Speech and Debate Team

Welcome to the Foothill College Speech and Debate Team!

group of debate team members

Whether you're a seasoned speaker or a newcomer eager to hone your skills, our team offers a supportive and challenging environment for personal and academic growth. We are a diverse and dynamic community of passionate students committed to excellence in public speaking, critical thinking, and competitive debate.

About Us

Our Speech and Debate Team is one of the most exciting teams in the region. We are affiliated with the Northern California Forensics Association (NCFA).

We engage in a variety of events, including:

Public Speaking: Enhance your oratory skills with events like Informative, Persuasive, and Impromptu.
Interpretation of Literature: Perfect your skills in interpretation, acting, and storytelling with Prose, Poetry, and Duo Interpretation.
Parliamentary Debate: Engage in spontaneous and strategic debates on a wide range of issues.

Meet Our Faculty Advisor

Why Join Us?

Develop Critical Skills: Speech and debate sharpen your communication, research, and analytical abilities, skills that are invaluable in any career.
Competitive Excellence: Our team offers regular coaching, practice rounds, and team support.
Community: Join a welcoming, inclusive, and motivated group of students. Build lifelong friendships while engaging in intellectual challenge and friendly competition.
Personal Growth: Whether you’re looking to build confidence, improve public speaking, or think critically on the fly, speech and debate is the perfect platform for self-improvement.

Get Involved

The Speech and Debate Team is open to all students, regardless of prior experience.

Whether you want to compete or simply explore public speaking, we encourage you to join us.
Our team practices regularly, and we host a variety of events to prepare for upcoming competitions.
If you're interested in joining or would like to learn more, please don't hesitate to reach out.
We are always looking for new talent and enthusiastic individuals who are ready to challenge themselves and grow.