Empowering Arizona Students
Providing opportunities and support for growth in Speech and Debate at the high school and middle school levels.
About Us
The Arizona Speech and Debate Coaches Association is a non-profit organization that serves the students, judges, and coaches of Arizona Speech& Debate.
Experienced Coaches
Access to a network of experienced speech and debate coaches to guide and mentor students.
Tournaments for All
Organizing six annual tournaments, including the highly prestigious Winter Trophy and State Tournaments.
Committees & Members
| NSDA Committee |
|---|
| Kevin Berlat Mesa High School |
| Tim Cornwell McClintock High School |
| Marco Dominguez Mesa High School |
| Jessica Black Pusch Ridge |
| Nick Leonardi Basis Peoria |
| Richard Glover McClintock High School |
| Equity Committee |
|---|
| Kim Bayan Berlat Mesa High School |
| Nick Ellis Brophy College Prep |
| Richard Glover McClintock High School |
| Kaylee Peelen Gilbert High School |
| Juliette Dhennin Country Place Leadership |
| Daniel Waks BASIS Scottsdale |
Meet the Board
| Officers |
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| Andi Jewett President Mountain Ridge High School Term Ends Spring 2027 |
| Miranda Vega Vice President Arizona College Prep Term Ends Spring 2026 |
| Chris Haak Tresurer Chaparral High School Term Ends Spring 2027 |
| Jessica Black Secretary Pusch Ridge Academy Term Ends Spring 2026 |
| Emily Reed Public Relations Paradise Valley High School Term Ends Spring 2026 |
| Kevin Berlat NSDA District Chair Mesa High School |
| Jim Welty Executive Director |
| Division Representatives |
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| Tim Cornwell Division I Representative McClintock High School Term Ends Fall 2026 |
| Dawn Berkshire Division I Representative Hamilton High School Term Ends Fall 2026 |
| Paige Thorgerson Division I Representative Mesa High School Term Ends Fall 2027 |
| Allison Ridley Division I Representative Chandler High School Term Ends Fall 2027 |
| Nick Leonardi Division II Representative BASIS Peoria Term Ends Fall 2027 |
| Heather Hunter Division II Representative American Leadership Academy Gilbert North Term Ends Fall 2027 |
| Matthew LaMunyon Division II Representative Empire High School Term Ends Fall 2026 |
| Tea Robinson Division II Representative Odyssey Institute Term Ends Fall 2026 |
| Daniel Waks Middle School Representative BASIS Scottsdale Term Ends 2027 |
| Stacy Trepanier Middle School Representative New Vistas Center for Education Term Ends Fall 2026 |