See what a few of our customers have to say

"Micah Magness has coached me for a substantial portion of my speech and debate career, even before he graduated or created Citadel. He taught me from the ground up in speeches that I struggled with, guiding me not only in how to give a good speech, but in understanding the purpose and mindset I should have for that specific event. The coaching Citadel offers is nothing like I’ve ever experienced before. Micah approaches every session with a passion and a goal, connecting the theory that he personally tried and tested with the practical application and drills that reinforce it in every speech and debate round you find yourself in."

- Joshua Wang (TX)

“This was my first real year consistently competing in LD, and Micah’s coaching completely changed my trajectory as a debater. I started the season with average speaks, but after the coaching I reached top 10 in both LD ranking and LD speaks, largely because of how detailed and personalized his coaching is. He went through a lot of my ballots, compiled my speaker points into a document, and helped me identify exact patterns in what I needed to improve, which led to a huge jump in my performance. His lectures and argument generation are extremely practical and actually translate into winning rounds, making him easily more effective than any other coach I tried. Beyond that, he genuinely prioritizes your success and happiness, going as far as supporting decisions that wouldn’t benefit him, which shows he cares about you as more than just a student.”
⁃ Noah Vo (CA)

“I started coaching with Micah for parliamentary debate about a month ago. Prior to coaching, I had been inconsistent at parli and didn’t fully grasp concepts like framework and had poor prep strategy. Over the last few weeks, my grasp on rounds has greatly improved. During our calls, he is able to diagnose exactly what our problems are and is always able to provide concrete advice and helpful drills. I 100% recommend Micah’s guidance.”

⁃ Cash Carli (CA)

“I started LD for the first time very last minute at the end of my senior year. I knew NOTHING about LD, and I needed to get two checks VERY quickly. One of the greatest things I struggled with was getting into the LD mindset; Micah’s coaching was really beneficial because he taught me how I should think about LD. His coaching has taught me so many things including organization, logical arguments, how to communicate in the most effective and clear manner, time management, and especially how to prep your cases in order to win rounds. With his help, I was able to immediately qualify!"

⁃ Lana Reeder (CA)

“Micah has been a huge help in my growth as a debater, always taking the time to explain things in a clear and really helpful way. He’s easy to work with and consistently pays attention to the little details that make a big difference. Because of his support and approach, I’ve genuinely improved and feel more confident in what I’m doing."

⁃ Jack Twogood (AZ)

“We have hired Micah for both group and one-on-one coaching sessions. Micah shows up to each session ready to encourage and equip his students. He thoughtfully and winsomely engages with them so that they can develop skills they will use for a lifetime. He draws them out, believes in them, and offers ideas, accountability, and feedback so that they can move forward not only in debate, but also in life. Highly recommend."

⁃ A Stoa Mom

“After many years of speech and debate, I thought there wasn’t much more I could get out of coaching. My experience was similar to that of my peers, where it seemed coaches would often teach the same material repeatedly, decreasing the value of coaching in subsequent years. Needless to say, I was hesitant to pay for any more. However, just a few sessions in, Citadel felt unique. From the tailored practice schedules to the in-depth round analysis, Citadel was unique in that it showed me a practical approach rather than just theory. This method led to a higher level of competition focused on the true in-round experience. I believe that makes Citadel worth it.”

⁃ Joshua Tham (OK)

“I recently started parliamentary debate coaching with Micah, and he quickly identified our weak spots and gave clear, practical explanations. For me personally, I never fully understood framing rounds in parli, even working under previous coaches, but the way Micah explained it finally made it click. I highly recommend his coaching to anyone looking to elevate both their skills and results.”

⁃ Wynn Huang (CA)

“Micah is an amazing debate coach who clearly cares about and enjoys helping his students! My favorite part of his coaching is the way he provides feedback that is kind and encouraging as well as constructive and helpful."

⁃ Grace Mauriello (TX)

“Micah was an incredible resource for our son as he prepared for debate through Classical Conversations. As a novice debater, he needed guidance not just in content, but in how to think, research, and structure a strong case. Micah met him exactly where he was and helped him build confidence step by step. Our son walked into both his TP and LD debates feeling prepared, capable, and excited—something we truly credit to Micah’s coaching. We’re so grateful for the impact he had and would absolutely recommend him to any student, from beginners to more experienced debaters."

⁃ A Homeschooling Mom