My name is Noah Priestner, and I competed in speech and debate for seven years, attending more than 70 tournaments and earning numerous championships across more than 10 speech and debate events. At just 15 years old, I became the youngest competitor to win Parliamentary Debate at the National Invitational Tournament of Champions (NITOC). Two years later, I returned to the national final, becoming one of the few competitors to reach the NITOC Parliamentary Debate final twice. In addition to parliamentary debate, I was a national semifinalist in Team Policy Debate at NITOC and have won tournaments in all three major debate formats: Parliamentary, Team Policy, and Lincoln-Douglas. My experience across multiple events has given me a strong foundation in case construction, argumentation, cross-examination, debate theory, strategy, and public speaking. As a coach, my goal is to help students become confident, disciplined, and successful competitors. Whether you're just beginning debate or preparing for national-level competition, I tailor my coaching to each student's needs and goals. I want my students to develop not only the skills to win rounds, but also the character to communicate truth with integrity. Above all, my desire is to help students pursue excellence while using their talents to glorify God.
