Thaddeus Hayes
Thaddeus Hayes is a nationally accomplished Team Policy debater and dedicated coach with a heart for building both skill and character in his students. He competed in Team Policy for six years, qualifying to NITOC four times and finishing his senior year ranked first in the nation in both Team Policy and Team Policy speaker points.
Since graduating, Thaddeus has coached students through one-on-one sessions and debate camps, focusing especially on first affirmative and first negative strategies. With experience in every speaker position, he brings a flexible, well-rounded perspective to his coaching. He now competes at the collegiate level in Mock Trial, where he will serve as a varsity Co-Captain in the upcoming season.
Driven by a love for God and a passion for truth, Thaddeus prioritizes growth in wisdom and character above winning—believing that excellence in speech should reflect a heart of integrity and humility.
You can reach out to me at my email:
Thaddeus.e.hayes@gmail.com
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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!
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