Qualifications and Commitment from Nicholas Petsas
Steeped in the oratorical arts through study of Classics, Political Science and Economics and 10 years of experience in consulting gives our team a unique perspective on persuasion: to find the truth, debate with integrity and to win.
I am committed to always be there for you and help you succeed. I have coached and debated for 13 years and measure my success by how well my students perform.
Personalized coaching for Public Forum Debate, Parlay, and Model United Nations.
Services
Individual Virtual
Includes Zoom/Teams/Phone sessions, personalized plan for success, research/card cutting, topic evaluation, travel to select tournaments, judging at select tournaments. $150 per hour.
Individual In-Person
Phoenix, Arizona Only. Includes Zoom/Teams/Phone sessions and in-person, personalized plan for success, research/card cutting, topic evaluation, travel to select tournaments, judging at select tournaments. $150 per hour. If you are underserved and in need of financial assistance please email: nicholas.petsas@petsasconsulting.com to explain why I should coach you.
Team Virtual
Includes Zoom/Teams/Phone sessions, personalized plan for success for each team, research/card cutting, topic evaluation, travel to select tournaments, judging at select tournaments. $15,000 per year (retainer has no hour’s restrictions).
Team In-Person
Phoenix, Arizona Only. Includes Zoom/Teams/Phone sessions and in-person, personalized plan for success for each team, research/card cutting, topic evaluation, travel to select tournaments, judging at select tournaments. $15,000 per year (retainer has no hour’s restrictions).
Let’s win together.
Testimonials
He is a legend in the coaching community; he took me from zero to hero.
Andres Ramos, Management Consultant, Public Forum TOC entrant and State Champion
Nick was an amazing coach who was truly always thinking of new strategic approaches and arguments. I still remember going to a tournament in Harvard and walking into a room where Nick had filled two chalkboards of different arguments for the current topic. Nick was knowledgeable about debate and world issues but was also a great coach and mentor that truly cared about our success and well-being outside of the debate room.
Aarin Shah, Arizona State University, Nationals Qualifier, Two Time TOC Qualifier, State Champion
Started from the bottom now we here. Great at mentoring women even in a male dominated field.
Gillian Vaughn, Software Engineer at Microsoft, Public Forum State Champion
Nick’s strength as a coach is narrative building — in every case, cross-examination, or speech, he works with you to craft a story, but also gives you the skills to make your story dynamic as the round evolves.
Eshan Kalra, Georgetown University, Nationals Qualifier, Two Time TOC Qualifier, State Champion
Case Studies
Our Approach
“Wisdom without eloquence is but of little advantage…but…eloquence without wisdom is often most mischievous and is never advantageous.” — Cicero
Learn More Us
Nicholas William Petsas started Salpointe’s Public Forum Debate team, won many awards at Brophy College Prep, and was Secretary General of Model United Nations at University of Arizona.
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