Next Gen
Kansas City, MO — Uni
"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 2026-27 is to work on all speech events for Seniors AND Juniors, LD debate, Parli Debate, and Junior Debate.
- 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*
2026-27 Speech and Debate starts Sept. 3, 2026
We will meet twice a month in person on Thursdays, Sept 3 & 17, Oct 1 & 15, Nov. 5 & 19, Dec. 10, Jan. 7 & 21, Feb. 4 & 18, March 4 & 18, and April 1 & 15 for a total of 15 weeks
from 1:30-5:00pm
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. 2:30-3:00 Open Gym
3. 3:00-4:00pm Senior Debate, Junior Debate, Next Gen Cadets Activity (for very young Juniors)
4. 4:00-4:45pm Round Robin Speech Practice with parent judges.
5. All Family clean up.
Zoom Only LD Debate coaching and practices and Parli practices announced monthly, one Ziggy round of practice per week individually scheduled. (LD Students are required to join Ziggy for practice, don't forget to text for our discount code! ) https://ziggyonlinedebate.com/
Seniors: Students age 12 or older on Oct. 1, 2026 (for the 2026-27 season)
2026 -27 Meetings location is in a big beautiful church in Kansas City, Kansas.
Membership Fees:
$100 per family: https://buy.stripe.com/6oU14mbvX7Kk0BX1N70sU0e
$35 per family who have Juniors Only.https://buy.stripe.com/6oU6oG8jL8OodoJajD0sU0f
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 and an InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Volunteer Staff.