by Isaiah McPeak | Feb 25, 2015 | Tournaments
Just got a question from a debater struggling to win outrounds. I thought I’d share my response. The question: “For background, I’ve been doing debate for three years and I’ve always done exceptionally well when it comes to prelims. This year...
by BrennaBakke | Mar 7, 2013 | Soapbox, Tournaments
I’m in my fourth year of Team Policy debate and on my third partner. My first partner was a nerdy senior boy who I knew somewhat well by that point. I was thirteen. When I went to his house to work, he would make me watch Llamas with Hats videos, and it’s truly a...
by Zack Voell | Jan 31, 2013 | Coaching, Tournaments
It is a fact that the first morning debate round of any tournament is not the debate that anyone wants their grandparents, friends, or parents to watch. Why? Because we are exhausted, and will not perform at our maximum potential. Or, in the words of Coach Jen (Jen...
by Drew | Sep 14, 2012 | Tournaments
Last winter, just a few days before the beginning of February, I called my debate coach, Isaiah McPeak, to tell him the results of my first tournament. After listening to the info, extending congratulations, and being thanked, Isaiah proceeded to ask me if I wanted to...
by Zack Voell | Sep 12, 2012 | From Novice to Intermediate, Technique, Tournaments
Taken/compiled from “The Debate Bible”, by Jon Bruschke Partner Interaction: 1. DO NOT interrupt your prepping partner unless they explicitly ask for your help. Immediately before they get up to speak, you get 30 seconds to tell them the 3 or 4 most...
by Isaiah McPeak | Jul 9, 2012 | Coaching, Soapbox, Tournaments
Nationals is just like any other tournament. Grab some coffee and read that again. I know what you’re thinking: “Just like any other tournament? Yeah, right. Just like any other tournament where I get pounded to a pulp!” Receiving an invitation to the national...
