Testimonials
What Our Community Says
Discover how Apex Debate coaching has helped students build confidence, strengthen their communication skills, and speak with clarity in any setting. These testimonials reflect the experiences of students and families who have seen remarkable growth through personalized and group coaching with Coach Elizabeth.
Elizabeth is what happens when piercing passion meets prophetic persuasion. Powered by equal parts patience and insight, her coaching helps students feel supported while still pushing them to get better every round. She helps both beginners find their voice and experienced debaters refine it.
Max Steiner | University of Virginia & NYU Law
"Elizabeth can take the hardest parts of debate, the things that separate great debaters from good ones, and explain them in a way that even absolute beginners can fully grasp. She is incredibly dedicated to the people she works with, and it shows in how much her students grow."
Anoosh Kumar | Northwestern University
"Elizabeth completely transformed me from an anxious, disorganized speaker who dreaded every presentation into someone who actually enjoys commanding the room.
Her coaching felt real and personal—she'd spot exactly where I was stumbling, give me straightforward tools to fix it, and build my confidence one step at a time. Now I speak clearly, stay organized under pressure, and feel genuinely prepared for anything. Working with her wasn't just lessons; it was the push I needed to own my voice"
Sarah Park | Harvard University & Oxford Law
Elizabeth drives results. Her coaching is focused and effective, pushing her students to strengthen critical thinking and communication skills. Her students consistently achieve higher levels of success in debate and academics.
Abhi Patel | New York University, Stern
"Elizabeth is an incredible coach who translated her own success as a high school debater into teaching others. She has an exceptional ability to come up with and explain strategies that help students build persuasive arguments and consistently win. When we coached together, I was always impressed by how she tailored her feedback to each student’s strengths, which really shows in the success of her students. She’s always encouraging them to think critically while keeping practices fun and motivating. Her passion for debate and genuine care for her students make her not just an effective coach but an inspiring one"
Alexis Huang | Cornell University
"Elizabeth has a made a huge impact in my debate and educational experience. Her strategic insight, deep knowledge of arguments, and dedication to leading has transformed the way I think and perform. She has cultivated confidence, critical thinking, and my growth. She has a gift of breaking down complex strategies in a way that actually makes sense and has helped me better understand topics deeply. Whether we were prepping late at night, she was always patient, and motivational. What sets Elizabeth apart is her genuine and supportive approach— something that is rare and deeply sought after in the debate community. Her hard work and commitment has fostered a positive community of debaters that cheer for each other's success and I wouldn't be where I am without her efforts and support. While many coaches focus solely on strategy, Elizabeth invests in the whole person, what she taught me didn’t just help me win rounds—it has stayed with me long after the tournaments."
Aliza Hasan | University of South Florida
