by emilyerose | May 26, 2017 | Coaching, Featured, From Intermediate to Advanced
As I write this, I’m jam-packed in between all 6 of my siblings, way too many pillows, never enough snacks, and stacks of suit bags in our family’s van as we head to NITOC. The national tournament for Stoa begins Monday, NCFCA kicks off in 18 days, and NSDA kicks off...
by Joshua Anumolu | May 16, 2017 | Coaching, Debate Rounds
In my last post, we covered that in order to be effective communicators, not only must we cater to the audience’s mind, but to the audience’s heart. Let’s apply this to a specific example: fairness. In short, not only must you win the flow, you must win on...
by Anna Johansen | May 12, 2017 | Coaching, Soapbox
I watched as you came to Regionals, practically vibrating with anticipation. You had to make every round count because you didn’t know if this chance would be your last: your last chance to speak; your last chance to debate. It was your last chance to qualify for...
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...
by Isaiah McPeak | Mar 28, 2017 | Coaching, Coaching a Club, Communication/Rhetoric, Soapbox
Editor’s Note: As Isaiah steps down as CEO, Head Coach, and Leader of Ethos, it seems rather prudent to publish this post, which embodies everything Isaiah taught and will continue to teach. This idea of teaching with a lens of “But why?” continues...
by Noah Howard | Feb 21, 2017 | Coaching, From Intermediate to Advanced, Soapbox
This is it. This is what you’ve been waiting for. The stage is set. You’ve been wanting to debate in finals for two years, and now you finally get your chance. As you walk up the steps to take your place, you can’t help feeling like a champion already. Even though you...
