The #1 Ranked Travel Team for Debaters

A full service competitive program elevating students to the highest levels of debate competition. NDC is where semi-private coaching meets unparalleled team culture.

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Early Bird Reg Deadline

April 1st, 2025

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Registration Deadline

Rolling Mid-Season Admission

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Tuition Due

5 days after registration

Classes Begin

August 15th, 2025

Our 2024 TOC Circuit Results

42

Bids

28

Tournaments

84

Team Awards

8

Championships

3,294

Rounds

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Comprehensive coaching for top-tier success

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PF High School Varsity

Comprehensive coaching for top-tier success

PF High School Novice

Structured guidance to accelerate your debate journey

PF Middle School Varsity

Comprehensive coaching for top-tier success

PF, LD Private Coaching

Comprehensive coaching for top-tier success

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The #1 Ranked Travel Team Staff

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

Sienna Vaughn

Lead Coach | George Washington University

23

Bids

278

Rounds

98

Win %

Arrman Kapoor

Travel Team Coach | University of Texas at Austin

23

Bids

252

Rounds

Win %

Stavan Shah

Travel Team Coach | UCLA

24

Bids

270

Rounds

Win %

Charlie Yang

Travel Team Staff | University of Pennsylvania

11

Bids

239

Rounds

72.3

Win %

William Hong

Travel Team Staff | University of Pennsylvania

13

Bids

Rounds

Win %

Aumrita Savdharia

Travel Team Staff | University of Southern California

24

Bids

329

Rounds

80

Win %

Kayte Chan

Travel Team Staff | University of Southern California

8

Bids

220

Rounds

89

Win %

Saanvi Goyal

Travel Team Staff | Dartmouth University

18

Bids

334

Rounds

71.4

Win %

Derek Song

Travel Team Staff | Georgetown University

11

Bids

268

Rounds

84.2

Win %

Cailyn Min

Travel Team Staff | Georgetown University

12

Bids

187

Rounds

84.6

Win %

Aidan Krishnaney

Travel Team Staff | University of Pennsylvania

10

Bids

139

Rounds

72.5

Win %

Michi Synn

Travel Team Staff | Harvard

23

Bids

178

Rounds

78.8

Win %

Kaushik Sathiyandrakumar

Travel Team Coach | Meharry Medical College

7

Bids

121

Rounds

73.3

Win %

Ali Sidiqyar

Lead Coach | Vanderbilt University

11

Bids

240

Rounds

65.6

Win %

Ava Dasari

Travel Team Coach | University of Texas at Austin

10

Bids

254

Rounds

70.6

Win %

Dylan Liu

Travel Team Staff | Yale University

17

Bids

214

Rounds

79.4

Win %

Sana Mehra

Travel Team Coach | Stanford University

10

Bids

148

Rounds

74

Win %

Kunal Goel

Travel Team Staff | University of California San Diego

12

Bids

Rounds

Win %

Justin Wang

Travel Team Staff | University of California San Diego

17

Bids

382

Rounds

76.1

Win %

2025 – 2026 Leadership Team

Katheryne Dwyer

Director of Debate | University of Chicago

16

Bids

170

Rounds

70.8

Win %

Dylan Pope

Curriculum Director | Emmy® Award Winner

Bids

Rounds

Win %

Gabe Seidman

Founder | Carleton College

9

Bids

210

Rounds

92

Win %

Christopher Nudo, JD

Outside Counsel | Creighton University

Bids

Rounds

Win %

Adithya Vaidyanathan

Founder | The Ohio State University

4

Bids

185

Rounds

83.1

Win %

What our Student's Say!

Adonay Mahatsente-Tewelde

2025

CDA has smoothed out my transition between local competition and debate at the national level with generous considerations regarding my family’s financial situation. From the weekly lectures to the tight-knit labs, the tailored education at CDA has helped me hone my technical debate skills and become a better speaker.

Riki Balu

2025

CDA has helped me grow a lot as a debater. The coaches and the class schedule are great for enhancing prep and in-round strategy as a debater. I would recommend this club if you want to join a good environment and become a better debater.

Nathan Lee

2024

CDA has given me the resources and community I never had as a small school competitor. Every practice and drill is tailored to my needs and reflective of where I need to improve. Further, the close-knit support system of students and coaches has made me feel included in the community and helped me improve greatly.

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