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To Quote, Or Not to Quote, That Is The Question

To Quote, Or Not to Quote, That Is The Question

by Ben Brown | Mar 30, 2022 | From Intermediate to Advanced, Negative, Strategy, TP

Most people would agree that higher speaker points tend to correlate with higher win rates in debate.  Of course, there will always be teams who get low speaks and still do exceptionally well, and there will be those who speak well but still are stuck going...
Mindset Change: Learning Above Winning

Mindset Change: Learning Above Winning

by Zachary Kos | Mar 25, 2022 | Coaching, Coaching a Club, From Intermediate to Advanced, From Novice to Intermediate

We all enjoy getting trophies. We all enjoy the recognition. We all enjoy a job well done. Does speech and debate have more to offer?  All it takes is one quick internet search to find that speech and debate offers infinite value to all ages. Additionally, you do...
Collapsing Is Only Scary If You’re a Building.

Collapsing Is Only Scary If You’re a Building.

by Jeremiah Mosbey | Mar 18, 2022 | From Intermediate to Advanced, Strategy, Technique, Thinking Strategically

It’s fairly often that I’ll make an argument and practically be wiped across the floor by my opponent’s response. Does that mean I’m a bad debater? Not at all! As much as we would like to believe otherwise, not every argument we make in debate...
You Should Relate To Your Judge. Here Are 3 Effective Techniques How.

You Should Relate To Your Judge. Here Are 3 Effective Techniques How.

by Justin Marwad | Mar 11, 2022 | From Intermediate to Advanced

In James 1:19, James makes it known that every person should be “quick to hear, slow to speak” and in Proverbs 18:2, Solomon goes as far as to say, “A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.”  The message that we can learn...
Be Yourself In Debate — The Judge Will Remember.

Be Yourself In Debate — The Judge Will Remember.

by Justin Marwad | Feb 5, 2022 | From Intermediate to Advanced

Oftentimes, people who think differently from the mainstream position are criticized for their views.  For instance, the founding of the United States of America and the freedom for which it stands only came about because certain people were bold enough to be...
Storytelling: Case Theses in Value Debate

Storytelling: Case Theses in Value Debate

by Nathanael Arroyave | Jan 26, 2022 | From Intermediate to Advanced, From Novice to Intermediate, LD, Thinking Strategically, Uncategorized

(Image Credit: Pixabay) Our hero breathes heavily, fending off blow after blow with what remains of his strength. He digs deep within himself for one last swing and lands a solid hit to his opponent’s jaw. His opponent staggers as our hero lands a second hit, and a...
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