Assisting Novices

After attending Training Minds, I now thoroughly understand many of the concepts necessary to Lincoln Douglas debate. — Seth Heard, Florida

Training Minds was the spark that lit the fire of interest for speech and debate in my heart, which I feel has been the most important activity of my life so far. I hope it will continue to grow...! — Matthew Mittelberg, 2011 Persuasive champion and #1 LD debater in the nation

NITC was great! The coaches were encouraging and also challenged me to go above and beyond. I also found the NITC society very helpful. It was wonderful to go into a round against someone I had never debated and still feel confident. — Morgan Levy, Colorado

NITC is what lubricates and eliminates the rust. Not only does is it offer a time for practice and feedback from amazing coaches, NITC provides lectures on advanced strategies that prepare competitors to focus and take their upcoming rounds by the horns. — Luis Garcia, 2011 Apologetics Title Winner

You can’t help but be touched by the heart of this ministry. To assist our children — ALL of our children! not just the superstars — to be sound thinkers and winsome speakers who seek to glorify God is something every parent desires (or should). There was so much packed into this camp! — Jane DeGisi, Kansas

Before I went to Training Minds Camp I didn’t think I could speak smoothly, make good arguments, understand how to write a interp, or understand debate. Training Minds Camp changed all of that. I am confident in speech and debate now because of this camp and I look forward to future camps. — Mickey Sheahan, California

The camp was excellent and the coaches and instructors helped me learn so much. I can’t wait to go back next year! — Zach McLeod, Alabama

Debate Camp more than surpassed my expectations. I came in feeling overwhelmed about debate and went away feeling ready to help my children succeed. The coaches were wonderful and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend this to anyone who is thinking about debating. — Jessica Aboujaoude, Florida

I had so much fun at Training Minds Camp!! I learned so much and the coaches were AMAZING! All of the coaches were open to questions and willing to help students who were lost. This is an amazing program which has left me more excited for this year’s competitions then I was before. — Lauren Butler, Colorado

I have to say that I wish I had this foundation my first year. The training I was provided was amazing and very practical. Thank you so much Training Minds. — Jonathan Hixson, Florida

Camp taught me a very important lesson: it is one thing to have a brain, another thing entirely to use it and think. This, I observed, was one of the most important teaching philosophies in the classes. — Emily Rogers, Georgia

[Camp] was a very good experience. I learned a lot, and had a good time. I’m sure that the implementation what I learned at Training Minds Camp will be a great influence for the better in my speech and debate career. — Caleb Harmon, Illinois

Training Minds helped me to prepare both mentally and research-wise to the point that I took second place speaker at NCFCA Nationals. I’d say it’s worth it. — Mark Edmonson, Utah

From the day I arrived to the day I left, the camp and the coaches were 100% perfect. — Michelle Robinson, Oklahoma

Training Minds Camp was an amazing experience, a solid week of practically nonstop learning! The coaches and teachers were all excellent, and the classes were small enough for everyone to get attention. — Meghan McKinley, Colorado

I had a great experience with Training Minds Camp. All the coaches helped me so much. I loved it, and I hope to come again. — Grant Garcia, California

The camp really does provide the needed boost to get back into the debate mindset and gives a strong foundation to work on. Thank you all so much for everything! — Elizabeth Dews, North Carolina

In my first three years of LD, my win/loss ratio was horrendously 1:3. After attending debate camp, that ratio changed to 3:2. In my fourth year of LD, I won more rounds than I ever won in all my first three years combined. This success is all contributed to God and Training Minds! — Eduardo A. Ricks, Louisiana

As a veteran speech and debater, I was doubtful as to how useful NITC would be. Both times I have gone, I have been astounded. It really does do THAT much for you. The confidence going into round one of nats and the tips from top coaches is totally worth the investment! — Jared Rixstine, Illinois

I really enjoyed my experience at the Training Minds Camp. It was a wonderful learning experience. I feel very prepared for the upcoming speech and debate season, and can’t wait to get started. Sign me up for next for next year’s camp! — Hannah David, Kansas

I always wondered why the best debaters always went to this, and now I know! This camp really opened my eyes about how much goes into being a great debater and I learned a lot! — Christopher Hill, Florida

The coaches were fantastic! They were always willing to answer my questions or help me figure out what to say/ignore in my debate speeches. They provided me with the ammunition I needed to succeed in future debate rounds. — Katherine Birdsong, Georgia

Training Minds Ministry is really awesome. You learn so much without ever even realizing it, because you are having way too much fun. — Brian Pederson, Colorado

Debate camp challenged my mind in new ways and gave me many new ideas as a coach to implement with my debaters. In addition, I left with inspiration to take on a new year. — Melissa Zitter, Kansas