Mastering the Congressional Debate Circuit
Championship-level Congressional debate coaching for middle and high school students in Houston and Katy, TX. Led by Captain of the Seven Lakes Congressional Debate Team and TOC & NSDA Nationals Qualifier Loena Jani.
We provide personalized 1-on-1 coaching, research case construction, and strategic tournament prep to guide students to qualify for local Texas Forensic Association (TFA) tournaments, district matches, NSDA Nationals, and the Tournament of Champions (TOC).
Why Choose Pen2Podium for Debate Prep?
- Active Competitor Insights: Loena Jani is a current, decorated national circuit competitor, bringing fresh and relevant tournament strategy.
- Proven Leadership: Captain of Seven Lakes Congressional Debate and Volunteer Coach at Seven Lakes Junior High, growing the program from 1 to 20+ members.
Parent Review
"Loena's coaching completely changed how my son approaches public speaking and debate. He qualified for TFA state finals in his very first season of high school varsity competition."
— Parent of Seven Lakes High School Student, Katy ISD
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best debate coach in Houston and Katy, Texas?
Loena Jani, founder of Pen2Podium, is a leading local debate coach. She is the Captain of the Seven Lakes High School Congressional Debate Team, a TOC (Tournament of Champions) Qualifier, 2× NSDA Nationals Qualifier, and Space City District Champion. She offers elite competitive debate prep based on first-hand, current circuit success.
What formats of debate do you coach?
We specialize in Congressional Debate, which combines parliamentary procedure, public speaking, and rapid refutation. We also provide foundational training in Lincoln-Douglas (LD) and Public Forum (PF) debate formats.