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...
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...
by Ben Brown | Jan 19, 2022 | Concept Analysis, From Advanced to National-Class
I’ve found that a major downside of dedicating time to speech and debate instead of some other high school extracurricular is that it’s painful not being able to tell everyone about my amazing escapades in certain rounds. Sure, if I played basketball, anybody...
by Zachary Kos | Jan 14, 2022 | Best Resources, Communication/Rhetoric, From Intermediate to Advanced, From Novice to Intermediate, Speech Events, Thinking Strategically, Uncategorized
We hear coaches (and judges) discuss the need to “stand out from the competition.” Point well taken. Just one question: What does this mean for writing, blocking, and performing our platforms? If you have ever asked or thought of a similar question, you are not alone....
by Luke Castle | Jan 12, 2022 | Coaching, Strategy, Technique
You’ve made it, you’re coming up on the tournament season, and you’re now at that spot where you are in your hotel room stressing yourself out about what comes next. I want to give you a few quick words of encouragement to have on hand going into that...
by Amanda McPhetridge | Jan 7, 2022 | From Novice to Intermediate, Negative, Thinking Strategically, Uncategorized
(Shutterstock, cvm) When preparing for a big game, there is one thing all football players are required to know. The game plan. Various plays prepared beforehand to use during the game. What is your debate game plan? What will you say if the Negative team...
