by Isaiah McPeak | Jun 29, 2016 | Coaching
We were surprised as anybody by NCFCA’s recent announcement of abolishing outrounds for its qualifiers, and moving to an 8-prelim structure. Having run tournaments in five leagues and coached in 11, I can say with some authority that this seems pretty unique. NCFCA...
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 26, 2016 | Debate Rounds, The Parli Station
Lots of Ethos debaters are at nationals and we’re getting called and texted off the hook. Thankfully, we declined to write resolutions for such a time as this. Take a look at the “mess” of parli prep time, and how a strategy must be quickly formulated… plus what a...
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 Harrison Durland | Apr 28, 2016 | Disadvantages, Guest Posts, Strategy, Technique, Thinking Strategically
As has been noted before, impact calculus it is a fantastic tool for both aff and neg, but it is terribly underused. I totally understand; it can certainly get complicated, especially as you get into the long list of (admittedly over complicated) factors like...
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...
