Disputera Atelier

About Disputera Atelier

Disputera Atelier was founded by coaches who love the craft of argument. We value careful reading, humane listening, and speeches that feel like letters—firm, kind, and precise. Our classes blend competitive formats with civic skills so students can win rounds without losing the room.

Mission

To teach ethical persuasion through disciplined research, well-groomed cases, and feedback that actually builds confidence.

Approach

We keep cohorts small, annotate every speech, and publish clear rubrics. Your progress is visible—week by week, line by line.

Outcome

Students leave with a reliable process: framing, signposting, warranting, weighing, and graceful cross-examination.

Timeline

2018 — Notes become a studio

A shared feedback journal among coaches grows into the first cohort program.

2020 — Remote rounds

We built drills for online debate that improved clarity and presence on camera.

2023 — Coach clinics

Judge and coach programs launch, sharing ballot language and case libraries.

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Our Team

Avery Lin — Head Coach

Former LD champion and policy debater. Leads curriculum design and feedback quality control.

Sam Rivera — Research Director

Builds sourcebooks, case studies, and reading lists with a focus on accessible evidence.

Jordan Patel — BP Specialist

Coaches British Parliamentary rounds and teaches extemp speaking for debaters.

Kai Morgan — Judge Educator

Runs judge clinics and crafts ballots that help students learn from every round.