can use in round and out. I especially liked the lessons on round vision and how to talk to different judges because all of it is so applicable. The Nile coaches teach from both sides of the table, as competitors and judges. I would say it is the best money I ever spent on debate!

Constance is an excellent coach and she explains concepts clearly and makes every meeting a great learning experience. She does a great job breaking down difficult topics in a way that is easy to understand and apply. I consistently leave the coaching sessions with more knowledge and I've been able to put much of what she's taught me into practice.

I've had personal coaching from Constance a few times and every time have come away with extremely valuable information. I went into one of my tournaments fighting for a 2nd impromptu check, and after coaching from Constance I landed in impromptu finals. I have had her help me with other events as well and have found her very willing to work with my ideas and vision, while giving very valuable suggestions at the same time.

Harry is an amazing coach with great integrity. He loves what he coaches. He’s knowledgeable, organized, polite, always prepared, witty, flexible and willing to help. He communicates clearly and conveys the content efficiently, and effectively, across all levels. He’s been a blessing and we’ve all learnt so much thanks to him.

Joshua was an essential part of of my preparation for the televised mayoral debate. Thanks to his coaching as well as many hours of preparation, I was able to perform better than most had expected. My credibility sky rocketed right after the debate, and many journalists had picked me as either the winner or a close runner up. Keep in mind, I’m a dentist and I was debating seasoned career politicians! Thank you Josh for all the advice and coaching! It all paid off! Sincerely, Omar.

Josh was a major asset to our team. He provided regular coaching sessions for the only televised mayoral candidates’ debate for Edmonton’s municipal elections (2025). As a non-politician, and someone who does not speak in public regularly, Dr.Omar benefited immensely from Josh’s advice and training drills. Only the top candidates were invited to participate in the debate, and Omar not only held his own, but dominated portions of the debate against seasoned professional politicians who had decades of experience. Thanks again for all the help, no doubt we’ll be staying in touch. Josh’s techniques are not just applicable to public speaking and debate. They apply to any form of verbal communication and I highly recommend him to anyone who wants to learn how to be a more effective communicator.. Here are highlights of the televised mayoral debate. Many journalists commented that they thought Omar won the debate and appeared to be the most prepared. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9cHPokchOIU

"I’ve debated Malachi many times before, and one of the things that I really appreciate about him is his style in debating. He doesn’t say what isn’t necessary. The arguments, the rhetoric, the delivery, all have a purpose. Even the way in which he says things, louder and faster when more passionate, and softer and slower when more serious, add to his persuasion. Malachi is a talented debater but also a willing teacher, one who has personally given me advice on how to polish my own debate style. If you get coached by him, I can guarantee that your abilities in delivery, argumentation, persuasion, confidence, and research, will grow!"

Throughout the time I’ve worked with and received counsel from Malachi, he proved not only dedication but genuine support. Whether it was tips on speaking style or explaining strategy and concepts, he was precise, generous and helped you grow your understanding as a whole. For anyone looking to become a well rounded and formidable debater, speaker and overall competitor, he’s your guy.

Quality work, consistent character, and unwavering determination were three traits I noticed about Malichi when we debated at MHQ. Since then he's been honest, challenging, and generous about his advice in TP. These are the attributes of a coach that builds sincere character and intellectual growth. Malichi truly wants the best for the people around him and he grinded countless hours into debate which he then shared with my partner and I to win our first tournament and crush three out rounds. Couldn't recommend enough, Mal is the right choice for your future in debate.

It was a couple weeks before NITOC, and as a 2NC and 2AC, I was struggling to have good impact calculus. Sometimes, my 2AC's and 2AR's were really struggling because I was lacking the ability to impact it well to the judge. Along comes Malachi. He gave me a talk at one of the tournaments we were both at, and demonstrated how to have stellar impact calculus. After that talk he gave to me, my impact calculus improved. Malachi is an awesome friend and mentor to me, and is an amazing coach. I can't recommend him highly enough.

