The Brookdale Community College

Interested in Joining?

To all Brookdale Students & Potential Brookdale Students:

I would like to take this opportunity to invite all students interested in becoming great communicators to join the Brookdale Community College Speech Alliance, and compete for the award winning Brookdale Forensics team. ALL are welcome to come aboard and be part of our long tradition of excellence in the Speech Arts. Here are some of the benefits of participating on the:

  • The opportunity to develop outstanding public speaking and performance skills through individual and group coaching sessions with our dedicated staff.
  • The opportunity to compete very quickly—freshman join the “varsity” travelling team as soon as they are “tournament ready”—usually in their first semester!
  • Expenses paid travel to 10-14 regional tournaments a season at Colleges and Universities throughout the Northeastern U.S.
  • Expenses paid travel to Nationals, if qualified
  • The chance to travel and compete at the annual International Forensics Association Tournament (past locations include Paris, Rome, Prague, and more)
  • Opportunities for campus and community service
  • Opportunities for transfer to four year schools with Forensics Scholarships
  • And MUCH MORE!

I welcome parents and students to contact me with any questions you may have regarding the Brookdale Speech Alliance and Forensics team. Thank you for selecting Brookdale Community College and best wishes for a successful college experience!


Dan Leyes
Assistant Professor of Speech & Director of Forensics
Brookdale Community College
(732) 224-2530

Brookdale, The County College of Monmouth

765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ 07738-1543
An equal opportunity/affirmative action institution