by Isaiah McPeak | Sep 6, 2008 | Coaching
My mom, a debate coach for 7 years who has started two clubs (Ambassadors for Truth in IL, and IMPACT in MD which recently took 2nd at nationals) and coached many successful debaters recently lectured to Region IX on coaching. Here are some of her notes that some may...
by Isaiah McPeak | Jul 20, 2008 | Coaching
Having just finished directing PHC’s debate camp, I had the privilege of seeing how people would treat cases and the negative side. Partially because of recommendation to do so, and partially from necessity, more than 50% of the debate rounds (including finals,...
by Dr. Srader | Jul 3, 2008 | Coaching, Featured, Guest Posts, Research Tips
Just to shore up my credibility, I’m going to give you a bit of biography. If I can, I’m going to keep that part to one short paragraph, and then I’ll get to the good stuff. I was an extremely mediocre debater in high school. In four years, I never...
by Isaiah McPeak | Jun 27, 2008 | Coaching
I recently wrote this to my club because people are trying to partner up and there’s a lot of miscommunication that goes on. A couple people suggested I post this. I’m not sure if this is helpful or not, but if you feel like being bored and reading what I...
by Isaiah McPeak | Dec 4, 2007 | Coaching, Strategy, Video
Dr. Michael Farris gives a lecture on how to cross-examine effectively, then Vector members practice.