Titus and I had just done pretty badly (especially with our aff) at a tournament one weekend, and we were getting ready for another the next weekend, when we had a meeting with Mark in which we took a look at said aff case. During this one hour, we completely changed the way we ran our case, and rewrote about 90% of our 1AC. Keep in mind that this was the day before we had to leave for the tournament. Just a few days later, we broke to semi-finals for the first time and did probably the best we have ever done with our aff, without Titus (the 1A) even having read the 1AC out loud before the tournament. This is just one example of how Mark has completely changed the way both of us debate, and made us into a team that people have actually started to recognize as a threat. If you're looking for a TP coach, Mark is your man.

Mark emphasizes what the Flynn family values: integrity and principled stances in debating. He takes experienced debaters to the next level with round narrative and impacting each argument. He inspires each student, no matter his/ her level. All our children have been mightily blessed by Mark mentoring them in more than just debate!

As a parent, private coaching with Mark has been THE BEST investment in helping my son grow as a debater. Just read these kids' comments. It is 100% heartfelt.

When I started coaching with Mark, I was two years into Team Policy debate and had never even broken to outrounds. However, after countless hours of learning to argue and communicate effectively, writing and analyzing affirmative cases, and reviewing negative strategy and evidence, my partner and I won 5 tournaments, placed 9th at nationals, and finished the season ranked #6 in the nation. This was after one year of coaching with Mark Roose. Mark is very accomplished in his own right, but I hope my own testimony supports what is already known about the man: Mark is an impeccable debate coach, profoundly intelligent, and an invaluable mentor. I cannot recommend coaching from Mark enough and I genuinely believe that with the skills he teaches any smart and motivated student will have the tools to shape the future of STOA.

I'm not the one to buy coaching for TP. I think most of it is a waste of money (Isaac would probably agree). For the significant majority of our TP careers, Isaac and I never paid for coaching (and not to glaze, but we did pretty well). Mark is one of the few coaches that we would 100% tell younger us to talk to. Mark has completely changed the way Isaac and I approach debate. What stands out the most about him is his ability to teach narrative. He doesn’t just tell you to make arguments, he shows you how to tell a story with them. One of the most important skills in debate is the ability to weave everything into a clear, compelling narrative that judges can follow and remember. Mark has this gift for taking even the most technical policy issue and turning it into something simple, persuasive, and impactful, and he pushes his students to do the same. Because of his coaching, we’ve learned how to frame rounds in a way that makes our case feel like more than just a list of points. It feels like a story with stakes, characters, and direction. If there's one coach we can say that will genuinely improve your chances of winning as well as be a fella, we would tell you to get coaching from Mark.

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The recording was a bonus to us. Good brief and recording. We only listened to recording coaching!! It was Excellent coaching.

Couldn't recommend enough. First year of debate at camp Thaddeus helped me understand debate theory and answer all of my questions. At this time, I wasn't even aware that he was a NITOC finalist, but his character was displayed in each conversation I had with him that week. Then the next year he helped me understand stand what it meant to get to the next level, how to win out rounds without sacrificing integrity. This advice helped push me to the next level in debate, and I'm grateful for a man like Thaddeus who has inspired me in and out side of debate rounds.

My experience with Thaddeus has ultimately been a fruitful ride. I remember back even in my first year in TP I ran his own case against him. This case was a popular one that year so after the round he not only taught me how to run those arguments on neg, but also how to defend against them on aff. Truly a skilled debater with a deep character that will take you far in arguing and speaks. There's a reason they call him Thad the Chad!

Thaddeus is an amazing coach! He has great insight, great feedback, and is just a great guy to know as well! His sessions have been super helpful for me, and have helped me improve in my debate skills. Highly recommend his coaching.

It's definitely worth it to pay the fee to get coached by Thaddeus. His expert insight, God-glorifying encouragement, unique debate tips, and even his criticism certainly aided me personally, and I'm sure so many who have worked with him as well! His coaching is a valuable and unforgettable tool that will help you get to the next level of your delivery, argumentation, brief-writing, and case-brainstorming, which in turn will make you a more skilled debater than before!

Thaddeus is a fantastic coach. He not only understands how to debate at the highest level but also understands debate theory and how to apply it effectively in round. Thaddeus is also a fantastic speaking coach and has taught me so much about winning a round stylistically. I would absolutely recommend Thaddeus to anyone looking to succeed competitvely!