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Why join the AGAPE Leaders Debate Team:
AGAPE Leaders Debate Team offers program options for students of all experience levels, from students with little or no formal debate training to students who aspire to win the national championship. Our philosophy focuses on balancing research and lectures with ample practice debates and speeches so that students are able to apply immediately the theories and strategies they have discussed.
The strength of our team is our faculty. Collectively our staff has coached or won over a dozen championships including the NFL nationals and the tournament of champions. The AGAPE staff is dedicated to ensuring that students have the best possible team experience. Our staff is composed of very successful high school and college coaches as well as some of the best college debaters in the nation.
Educational Benefits:
Students who are involved in the debate team have a number of advantages over their peers:
• They demonstrate higher levels of critical thinking and intellectual curiosity.
• They typically score higher on standardized tests and classroom assessments.
• They are more likely to graduate from high school and more likely to go on to college.
• They are more likely to earn at least one graduate degree.
Personal Benefits:
Students who are involved in the debate team garner a number of personal benefits:
• They are more likely to be self-confident and independent.
• They tend to feel more included and accepted socially.
• They often view their team as a surrogate family, offering affirmation and support during the tumultuous teenage years.
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