by Anthony Severin | Nov 4, 2010 | Coaching, From Novice to Intermediate, Strategy
It will happen to the best of debaters. The idea that once so intrigued judges, wowed parents, and left negative teams with their jaws hanging open* sometimes loses it’s effectiveness. Or, maybe that effectiveness was never there in the first place, and despite...
by Isaiah McPeak | Sep 14, 2010 | Example Rounds, Briefs, and Case Studies, From Advanced to National-Class, Strategy
We often advocate taking risks in our blogging and coaching. You have no chance as an intermediate team against an experienced team through “straight refutation” that they are ready for and has failed dozens of times. Sometimes you need to try the hail...
by firewire | Jun 2, 2010 | Strategy
I just got back last week from the first annual National Invitational Tournament of Champions (aka NITOC). Since it was a national tournament, I had the opportunity to watch & debate several excellent teams who will also be going to the NCFCA national...
by Isaiah McPeak | Jan 19, 2010 | Strategy
Just got in a round and heard of a case that you hadn’t thought of before? What do you do? Just happened to me today in a way, so I’ll share what I did as a lesson. Here’s what you need to do though: go through all your TYPES of arguments and see...
by Isaiah McPeak | Oct 22, 2009 | Coaching
This is a short post on learning. Influences here are classical liberal arts + Dr. Tallmon (rhetoric professor at PHC and Director of Debate, therefore my mentor and boss). The process of human learning is simple but important to break down. It goes like this: First:...
