Learn from National Champions

The #1 Ranked Staff In the United States

Our insured and background-checked faculty includes national champions and experienced professional educators with a proven record of success. They work closely with students to develop clear, persuasive arguments and deliver them with confidence in any setting.

800+

Students Coached

350+

Bids

6000+

Rounds

A+

Staff Scorecard

150+

Championships

#1 Ranked. Proven. Elite.

2026 Travel Team Staff

Confirmed for 2026

Sienna Vaughn
Lead Coach | George Washington University

Confirmed for 2026

Arrman Kapoor
Travel Team Coach | University of Texas at Austin

Confirmed for 2026

Charlie Yang
Travel Team Staff | University of Pennsylvania

Confirmed for 2026

Ellie Sohn
Speech & Congress Coach | University of California, Berkeley

Confirmed for 2026

Stavan Shah
Travel Team Coach | UCLA

Confirmed for 2026

Gabe Seidman
Founder | Carleton College

Confirmed for 2026

Adithya Vaidyanathan
Founder | The Ohio State University

Confirmed for 2026

William Hong
Travel Team Staff | University of Pennsylvania

Confirmed for 2026

Aurelia Marie Williams
Class Instructor | Loyola University New Orleans

Confirmed for 2026

Katheryne Dwyer
Director of Debate | University of Chicago

Confirmed for 2026

Aumrita Savdharia
Travel Team Staff | University of Southern California

Confirmed for 2026

Jeremiah Cohn
Travel Team Staff | Binghamton University

Confirmed for 2026

Anwen Williams
Speech Coach | Georgetown University

Confirmed for 2026

Saanvi Goyal
Travel Team Staff | Dartmouth University

Confirmed for 2026

Derek Song
Travel Team Staff | Georgetown University

Confirmed for 2026

Cailyn Min
Travel Team Staff | Georgetown University

Confirmed for 2026

Aidan Krishnaney
Travel Team Staff | University of Pennsylvania

Confirmed for 2026

Kayte Chan
Travel Team Staff | University of Southern California

Confirmed for 2026

Michi Synn
Travel Team Staff | Harvard

Confirmed for 2026

Kaushik Sathiyandrakumar
Travel Team Coach | Meharry Medical College

Confirmed for 2026

Ali Sidiqyar
Lead Coach | Vanderbilt University

Confirmed for 2026

Dylan Liu
Travel Team Staff | Yale University

Confirmed for 2026

Ava Dasari
Travel Team Coach | University of Texas at Austin

Confirmed for 2026

Sana Mehra
Travel Team Coach | Stanford University

Confirmed for 2026

Judson Tomaiko, MA
Classroom Coach | Arizona State University

Confirmed for 2026

Ethan Wallace
Congress Coach | University of Kentucky

Confirmed for 2026

Dylan Pope
Curriculum Director | Boise State

Confirmed for 2026

Kunal Goel
Travel Team Staff | University of California San Diego

Confirmed for 2026

Katherine Liu
Speech Coach | University of California, Berkeley

Confirmed for 2026

Margaret Mooney
Parliamentary Coach | University of Virginia

Confirmed for 2026

Justin Wang
Travel Team Staff | University of California San Diego

Confirmed for 2026

Adan Mulvaney
Class Instructor | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Confirmed for 2026

Christopher Nudo, JD
Outside Counsel | Creighton University

Confirmed for 2026

Aaron Trujillo
Class Coach | Kansas State University

Confirmed for 2026

Dalila Ramirez
Class Instructor | University of Texas at Austin
Do you want to work at CDA

We put our coaches first. Always!

Teach What Truly Matters

Deliver industry-relevant training that makes a real impact on learners’ careers — not just theory.

Freedom in Teaching Style

We value your expertise. Coaches have flexibility to design sessions, share real-world experiences, and teach authentically.

Respect for Expertise

Your knowledge and experience are recognized, respected, and valued as a core part of CDA’s success.

Professional Growth & Visibility

Build your personal brand through workshops, featured sessions, certifications, and industry exposure.

Work with the Best

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National Debate Club

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Civic Debate Academy

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Opportunity to Diversify your coaching toolbox
Perks & Benefits

Built for Our People

Flexible Schedule

Work as many, or as few hours as you want. We understand your position and your priorities–build your own schedule

Industry Leading Compensation

We only hire 10% of coaches that apply to CDA. You'll be paid like top talent–seriously, just ask our staff

Supportive Team Culture

We're a team of your peers working towards one goal! You'll have an unparralled network of coaches to learn from.

Career Growth Opportunities

We offer full-time positions with six figures in total annual compensation to work towards. Marketing, sales, engineering–we have it all

Structured Training Program

We know being a first-time coach can be daunting. Our 5 day structured training program gives you a crash course on how to transition from a great debate to a great coach

Meaningful Impact

The best part of working at CDA is your immediate impact on our students. Coaches are shunned behind meaningless prep work, all coaches have the oppurunity to teach to live students

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The Founders

Founded & Led by Champions

9
Bids
210
Rounds
92
%
Win
Gabe Seidman
Founder | Carleton College

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4
Bids
185
Rounds
83.1
%
Win
Adithya Vaidyanathan
Founder | The Ohio State University

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The Admin

Behind the Scenes Team

Katheryne Dwyer
Director of Debate | University of Chicago
Dylan Pope
Curriculum Director | Boise State
Christopher Nudo, JD
Outside Counsel | Creighton University
Dalila Ramirez
Class Instructor | University of Texas at Austin

Staff

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The #1 Ranked Travel Team Staff

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Our insured and background-checked faculty includes national champions and professional teachers with proven success. They guide students in crafting and delivering powerful arguments with confidence.

350+

Bids

800+

Students Coached

A+

Staff Scorecard

6000+

Rounds

150+

Championships

Key 2025-2026 Travel Team Staff

Career Opportunities

Travel Team Coach

2nd yo from national circuit (TOC) debate

Lead Debate Coaches at CDA are responsible for providing high-quality debate instruction to students, ensuring their development in both competitive and communication skills. The role includes weekly coaching sessions, judging practice rounds, and offering office hours for student support. Coaches work with a small cohort of four students throughout the TOC debate season (August - April) and are also expected to communicate on Slack and help students asynchronously. Additional responsibilities may include private coaching, judging additional practice rounds, and curriculum development. The Lead Coach will work closely with CDA’s directors and collaborate with students and parents to foster a positive learning environment. This role may include compensated travel to debate competitions, including regional and national tournaments. Compensation: - Monthly stipend starting at $500 plus additional hourly rates for tasks outside core responsibilities. - High bonuses based on successful student referrals

Qualifications

Division : 

Club Team

Level : 

TOC Circuit PF Debate

Type : 

Part-Time

Job ID : 

TT-0007

Location : 

Online, Google Meets

Conduct regular evaluations to assess debaters' progress and skills

Maintain punctuality for all scheduled sessions

Prepare topic analysis and block files as needed to support debaters

Teach debaters at a high level to refine their skills and strategy

Travel to tournaments as required

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