by Abbey Lovett | Jun 1, 2016 | Best Resources, Coaching, From Novice to Intermediate, Video
In this video, I outline my own personal journey from being a beginner debater to an intermediate debater. I point out the highs and lows, and some key steps that helped me reach my goals. If you’re a beginner debater who wants level up, feel free to contact me...
by Abbey Lovett | May 10, 2016 | Coaching, Strategy, Tournaments
If you’re headed to a national championship or want to take your skills to the national level next year, Isaiah has a few things you can work on. In this vlog, Isaiah tackles the question of what makes a national-class debater. Adopt these 4 traits into your...
by Emily Rose | Apr 22, 2016 | Coaching, Coaching a Club, Soapbox, Speech Events, Tournaments
Bright-eyed, bright-minded, bright future. Brae is one of my weekly students. He’s like most of you. Eager to spot logical fallacies, quick to provide well-researched evidence for his beliefs, hopes to become President one day, probably has a real shot. He wants...
by Abbey Lovett | Apr 11, 2016 | Coaching, Coaching a Club, From Advanced to National-Class, Technique, Tournaments, Video
In this post, Isaiah addresses winning outrounds. He takes a look at a couple techniques to utilize to increase your chances of winning those tough rounds. This post is especially beneficial for debaters who consistently break, but can’t manage to get past that...
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 Isaiah McPeak | Jan 26, 2016 | Coaching, Lincoln-Douglas, Parliamentary
I have an important question for you concerning this year’s resolution. I have several debaters who just switched to LD and are arguing the resolution about education and practical skills. They are taking a balanced negative stance that both practical skills and a...
