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Impromptu Mechanics

Impromptu Mechanics

by Joel Erickson | May 9, 2022 | Best Resources, From Novice to Intermediate, Impromptu, Speaking, Speech Events, Strategy

Last year, Ben wrote a superb piece on impromptu with a takeaway you should immediately incorporate into your Nationals prep regimen: strategically accumulate potential speech material related to adversity and personal relationships. I hope to expand this analysis...
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...
Don’t Be Afraid To Learn From and Teach Your Peers

Don’t Be Afraid To Learn From and Teach Your Peers

by Justin Marwad | Mar 22, 2022 | From Novice to Intermediate

A few weeks ago, I got the opportunity to watch a movie with my family about a young woman with Tourette’s syndrome who had the dream of becoming a teacher but had very frequent audible and motory tics. She applied to job after job and the schools would always...
Your Impromptu Neg How-To

Your Impromptu Neg How-To

by Amanda McPhetridge | Feb 14, 2022 | Debate Rounds, From Novice to Intermediate, Negative, Team Policy

The year- 2020. The tournament- A Regional District Qualifier(the last one before our season catapulted into nothingness.) The round- Finals.  In the hours leading up to debate breaks for finals, the new National Research Labs case was in the forefront of my...
How Much Evidence is Too Much?

How Much Evidence is Too Much?

by Jeremiah Mosbey | Feb 9, 2022 | From Novice to Intermediate, Research Tips, Strategy, Team Policy

Debaters don’t (usually) assert dominance with expensive sneakers or long, bushy beards. Instead, the token we typically rely on is the amount of evidence in our boxes, briefcases, or what have you. Evidence is power, and more evidence means more dedication to debate....
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, Lincoln-Douglas, 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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