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YOU SHOULD BECOME A DEBATE INSTRUCTOR (FOR YOURSELF)

Jobs are less secure. AI is moving faster than hiring managers. Career ladders are being pulled-up.

Being a strategic thinker doesn't panic.

Plan for your future by building options. Protect your time, your talent, and your independence.

Make your next strategic move with Debate Tutors by Debate Matters.

Why Work Together? Because the Math Checks Out.

You could market yourself alone. Build a brand, run ads (costing literal thousands), and hope someone bites.

Or, you could build into something bigger.

(note: Here comes the debate stuff)

Our Theory

John Nash’s (Nobel laureate, Princeton mathematician, A Beautiful Mind) game theory showed that when individuals act in their own interest while considering others’ choices, everyone can benefit. It’s called a Nash Equilibrium—and it’s used by economists in every industry. (1)

Debate Matters instructors work independently but not in isolation. By sharing best practices, referrals, and a common platform, each instructor strengthens their own position and the overall value of the network. Collaboration is the strategy.

Strategic Cooperation Among Instructors

Join a network where independent instructors collaborate without isolation. Share best practices, exchange referrals during unavailability, and align teaching methods to elevate every member’s results and client satisfaction, creating a Nash Equilibrium where individual success amplifies the group.

Shared Marketing Costs

Pool resources through a unified 30% flat fee that funds collective marketing, slashing individual ad spends via economies of scale. Gain broader reach and consistent branding that builds instant trust, far outperforming solo Instagram hustles or fragmented efforts.

Centralized Customer Platform

Access a one-stop hub like an "auto row” for debate services, where clients compare instructors, book seamlessly, and benefit from increased visibility. Enjoy handled logistics—scheduling, payments, no-shows—while focusing on coaching, with vetted peers boosting your credibility.

Benefits To You

We Protect Your Time.

Opportunity to make money online from working from home

You Set Your Rates and Hours.

We don’t cap what you can earn. You decide your price. You decide your availability.

Community and Mentorship.

You’re not alone. You can access coaching resources, ask for help, and grow with peers who take this seriously.

We Handle Logistics.

Scheduling, payment processing, no-shows, session tracking—we take care of it. You show up, coach, and get paid.

Built-in Credibility.

We’re a platform run by elite coaches with decades of national-level experience. Our brand lends credibility to your profile, especially if you’re early in your career.

Bottom Line.

You could go it alone. But we’ve built the infrastructure so you don’t have to.

Register on Platform

Register as a teacher on Platform and start filling in the required information.

Complete Profile

Complete the profile by adding qualifications, experience, and skills.

Start Teaching

Accept session requests and start taking online classes.

Questions? We have answers!!

How much can I actually make?

Here’s a realistic part-time setup for a month:

Private or semi-private coaching:
8 hours at $50/hour = $400

Teach a Saturday workshop: “How to Win With Parent Judges”
A 2-hour universal class on argument strategy, refutation, and judge adaptation—useful for any debate format.
9 students at $50 each = $450

Judge practice rounds:
3 rounds at $50 each = $150

Total billed: $1,000

Debate Matters takes 30% to cover payment processing, marketing, scheduling tools, customer support, and admin costs.

Your Take-Home: $700
(Not bad for about 13 hours of teaching)

And you stay in control:
Set your hours
Set your rates
Choose your clients
No conflict with school coaching or other jobs
This is flexible, low-pressure, and built around you.

Why choose Debate Tutors by Debate Matters over coaching a prep group?

First, those don't have to be mutually exclusive. If you're coaching in a prep group, you've probably got a single format, with kids with very specific goals. Kids compete in debate beyond the national circuit.

But, if you're looking for additional benefits of working with us:
- You can start your own prep group. Build your own following, keep your own clients, and grow on your terms.
- No long-term commitment. Life changes. If you need to step back, just do it.
- You pick who you teach. No awkward assignments or forced pairings.
- No travel requirements. Coach without giving up your weekends.
- Total control over your schedule. Teach when it works for you.
- Set your own rates. Charge what you’re worth.
- You’re independent. We support your work, not own it.
- We’ll make it fit. Whatever your situation, we’ll help you find a setup that works.

How does Debate Tutors by Debate Matters compare to other tutoring platforms?

Most platforms take a big cut. We take 30%. Flat.
No hidden markups. No weird fees. What you charge is what your client pays—period. That builds trust and keeps people coming back.

You’re not just stuck doing private hourly gigs.
With Debate Matters, you can also teach group classes, lead workshops, and work toward school partnerships. You’re building something for yourself.

And this is a debate-only platform.
Every student, parent, and school is here for one reason: debate. You’re not competing with SAT tutors or math generalists.

How do others compare?
- Wyzant: 25% cut plus a 9% service fee for students. No debate category. You’re lumped in with "public speaking.”
- Varsity Tutors: You earn $15–$20/hr. They charge families $70–$95. You do the work; they keep most of the money.
- Chegg: You get ~$20/hr. They cap your rate and still take 20–30%. No debate section.
- Tutor.com: You make $11–$13/hr. They charge $39. You keep less than a third.
- Skooli: You get $25/hr. They charge $49. Half goes to them.
- Preply: They take all of your first session, then 18–33% after that. No debate focus.
- TutorMe: You’re stuck at $16/hr, no matter what they charge.
- Revolution Prep: You earn $25–$28/hr. Their markup? They don’t tell you.

What if I'm already coaching debate at a school?

We’re a school-first company. Helping your program comes first. There are tons of debate formats and age groups, and we’ll make sure there’s no conflict. Just reach out and tell us your situation.

We’ll work with you to build something of your own without giving up your current commitments.

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