by Drew | Jun 9, 2011 | From Advanced to National-Class, Technique
Heading into nationals, I find myself in another quandary of speaking style and the absolute best strategy for persuasive speaking. At nationals nearly everyone is expected to be fairly proficient at getting things across and doing it a persuasive way. And the way I...
by Isaiah McPeak | May 27, 2011 | Coaching
This week we had three days of nats prep at Drew’s house. Amy wrote a nice note that should be helpful to anyone going to nationals. We spent most of our time focusing on being clever, impactful, and memorable. Good work this week guys. Thanks Drew for letting...
by Zack Voell | May 21, 2011 | Coaching
For introductory purposes, I was not originally planning on submitting this article to be published here, on the Ethos site because I know I might develop a bad reputation of being an advocacy hater (but due to a push from my partner, it’s published). This...
by Drew | May 12, 2011 | From Intermediate to Advanced, Technique
What is the very first thing you are going to remember about this post? Probably the title. Unless I can top that title with an equally intense conclusion. The same principle applies to debate and applies to speaking in general. Actually there are two principles in...
by Isaiah McPeak | May 5, 2011 | Coaching, From Novice to Intermediate, Technique
An Ethos Customer asked us: “Could you give tips on developing credibility while maintaining rapport with the judges? Especially for girls. Guys seem to have a slightly easier time of it. I usually give funny and rather pertinent stories as openers for my...
by Zack Voell | May 3, 2011 | Coaching, Speech Events
All too often I find that some of the debaters who haven’t started on the journey towards wisdom (which can be taught by debate, actually) quiver in fear behind their debate boxes, cracking binders, and piles of paper occasionally peering out at…them: the...
