Helping Young Voices Rise

Our mission is to make speech and debate education accessible, joyful, and powerful. We believe every student deserves the confidence to speak and the skills to succeed. Through expert instruction, community connection, and national opportunities, we help students thrive both on and off the stage.

Meet our founder

Dontae Hill, widely known as “The Forensics Guy,” is a nationally recognized speech and debate coach with decades of experience helping students find their voice, build confidence, and thrive on and off the stage. A passionate advocate for education, equity, and self-expression, Dontae has spent his career empowering young speakers from all backgrounds to share their stories, think critically, and speak with purpose. He launched Forensics Forever with the vision of creating a supportive, inclusive space where students of all skill levels could grow through the transformative power of public speaking, interpretation, and debate. Today, his programs have impacted hundreds of families across the country—building not just better speakers, but stronger leaders.

What Drives Us

  • We believe communication is the gateway to academic excellence. At Forensics Forever, students don’t just memorize facts—they learn how to express, analyze, and defend ideas with clarity and confidence. Through structured weekly practice, real-time feedback, and national competition opportunities, students build a foundation of critical thinking, persuasive writing, and analytical listening. These are the very skills that enhance classroom performance, boost standardized test scores, and strengthen college applications.

    We don’t just teach public speaking—we teach powerful, academic communication that opens doors in school and beyond.

  • Learning doesn’t have to feel like a chore. At Forensics Forever, we create a space where laughter, creativity, and learning go hand-in-hand. Students explore public speaking and debate in engaging, interactive ways that keep them curious and motivated. Whether they’re telling stories, giving speeches, or playing debate games, every session is filled with energy, creativity, and joy. This playful approach builds intrinsic motivation—so students want to participate, want to improve, and want to come back week after week.

    We believe when students enjoy the process, they accelerate their progress—and that joy becomes their superpower.

  • At Forensics Forever, your child is more than a participant—they’re a valued voice in a vibrant, diverse community. We welcome students of all backgrounds and abilities, and we intentionally foster a culture of inclusion, kindness, and mutual respect. No student is too shy, too new, or too different. Everyone belongs, and everyone is encouraged to speak up, take space, and support their peers.

    Through warm encouragement and team-based activities, students build friendships that go beyond competition and skills that nurture empathy and leadership.

  • Speech and debate aren’t just about arguments and facts—they’re about imagination, emotion, and storytelling. At Forensics Forever, we help students unlock their creativity and use it to communicate with power and originality. Whether performing a Dramatic Interpretation, designing an Informative speech, or crafting a personal Oratory, students learn to engage audiences with compelling delivery and unique perspective.

    We don’t want kids to sound like everyone else. We want them to sound like themselves—confident, creative, and unforgettable.

  • At Forensics Forever, we don’t just give feedback—we teach students how to use it to grow. Each student receives regular, personalized, and constructive critiques in a judgment-free zone. Our coaches model how to receive suggestions with confidence, how to refine delivery without fear, and how to view “mistakes” as stepping stones to excellence.

    This process builds resilience, emotional intelligence, and a drive for excellence that students carry into every area of their lives—from school to sports to future careers.