by Thaddeus Tague | Mar 10, 2018 | Best Resources, Coaching, Coaching a Club, Soapbox
Ethos camps are back! We are in the middle of scheduling and working out logistics for as many camps as we can. The camps page itself won’t be up for a bit, however, we did want to notify you of the first camp on the books! Patrick Henry College is hosting a week-long...
by Joshua Anumolu | Mar 3, 2018 | Soapbox, Tournaments
This is the second part of a post discussing learning and winning, and how each fits into competitive debate. You can read part one here. Another way we prioritize winning over learning is by putting arrangement before discovery. Arrangement Before Discovery I’ve...
by Joshua Anumolu | Feb 28, 2018 | Soapbox, Tournaments
This is the first part of a post on the relationship between learning and winning. Check back next week for the conclusion. “Debate is about learning, not winning.” We’ve all heard this cliche again and again, and in our hearts, we know it is true. We pay lip service...
by Joshua Hu | Feb 21, 2018 | From Intermediate to Advanced, From Novice to Intermediate, Soapbox
The biggest tournaments of the season are quickly approaching. NITOC 2018 will take place in a little over three months, while NCFCA and NSDA Nationals are set to begin in four months. This may make some of you uneasy. Perhaps you’ve already qualified to NITOC, but...
by Anna Johansen | Feb 17, 2018 | Communication/Rhetoric, From Novice to Intermediate, Soapbox, Technique
Looming ten feet tall, their steps shattered paving stones. The rumble of their debate boxes sent panicked crowds fleeing. Several witnesses reported seeing them breathe fire on at least one occasion, and their refutation skills had been known to make small children...
by Anna Johansen | Jan 31, 2018 | Soapbox
Let’s talk about everyone’s favorite subject: feeling like a failure. It’s an area in which I have extensive experience. I remember every time I said something idiotic; every ridiculous thing I’ve done; every daft choice I’ve made. (Or at least I would remember each...
