"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 club. 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. All Families are required to become members Stoa, the national league. We achieve this goal through weekly meetings and fellowship with each other! Coaches: Janine and Adam Wilkins
2025-26 Speech and Debate Season starts August 19th, 2025
$150 per family, $35 for families with Juniors only. (Juniors are under age 12 on Oct. 1, 2025) (if tuition is an issue please contact us)
Earlybird discount: Pay $135 if you register by September 30.
***Remember, our club members also need to join Stoa, the League, and the early bird discount for Stoa is ALSO September 30. https://stoausa.org/events/membership-registration/) (Stoa membership is $100p/family p/yr. with the early bird)
We meet twice a month in person on Tuesdays
1- 3:00-4:00pm Open coaching. Breakout Speech Practices with Parent Judges. Students come to practice and get one on one feedback.
2- 4:00-4:30pm Speech Group Lesson Juniors and Seniors 3:30-4pm AND the Next Gen Cadets (for very young Juniors)
3-4:30-5:30 LD Debate for Seniors, Jr. Debate or Jr. Speech Practice
4-5:30-6:00 Extra Practices
Zoom Only LD Debate: Wednesday 2:00-3:00
Seniors=Students age 12 or older on Oct. 1, 2025 (for the 2025-26 season)
2025-26 Meetings in Parkville, Missouri
Text Janine for the location and link at 314-791-4654 (email janine.owilkins@yahoo.com)
Next Gen Tournament Dates TBD