More than debate.
A leadership academy.
CTR Factor Debate Academy is built for families who want more than a summer camp a structured pathway to confidence, communication, and college-ready leadership.
Built differently. On purpose.
Most programs teach debate. We develop debaters into leaders through curriculum, mentorship, and real-world application.
Structured, Not Improvised
A real curriculum with skill progression not random meetings. Parents see clear, measurable growth.
Coaching + Mentorship
Every student gets both expert coaching and small-group mentoring. Skills compound faster.
College-Prep DNA
Built by educators focused on the skills colleges and employers actually reward.
Parent-Friendly Pathway
Clear next steps, predictable schedules, and a free starting point no guesswork.
Real growth, every dimension.
From the student's voice to the parent's peace of mind to the college admissions desk.
Student Outcomes
Speak with confidence, think under pressure, present without fear, and lead conversations with clarity.
Parent Benefits
Predictable schedule, clear progression, and visible growth you'll notice within weeks not years.
College Readiness Value
Debate transcripts, interview polish, and presentation skills that stand out on applications and in scholarship interviews.
Leadership Development
Mentoring circles develop the executive presence and decision-making future leaders need.
Leadership through
deliberate practice.
We don't expect students to lead by accident. We teach the components listening, framing, persuasion, composure and put students in structured reps until leadership becomes second nature.
- Skill-by-skill curriculum, not random topics
- Coaching feedback every session
- Mentor circles that build accountability
- Real-world application in interviews, presentations, and competition
What students become
- Confident speakers in any situation: classroom, interview, or stage
- Persuasive communicators
- Decisive leaders
- Standout college applicants
Alejandro Scott
Founder & Lead Coach
Our Founder's Story rooted in service, discipline, and the power of finding one's voice.
Born into a proud United States Marine Corps family, Alejandro spent his early years traveling the world, learning firsthand what it meant to adapt, persevere, and lead with integrity. When his father retired from the Marine Corps, the Scott family put down roots in Tampa, Florida, where Alejandro would grow up shaped by both the structure of military life and the opportunity of a new community.
As a student at Wesley Chapel High School, Alejandro worked hard to find his place and his purpose. It was through debate and leadership programs that everything changed. Debate became more than an activity it became a proving ground. He discovered confidence in his voice, clarity in his thinking, and the ability to stand his ground with respect and conviction. Leadership stopped being an abstract idea and became a lived experience.
That journey led Alejandro to achieve a lifelong dream: acceptance to New York University (NYU).
At NYU, Alejandro flourished. He served as President of the University Debate Team, earned national recognition as a National Debate Scholar, and was awarded the Michael K. Davis Debater of the Year (2022) one of the highest honors in collegiate debate. As a first-generation college graduate, his success reflected not only talent, but grit, discipline, and years of intentional growth.
Following graduation, Alejandro built a professional career in investment banking, closing million-dollar transactions, before transitioning into financial consulting at CTR Factor, Inc. Along the way, he remained deeply connected to the debate community competing, coaching, and judging at national tournaments; volunteering with the New York City Urban Debate League; and mentoring students through the International Public Policy Forum.
Through every stage of his journey, one belief remained constant:
- Debate changes lives.
- It builds confidence.
- It sharpens thinking.
- It creates leaders.
Driven by the desire to give students the same tools, mentorship, and opportunities that shaped his own path, Alejandro founded CTR Factor Debate Academy. The Academy exists to help students find their voice, develop disciplined leadership, and step confidently into classrooms, competitions, college, and beyond.
This is more than debate training.
It's about empowering voices and elevating futures.
A track record built on discipline, debate, and results.
Train under a coach who's walked the path.
We are here to guide every step of the journey from first session to college-ready confidence.
What parents are saying
"My daughter went from refusing to present in class to leading her student council in one semester."
"The coaches treat students like serious thinkers. He grew up overnight."
"More than a debate program it's leadership training disguised as something fun."
See the difference
for your student.
Start with a free summer session. No pressure, no payment, no commitment.
Questions? Call (877) 275-9472 or email social@ctrfactor.com