Our dedicated coaches have earned international, national, and state placements, making them among the best in the world.

Speech Coach

Abharika Gurung

Abharika is an experienced speaker, having participated in speech and debate for over four years. Ever since delivering her first Extemporaneous speech in seventh grade, she has fallen completely in love with the event. Throughout her first couple of years, she championed many regional and state tournaments and got involved in other speech events like Duo Interpretation and Original Oratory. In her spare time, she practices a wide variety of martial arts, ranging from traditional karate to sports taekwondo.

Notable Achievements:

  • Champion in MS North Carolina State Tournament in Extemporaneous Speaking (2024)

  • 2x Champion in NC MS Sandhills County Tournament in Extemporaneous Speaking (2023-2024)

  • 3rd Place in DSDL 1 Pinecrest Tournament in Duo Interpretation (2025)

Debate Coach

Anay Mehta

Anay Mehta is an enthusiastic debater who has been involved in competitive speech and debate for three to four years. He currently competes in Novice Public Forum, developing skills in argumentation, critical thinking, and public speaking. Outside of debate, Anay enjoys staying active by playing basketball with friends and spending time outdoors. He also likes playing video games such as chess.

Notable Achievements:

  • 3rd Place Individual Speakers in Fremont Debate Academy International Tournament in Debate

  • 1st in Dublin Debate Showdown in Parliamentary Debate

  • 1st in Quarry Lane Invitational in Public Forum

3rd speaks at Fremont Debate Academy International Tournament (middle school debate) 1st at Dublin Debate Showdown (parliamentary middle school) 1st at Quarry Lane Invitational (novice public forum)

Sunay Miduthuri, a coach at the official 501(c)(3), student-led nonprofit organization, the American Philosophical Youth Society.

Debate Coach

Sunay Miduthuri

Sunay started speech and debate through speech (interpretation) in fifth grade. Throughout his career, he has done various events raging from speech (interpretation) to debate formats like Spar, Public Forum, and Lincoln-Douglas. Outside of speech and debate, he enjoys math, coding, soccer, and music.

Notable Achievements:

  • Champion in Cherry Invitational in Public Forum (2025)

  • 3rd Place in West Valley Invitational in Public Forum (2024)

  • 6-0 Prelim Record in TOC Digital in Public Forum (2025)

Austin Jin, a coach at the official 501(c)(3), student-led nonprofit organization, the American Philosophical Youth Society.

Debate Coach

Austin Jin

Austin has 2+ years focusing on Public Forum debate. On his third tournament, he became the only person to place on the podium twice—once for his debate performance and once for his speech performance. Besides debate, he enjoys studying chess in his free time.

Notable Achievements:

  • Co-Champion, Undefeated & 3rd Place Individual Speakers in Stephan Stewart Memorial Invitational in Public Forum (2024)

  • Co-Champion in Marist Ivy Street Invitational in Public Forum (2024)

  • Semifinalist in Cal State Fullerton MS and HS Online Invitational in Public Forum (2024)

Debate Coach

Sophia Cai

Sophia Cai is a dedicated competitor with experience primarily in Public Forum. Through debate, she has developed strong critical thinking skills, greater confidence in speaking, and the ability to voice her opinions, qualities she hopes to bring to all of her students. When she is not debating, she enjoys competing in robotics competitions and participating in mock trial tournaments, where she can further hone her public speaking skills.

Notable Achievements:

  • Quarterfinalist of Philhistorian Invitational Bay Area Championship in Public Forum Debate(2024)

  • 2 years of experience in Public Forum

  • Top 20 Individual Speaker in Philhistorian Invitational Bay Area Championship in Public Forum Debate(2024)

Debate Coach

Rylan Wang

Rylan Wang is a dedicated debater and academic mentor with extensive national and international experience. He has competed in multiple tournaments, contributing to championship teams while mentoring younger students in argumentation, research, and competitive strategy. Beyond debate, Rylan enjoys athletics, community service, and global discussions on diplomacy and public policy.

Notable Achievements:

  • Champion in Taiwan National Speech & Debate Association (TNSDA) in Public Extem (2025)

  • 4th Place in Taiwan National Speech & Debate Association (TNSDA) in Congressional Debate (2025)

  • Ranked Top 230 Nationally in Extemporaneous Commentary, National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) (2025)