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Voices In Motion

Speech & Debate Coaching

Free workshops and private coaching for Elementary, Middle, and High School students, taught by experienced competitors and state finalists.

Why speech & debate

Speech is power: speech is to persuade, to convert, to compel.

Ralph Waldo Emerson
Students gathered around a screen reading “Speak Up and Stand Out: Interactive Speech and Debate Workshop”.

Speech and debate is where students learn to think on their feet. Every round asks them to research an unfamiliar question, build an argument that holds up under pressure, and deliver it clearly enough to move a room: public speaking, critical thinking, and persuasive communication practiced together rather than one at a time.

Students who compete consistently excel academically, and the confidence they build lasts. The habits they form here (reading closely, listening carefully, saying exactly what they mean) carry through high school, into college, and well beyond.

  • 300+

    Students coached since 2024

  • 12

    Workshops hosted

Voices in Motion year in review: 13 bronze medals, 5 silver medals, 4 gold medals, 2 national finalists and 1 state champion.

Programs

Two ways to start.

Come to a free group workshop, or work one-on-one with a coach. Most students do both.

Free · Group

Free Group Workshops

Elementary, Middle, and High School

Open group sessions that cover the fundamentals: speaking with presence, structuring an argument, and thinking on your feet. No experience needed, and no cost.

  • Open to Elementary, Middle, and High School students
  • Taught by experienced competitors and state finalists
  • No prior speech or debate experience required

One-on-one

Private Lessons

Individually paced coaching

One-on-one coaching built around a single student: their event, their cases, their delivery. Fee-based, and the first session is always free.

  • One-on-one sessions matched to your event
  • First session free, no commitment
  • Ongoing case, research and delivery feedback

Upcoming workshops

Two sessions.

Two workshops to close out 2026. Sign-ups open closer to each session, and both are open to Elementary, Middle, and High School students.

01

Community Workshop

October 25, 2026

02

Winter Workshop

December 2026 (exact dates TBA)

Sign-up opens soon

Reviews

What families say.

From students who competed and parents who watched them grow into it.

You guys were amazing and explained everything in a detailed matter which helped me to be successful in these workshops
Ishaan PStudent · Summer Session
As high schoolers, Ash and Kahan can connect with students with engaging drills and understands what they actually need!
Hem N.
Love how detailed oriented you both are. It requires lot of patience to teach these many kids, and you both are very good at it. My student enjoyed being in your class.
Ayaan K.
Well planned and executed. My daughter got hooked to sparring after joining the camp with Kahan and Ash. More strength to you both and all the best for future!
Srini A.

The team

Meet the Founders

Voices In Motion is run by two competitors who are still in the room every weekend.

  • Kahan Kanuga, co-founder of Voices In Motion
    • Top 5 at state and national finals
    • NIETOC Finalist
    • NIETOC Semifinalist
    • 3rd place at NOF
    • 2x TOC Bidder
    • NSDA Nationals and NIETOC qualifier
  • Ashrith Kasinadhuni, co-founder of Voices In Motion
    • 2026 California State Finalist (7th place)
    • 2026 NSDA Nationals Semifinalist
    • LA County/Regional Champion
    • National Online Forensics Champion
    • 2x La Costa Finalist and TOC Bidder

Teaching Assistants and Social Media Managers

  • Saurabh Kotturgowdra, Social Media Marketing Assistant at Voices In Motion

    Saurabh Kotturgowdra

    Social Media Marketing Assistant

    Saurabh Kotturgowdra is our new social media marketing assistant! He specializes in content design and has a passion for supporting youth-conscious brands. Saurabh is thankful for your engagement!

  • Micah Ramos, Director of Finance and Marketing at Voices In Motion

    Micah Ramos

    Director of Finance and Marketing

    Micah Ramos is our Director Of Finance and Marketing! He specializes in money content design and supporting the growth of youth. Micah warmly welcomes you!

Your first session is free.

Book a thirty-minute session to meet a coach and find your event, or come to an upcoming group workshop and start alongside other students.