NAVI Debate
Empower Your Voice. Build Your Future.
We deliver a world-class debate program for students in grades 3–12. Our mission is simple: help students find their voice, build confidence, and develop the critical thinking and leadership skills they’ll use for a lifetime.
Programs for Every Stage
Elementary (Grades 3–5)
High School (Grades 9–12)
Elementary (Grades 3–5)
Build Confidence & Curiosity – Learn public speaking, active listening, and teamwork through fun, age-appropriate debates
Middle (Grades 6–8)
High School (Grades 9–12)
Elementary (Grades 3–5)
Think Critically & Compete – Master debate formats, develop strategic questioning, and join local & national tournaments.
High School (Grades 9–12)
High School (Grades 9–12)
High School (Grades 9–12)
Lead & Excel – Craft advanced arguments, research, and compete at national & international levels to prepare for top college admissions.
Unlock Your Potential
Leadership & Teamwork
Competitive Tournaments
Leadership & Teamwork
NAVI Leadership & Volunteer/Community Service
Students participating in active NAVI leadership (President, VP, Captain, Treasurer, Secretary).
We offer several volunteer and community services through the NAVI partnership.
Result-Driven Program
Competitive Tournaments
Leadership & Teamwork
Awards & Recognition
NAVI students participate in competitions throughout the year and join our summer camp to strengthen their skills, earn recognition, and prepare strategically for the season with expert coaching and mentorship.
Competitive Tournaments
Competitive Tournaments
Competitive Tournaments
National, International & Regional Debate Tournaments
Students can join up to 20 national & international, 8 regional, and multiple virtual & in-person tournaments. Including Harvard, Georgetown, Stanford, TOC, Berkeley Tournaments.
Official Partnerships
Competitive Tournaments
Competitive Tournaments
with Debate US
Operated in official partnership with Debate US, NAVI provides comprehensive admissions consulting, strategic profile development, and expert tournament preparation.
Outstanding coaching team
Stefan Bauschard
Stefan Bauschard
Stefan Bauschard
Founder of DebateUS and former Debate Coach for the Harvard Debate Council (2004-2015), Stefan was instrumental in the development of Public Forum debate in China and has supported programs in the Dominican Republic, Korea, Japan, and Taiwan.
Johnny Thompson
Stefan Bauschard
Stefan Bauschard
Johnny Thompson is a second-year Harvard Law student and a graduate of Yale University. Actively coaching international written debate competitions. He has been coaching with our program for 3 years.
Jazmine Pickens
Stefan Bauschard
Jazmine Pickens
Jazmine Pickens is the Assistant Director of the Harvard Debate Council. She has been a coach at the HDC since 2019 after graduating from the University of Oklahoma and became the Assistant Director in January 2023.
we compete, learn, and grow together
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HOPE, LIGHT, CONNECT: SUPPORT NICU FAMILIES
Every day, premature babies in NYP Queens' NICU fight for their lives while their families face unimaginable stress. Help NAVI Debate bring hope and comfort to these tiny fighters and their loved ones. Your gift provides essential medical supplies, comfort items, and support when families need it most.
How can you help? Donate or write a letter of hope
visit our initiative website for details.