"As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend." Proverbs 27:17 Next Gen Speech and Debate exists to foster a cooperative community where parents and students come together through weekly meetings to learn, excel, and compete in Stoa Speech and Debate. Based in Parkville, Missouri, with online options available, Next Gen represents the next generation of homeschool speech and debate in the KC area. Our club is coached by an experienced alumni mom, with support from her now grown-up competitor children. The plan for 2025-26 is to work on all speech events for Seniors AND Juniors, LD debate, Parli Debate, and Junior Debate.
- Email: janine.owilkins@yahoo.com
- Website: stoahub.org/club/next-gen
Welcome to Next Gen Speech and Debate Club
We are a Stoa Speech and Debate team. Our goal is to equip parents to train their children in the art and skill of competitive Speech and Debate. Parents are required to attend, to give feedback to each other's students, run the meetings, and learn all about Speech and Debate. We achieve this goal through weekly meetings and fellowship with each other! Coaches: Janine and Adam Wilkins*
Summer Speech Camp: June 5 at 10am-3pm
LD Camp: August 4-6 at 9am-4pm
Parliamentary Debate Camp: July 13-14 at 9am-4pm
Fees are TBA
2026-27 Speech and Debate starts Sept. 3, 2026
This page is under construction, but this it what we're thinking so far for this year:
We will meet twice a month in person
on Thursdays 1:30-4:45
1- 1:30-2:30pm Speech "class" by age. Breakout Speech Practices with Parent Judges. Students come to practice and get one on one feedback.
2. 2:30-2:45All Club Speech Drills and Games
3. 2:45-3:45 Senior Debate, Junior Debate, Next Gen Cadets Activity (for very young Juniors)
4. 3:45-4:45 Round Robin Speech Practice with parent judges.
Zoom Only LD Debate coaching and practices, and Parli practices : Tuesdays 3-4 and Thursdays 2:45-3:45 (on off club days), one Ziggy round of practice per week individually scheduled. (Ziggy registration included in Next Gen Tuition)
Seniors: Students age 12 or older on Oct. 1, 2026 (for the 2026-27 season)
Tuition for this year hasn't been decided. Last year it was $150 per family. For debaters it will be more.
2025-26 Meetings location has been in Parkville, MO but a new location is being decided. TBA soon hopefully!
Text Janine for the location and link at 314-791-4654 ( or email janine.owilkins@yahoo.com)
*Janine and Adam Wilkins are a mother and son who LOVE Stoa!
Adam was a competitor in nearly every event from age 6 all the way through college. He won a lot and he lost a lot. He's best known for getting second in TP at NITOC in 2019, and winning the National Championship in International Public Debate in college. He works as a NICU nurse and has a tricky schedule.
Janine competed in debate at St. John's University a very long time ago, homeschooled for 27 years, coached a bunch of kids,
cooked for lots of tournaments, and with Adam, started Next Gen for her 9 grandchildren. She is an Adjunct Communications Instructor at Park University and UMKC.