What is Citadel?
In ancient warfare, the citadel served as the defensive stronghold at the highest point of a great city. Citadel Coaching was founded on the belief that nations and ideas have this in common: a need for unwavering defense.
We train students to fortify the conceptual within the walls of the practical. The result is not just understanding, but the ability to compete with precision, confidence, and repeatable success.
Our Story
After 12 years of competing in speech and debate, Micah Magness decided to share his expertise with others and founded Citadel Coaching. Built on the values of integrity, mentorship, competitive excellence, education, and God’s glory, Citadel exists to develop students both as competitors and as individuals of character and conviction. The platform serves students from across the nation, ranging from first-time novices to established champions, equipping each one with the skills, mindset, and discipline necessary for consistent success. Through personalized coaching and intentional investment, Citadel aims not only to produce stronger speakers and debaters, but to shape lives marked by excellence, purpose, and lasting growth.
Our Philosophy
Our coaching philosophy is rooted in application, not abstraction. Coaching at Citadel is not a lecture-driven recitation of strategies, nor a passive overview of debate theory; it is a hands-on process of turning concepts into repeatable in-round execution. While we teach novel strategy and advanced competitive frameworks, ideas are immediately translated into tangible instruction, drills, and concrete decision-making under pressure. Students do not simply learn what to do. They learn how to do it consistently, clearly, and effectively in every round they enter.
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