Speech and Debate
Classes and Tournaments for Adults
Welcome to the Professional Speech & Debate Association
At the Professional Speech & Debate Association (PSDA), we empower adults of all ages to excel in public speaking, performance, argumentation, and critical thinking. Our mission is to provide a dynamic platform where adults—whether beginners, returning competitors, or professionals—can develop these essential skills, gain confidence, and compete at a high level.
🏛️ Why Choose PSDA?
🎯 Tailored for Adults
All of our classes, tournaments, and coaching are designed exclusively for adults, addressing the unique needs and goals of adult learners.
📚 Comprehensive Learning
From prepared speeches to spontaneous debates, our programs cover every area of communication—helping you master the skills that matter most.
🏆 Competitive Edge
Test your skills in our well-structured online tournaments, featuring two divisions:
Development Division – for newer competitors building confidence
Professional Division – for seasoned speakers competing for cash prizes
🤝 Community & Support
Join a network of like-minded adults driven by growth. Benefit from expert coaching, detailed feedback, and a collaborative environment where every voice is valued.
🎓 For Coaches
Public speaking coaches—PSDA is the ideal platform to give your adult students competitive experience and help them reach their potential.
🚀 What We Offer
4-Week Bootcamps – Build a strong foundation with live coaching and practice in all four competitive events. Includes entry to the upcoming tournament.
PSDA Debate Club – Join us every Saturday, 9–11 AM (Pacific Time) for weekly online debates, expert feedback, and unlimited tournament access.
Quarterly Online Tournaments – Compete from anywhere in Prepared Speech, Prepared Acting, Spontaneous Speech, and Spontaneous Debate.
📅 Next Tournament: Online Summer Classic – August 23, 2025
Compete against other adult speakers nationwide in a supportive, high-energy environment. Choose your division and event, and take the virtual stage!
✅ Join Us Today!
🏛️ PSDA Membership – Your Gateway to Year-Round Speech & Debate Unlock your voice, grow your skills, and compete on your schedule with the Professional Speech & Debate Association (PSDA) Membership—a flexible, all-access pass built for adult speakers and debaters.
Become a Professional
Build Confidence
Speech anxiety is a common fear that can hold you back from reaching your full potential. By competing in PSDA tournaments, you'll have the opportunity to overcome that fear and earn rewards such as trophies, accolades, and cash prizes for your hard work.
Develop Skills
Whether you choose to work on your own or with a coach, PSDA tournaments provide a platform for you to identify specific skills such as delivery or argumentation and continuously refine them.
Earn Recognition
At the end of every tournament, you'll have the chance to earn accolades at an awards ceremony, which can be added to your personal resume as definitive proof of your competence as a communicator and critical thinker. Results from tournaments are also archived online for posterity, so you can always look back on your achievements.
Never miss a tournament
Never miss a tournament
PSDA Sponsors
Hired Judge
As a key sponsor and founding partner of the Professional Speech and Debate Association (PSDA), Hired Judge is dedicated to providing top-quality adjudication solutions for all levels and forms of speech and debate. We are proud to be the exclusive source of judges for the PSDA, and with a pool of over 1700 judges across the world, we are confident that we can provide you with the best judges for your event.
Whether you're a tournament director in need of judges or a coach looking to hire judges, we've got you covered. And if you're a judge looking for opportunities, we've got you covered too! Simply register with us and begin receiving judging opportunities right away. There's no obligation to accept every job that comes your way - you can choose the ones that best fit your schedule and interests.
Thank you for considering Hired Judge for your judging needs. We look forward to working with you and helping you make your speech and debate event a success. Click the link below to learn more about our services and how we can help you.