by D. J. Mendenhall | Jan 17, 2022 | Lincoln-Douglas
When I first started debating, I was told to define the terms of the resolution, and that was it. I didn’t really know why exactly I had to define the term, which terms I was supposed to define, or how to do it right. But my next year was filled with definitional...
by Zachary Kos | Jan 14, 2022 | Best Resources, Communication/Rhetoric, From Intermediate to Advanced, From Novice to Intermediate, Speech Events, Thinking Strategically, Uncategorized
We hear coaches (and judges) discuss the need to “stand out from the competition.” Point well taken. Just one question: What does this mean for writing, blocking, and performing our platforms? If you have ever asked or thought of a similar question, you are not alone....
by Luke Castle | Jan 12, 2022 | Coaching, Strategy, Technique
You’ve made it, you’re coming up on the tournament season, and you’re now at that spot where you are in your hotel room stressing yourself out about what comes next. I want to give you a few quick words of encouragement to have on hand going into that...
by Jala Boyer | Jan 9, 2022 | Apologetics
We are on the final stretch and are about to cover the last category for this in-depth analysis of NCFCA’s new Apologetics topics. If I am honest, the category of “Man and Sin” is a bit more diverse than I anticipated because it covers five unique...
by Amanda McPhetridge | Jan 7, 2022 | From Novice to Intermediate, Negative, Thinking Strategically, Uncategorized
(Shutterstock, cvm) When preparing for a big game, there is one thing all football players are required to know. The game plan. Various plays prepared beforehand to use during the game. What is your debate game plan? What will you say if the Negative team...
