Adam debated for four years at Ayala and Damien High School, earning 20 career bids and qualifying for the Tournament of Champions three times. He competed in Policy and LD, winning or reaching the finals of Harvard-Westlake twice, The Barkley Forum, Arizona State, College Prep, Loyola, Jack Howe, Meadows, Cal Round Robin and Damus invitationals. Adam reached the quarter or semifinals of NDCA, Berkeley, Mid America Cup, Harvard-Westlake RR, Nano Nagle, Grapevine, and the King RR. He mainly specializes in policy debate.