by Lisa Alexander | Nov 22, 2009 | Coaching, Strategy
How many times have you walked into a debate only to face your worst nightmare? You are going negative against the absolute best team in your region. Your stomach clenches, your nerves flutter, and you get out your file of evidence all the while knowing that this team...
by Nathanael Yellis | Nov 20, 2009 | Coaching
As I’ve mentioned, I came to debate later in life (twenty, as opposed to the typical twelve). I found fulfillment in things like surfing and skiing. I didn’t need to win at debate in order to prove my worth. I wanted to win, but I was mature enough to...
by Isaiah McPeak | Nov 19, 2009 | Coaching, Research Tips
A user emailed me today mentioning being denied snacks at club for briefs that do not meet the length requirement, but being frustrated with not knowing what to do to extend past 1 or 2 pages of evidence. Here is my response. Please also leave some comments…What...
by Nathanael Yellis | Nov 17, 2009 | Coaching
I judged PHC Debate Camp’s tourney this year. After two rounds, I was known, apparently, as ‘that judge.’ The judge that requested a team argue in rhyme and told another team to argue alliteratively. Part of this was pure malevolence. More than that,...
by Nathanael Yellis | Nov 13, 2009 | Coaching, Research Tips, Strategy
Productive debaters cultivate broad, working knowledge across a wide range of issues. Part of this is research. Creating a comprehensive evidence bank is the first step. By this I mean knowing the US policy towards the Arizonan Toad, the consequences of that policy,...
