by Noah Howard | Nov 1, 2017 | Debate Rounds, Strategy, Technique
It was 10:30 pm at NITOC 2016, and I was about to give the last speech of the last out round of the day. I had almost everything prepared. Almost. The problem was, Neg had run an argument that I just couldn’t come up with a response to. But it was okay, I had two...
by Noah Howard | Aug 30, 2017 | Coaching, DebateSmart, Top Drills
Ever met one of those debaters that just seem to get it? You know, the ones that come in at twelve years old and within a year are winning tournaments along with the hearts and minds of their audiences? Well, believe it or not, it’s not always talent that sets these...
by Noah Howard | Jul 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
Ahhh summer. Don’t you love it? 3 months of long days filled with nothing but long walks on the beach and long naps in the sun. And also, DEBATEEEEEEEE! If you’re like the average debater, then you’ve probably already spent AT LEAST five hours looking into your...
by Noah Howard | Apr 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
You’re feeling great. You’re feeling ecstatic. You’re feeling like you’re going to win. You responded to every single critique, turned every DA, and defended every advocate. Over 15 of your friends watched the round, and every single one of them said you were...
by Noah Howard | Apr 11, 2017 | Coaching, From Novice to Intermediate, Strategy
Have you ever lost to a case simply because your audience didn’t understand what was happening? If you’ve debated for any time at all, chances are your answer is an emphatic yes. Complicated cases are as abundant in number as they are frustrating to hit. But it...
