Weekend Speech & Debate Coaching
AYLUS Gainesville Branch — November 23, 2025
The AYLUS Gainesville Branch organized its Weekend Speech & Debate Coaching Program
at Oaks Hall School on Sunday, November 23rd, 2025, as part of the Huagen Chinese School
weekend program open to all community members. Volunteers Jalen Zheng, Logan Wu, Mia
Yu, and Michael Huan each 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.
Each volunteer spent 1 hour coaching students during the AYLUS Gainesville Weekend
Speech & Debate Program at Oaks 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:
● Jalen Zheng — 1 hour (1 hr coaching)
● Logan Wu — 1 hour (1 hr coaching)
● Mia Yu — 1 hour (1 hr coaching)
● Michael Huan — 1 hour (1 hr coaching)
Total Volunteer Hours: 4 hours