The Ace Peak Team


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Head Coach:
Joseph Abell

As the founder of Ace Peak, Joseph has coached for thousands of hours at the highest level. His theory and strategy are now accepted as standard across the country.

Joseph pushes his students to redefine their best. The results: they have won 20 national championships, entered prestigious universities, and set new records for competitive excellence.

  • Recommended for: Experienced students.

  • Certified for: Everything.


Senior Coach:
Drew Magness

Drew never rests in his search for a better strategy. He knows that in a high-stakes round, every word must be used to build an advantage. His mastermind grasp of competition powered the most dominant run in history: 6 national championships in a single season.

Now, he's helping students write their own winning playbooks. 

  • Specialties: LD, TP, Parli, Moot Court, Limited Preps, Platforms.

  • Also certified for: Model Congress, Mock trial, Public Forum.

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Associate Coach:
Micah Diaz

Micah decided to win a national championship right after ending his novice season. After a year of relentless hard work, he returned to Nationals and won the Tournament Championship title.

Now, he's sharing his limitless energy and enthusiasm with his students.

  • Specialty: LD.

  • Also certified for: Parli, Limited Preps, Platforms, and Interps.


Associate Coach:
David Alcazar

David decided to win nationals when he was 13 years old. In his senior year, he created one of the strongest performances ever delivered on a national stage: winning the Team Policy and Parliamentary final rounds with a combined judge split of 19-3.

David is patient, relentless, and optimistic. Now, he’s helping students tell their own incredible stories.

  • Specialty: TP and Parli.

  • Also certified for: Limited Preps, Platforms.

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