When

  1. Online- Zoom: Mon. 8 pm ET, Wed. 630 pm ET, Fri. 5 pm ET, Sat. 11 am & 1 pm ET

Who:    Grades 6-12

Time:   1 hour

Online Group Size is limited to 6 students*

Skill Level: Developing Fundamental Skills

Focus:  Speak START™ sets a strong Public Speaking foundation for speakers who are apprehensive or have difficulty speaking in public when they're not comfortable or relaxed. This program is necessary for any speaker who wants to develop fundamental public speaking skills to build their speaking confidence to excel in and out of class.

The Speak START ™program is based on skill ability. Our PSFT Coaches are equipped to motivate and challenge our speakers while providing appropriate coaching techniques and feedback that set a foundation for effective communication life skills.

Our Speak START™ Program has been proven to help bright but shy students to:

  • Build Confidence

  • Refine thinking

  • Manage Fear/Anxiety 

  • Increase Class Participation

  • Embrace Non-verbal Skills

  • Organize Thoughts

  • Improve Articulation

  • Identify Leadership Skills

Highly skilled Public Speaking Coaches teach the Speak START™ program and utilize our signature techniques and the most up-to-date resources to build a young speaker's confidence and social interaction. Our interactive coaching style provides a fun and friendly environment to ensure our young speaker is engaged and motivated to give 100%.

Upon successfully completing the program, speakers will receive a digital Certificate of Achievement verifying the hours of development and commitment. 

All speakers will receive ongoing assessments measuring progress.

All sessions are recorded for reinforcement and feedback

*Enrollment Minimum and Limits: All group classes have enrollment minimums and limits as listed in the program descriptions. Public Speaking for Teens (PSFT) reserves the right to cancel, combine, or reschedule sessions if the minimum number of (3) three students for the session is not met.