by Noah Amedick | Mar 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
Do you like President Obama? What about his speaking style? Several months ago I was coaching a room of new students, exposing them to the fundamentals of debate. While going through several techniques of how to speak more effectively, I asked the group to list some...
by Abbey Lovett | Feb 15, 2016 | Strategy, Tournaments
Last year I decided to do an experiment. I was curious to see what impact healthy eating/fitness had on my success and energy levels at tournaments. The results were pretty crazy. I found that eating lean and healthy keeps me energized, optimistic, and “on my game” at...
by Isaiah McPeak | Feb 11, 2016 | Coaching, Technique
Ever heard normal people frustrated with debate jargon? They’re not the first. Check out this poem by Samuel Butler (best read aloud). We highlighted the cynical crux. The Logic and Rhetoric of Hudibras Samuel Butler (1616-1680) HE was in logic a great critic,...
by Abbey Lovett | Feb 10, 2016 | Ethos Info
Hello Debaters and Alum! We’re taking on some new interns. Over 50 alum have been able to use an Ethos position on their resumes for college and jobs, and earned excellent recommendation letters and experience in the process. If you’re interested in learning by doing...
by Cameron Bertron | Feb 4, 2016 | Technique, Thinking Strategically, Top Drills
From the moment you walk into a debate round you are communicating with everyone in the room. Everything you do matters, your dress, your posture, your expression, and especially your body language. Because even before the first line of your first speech the judge has...
