Are you ready to help your child unlock their full potential in communication and academics? Enrolling in Brainmaster Academy is a fantastic way to empower young learners to become confident speakers, debaters, and academic competitors. We’re here to guide you through the entire academy enrollment process with clear, simple steps. Let’s dive in and make this journey smooth and exciting! Understanding the Academy Enrollment Process Before jumping into the enrollment, it’s impo

In late November of 2025, Richard Simpkins passed away. He will be remembered as a beloved debater, coach, mentor, brother, son, and friend. Coach Rich taught hundreds of BrainMaster and ModernBrain students since July 2022, but he coached and judged debate for over 35 years. His students were well-respected across judges, circuits, and states. They won in speech and debate, in front of laypeople and experts. He worked at TFA, UIL, and NSDA speech tournaments, was tournament

Last week, We closed out (took 1st and 2nd place) at the International Mock Trial league for the third time in a row. Our students will once again compete for the title against each other in a showcase match that will influence thousands of new contestants. Our mock trial division began seriously competing in 2022. We had spent years consulting for other schools, helping them structure programs and train their students. When we decided to form our own teams, the impact was im

You may have heard the terms progressive  and traditional  used to describe different debate styles. Or perhaps this is brand new to you....

At BrainMaster, we redefine what’s possible in youth communication. From elementary storytelling to varsity-level policy debate, this...

Do you want to start a competitive public speaking team at your school, but you’re not sure where to begin? Here’s a simple step-by-step...

Strategies: Impromptu Speaking Structures Impromptu Speaking is one of my favorite Speech and Debate categories. It demands critical...

Scholars of Speech: Our students competed in this end-of-season contest at the Little Dynasty school , earning our 271st championship for...

Coppell Debate Academy: Our Frisco team performed superbly at this contest. Congress:  1st - Ryan Kim, 3rd - Henry Chen Extemp:  1st -...

International Mock Trial (Elimination Rounds) This was the largest virtual international trial advocacy tournament of the year. Our team...

1. What Is a Speech or Debate Bid? A Speech or Debate Bid is an essential qualification process that allows outstanding students to...

Coppell Debate Academy in Texas: BrainMaster, dominated this contest. Congress:  1st - Ryan Kim, 4th - Jaithr M Rangineni Extemp : 3rd -...

1. How Do You Win Debate Competitions? Debate is fundamentally about persuading the judge that your interpretation of the resolution is...

1. How Does Mock Trial Work? Mock Trial simulates courtroom proceedings by assigning teams of 4 to 12 students a fictional case or fact...

Peninsula in Palos Verdes: Despite sending a majority of middle schoolers to this high school national Tournament of Champions qualifying...

1. What Is the NSDA (National Speech and Debate Association)? The National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) is the largest...

1. How Can Speech, Debate, Mock Trial, or Model United Nations Help for College? We've created a whole page dedicated to answering this...

As we wrap up another incredible semester at BrainMaster, we’re thrilled to share the triumphs and milestones of our outstanding students...

International Mock Trial League: This was the largest international contest of the year. 40 teams from Toronto, Vancouver, Beijing,...

Walnut Grove Texas Forensics Association (11/10/24): We sent a series of middle schoolers to excel at this high school-level contest....