Fort Bend County, Texas

Student-led.
Free.
Tournament-ready.

Fort Bend Youth Debate prepares middle school students for competitive Speech and Debate — at no cost, through mentorship by experienced high school volunteers.

Partner Schools

Free

Always

Event Formats

"Every student deserves access to the skills debate builds — regardless of background or budget."— FBYD Mission

Public Forum Lincoln Douglas Congressional Original Oratory Extemporaneous Speaking

About FBYD

Fort Bend Youth Debate is a student-run, volunteer-led organization dedicated to making tournament-level Speech and Debate education accessible to middle schoolers in Fort Bend County.

We partner directly with local schools to deliver structured curricula across multiple debate and speech formats. Our coaches are high school debaters who have competed at the state and national level — they bring firsthand knowledge and genuine mentorship to every session.

FBYD is built on the belief that the skills debate teaches — critical thinking, research, public speaking, and confident communication — should not be a privilege limited to those with access to private coaching or well-funded programs.

We are not affiliated with the Fort Bend Independent School District.

Founded

Placeholder Year · Fort Bend County, TX

Structure

Student-led initiative. All coaching and leadership roles are volunteer-based.

Current Partners

Fort Settlement Middle School and Quail Valley Middle School

Cost to Students

$0. All sessions, materials, and coaching are free of charge.

What We Teach

Public Forum Debate

Team-based debate on current policy and world affairs. Students research both sides of a resolution and compete in timed rounds.

Lincoln Douglas Debate

One-on-one value debate rooted in philosophy and ethics. Develops logical reasoning, rhetorical precision, and argumentation depth.

Congressional Debate

Model-legislature format where students draft and debate legislation. Builds parliamentary procedure and civic skills.

Speech Events

Curricula covering Original Oratory, Extemporaneous Speaking, and other individual events for competitive preparation.

Our Team

Jane Doe

Founder & President

Senior at [High School]. 4 years of Public Forum; TFA State qualifier. Founded FBYD to expand debate access across Fort Bend County.

Alex Smith

VP of Curriculum

Two-time TFA State qualifier in Lincoln Douglas. Leads curriculum design and coach training across all event formats.

Maria Kim

Head Coach — Speech

Original Oratory and Extemp competitor, regional top-10 finish. Leads all individual speech event instruction and programming.

Tyler Ramos

Congressional Debate Lead

Legislative intern with direct policy experience. Oversees Congressional Debate curriculum and student tournament preparation.

Sophia Liu

Outreach Coordinator

Manages school partnerships and community outreach. Responsible for FBYD's growth into new partner schools across the district.

David Park

Volunteer Coach

Three years of Public Forum experience. Known for structured, practical coaching focused on flow technique and round preparation.

Frequently Asked Questions

FBYD is a student-run organization providing free Speech and Debate coaching to middle school students in Fort Bend County. We're staffed entirely by experienced high school volunteers and partner directly with local schools.

Yes — completely free. There are no membership fees, tuition costs, or hidden charges. Making debate accessible regardless of financial background is central to everything we do.

All coaches are high school debaters with competitive experience in the events they teach. Many have qualified for state or national tournaments. They volunteer their time out of a genuine commitment to mentorship.

No. FBYD is an independent, student-run initiative and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or connected to the Fort Bend Independent School District. We partner with individual schools on a voluntary basis.

Schools interested in partnering can reach out through our contact form. We'll set up a conversation to discuss scheduling, format, and how we can best serve your students.

High school students with competitive debate experience are welcome to reach out. We review on a rolling basis and will follow up if there's a strong fit with our current needs.

Get In Touch

Whether you're a school administrator, a parent with questions, or a student looking to learn more — we're happy to hear from you.

hello@fortbendyouthdebate.org

Location

Fort Bend County, Texas

Instagram

@fortbendyouthdebate