Mission

Debate Club is dedicated to providing high-quality speech and debate instruction that empowers students to:

  • Develop Critical Thinking

  • Improve Public Speaking Confidence

  • Understand Argumentation and Refutation

  • Enhance Listening Skills

Vision

We envision a world where people know how to argue—not just to win, but to understand.

Through respectful discourse, we cultivate a culture where debate is a tool for learning, not just persuasion. We strive to develop advocates who can defend their beliefs with logic, integrity, and empathy—engaging in reasoned debate that leads to deeper understanding rather than division.

Meet the Team

  • Danny Cantrell

    Danny Cantrell

    Head Coach

    Professor and Director of Debate at Mt. San Antonio College. Danny has taught Speech & Debate for 22 years and has coached hundreds of National Champions.

  • Jennifer Cantrell

    Asst. Coach

    Attorney and community volunteer for the past 20 years. Jennifer competed in high school and college debate and enjoys working with young debaters.