Weekend Speech & Debate Coaching
AYLUS Gainesville Branch — December 14, 2025
The AYLUS Gainesville Branch organized its Weekend Speech &Debate Coaching Program
at Oaks Hall School on Sunday, December 14, 2025, as part of the Huagen Chinese School
weekend program open to all community members. Volunteers Mia Yu and Daniel Wei
contributed 1 hour of free volunteer service of in-person coaching services. During this
session, the volunteers provided hands-on instruction for students ranging from 3rd grade
to high school, introducing them to the fundamentals of debate, speech structure, and
persuasive communication. The coaches guided participants through speaking drills, case
organization, and teamwork exercises designed to strengthen confidence and critical
thinking.
On Sunday, December 14, 2025, each volunteer spent 1 hour coaching students during the
AYLUS Gainesville Weekend Speech & Debate Program at Oak Hall School. Preparation time
was directly related to the teaching content and considered part of the volunteer service.
By sharing their experiences as competitive debaters and youth leaders, the volunteers
helped inspire younger students to express their ideas clearly and respectfully. This weekly
program continues to promote leadership, logic, and civic engagement — key values of the
AYLUS mission — while enriching Gainesville’s educational community.
Volunteers:
● Mia Yu — 1 hour (1 hr coaching)
● Daniel Wei — 1 hour (1 hr coaching)
Total Volunteer Hours: 2 hours