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We're Hiring—Apply to Join Team NSDA!
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We're seeking a Membership Coordinator for a full-time, remote position. The Coordinator will serve as a primary contact for current and prospective members, providing exceptional customer service and support. They will also support the development of instructional resources, support member onboarding, and contribute to school retention and recruitment efforts. We are looking for a candidate who can start before the end of the school year. If you're passionate about expanding access to speech and debate and helping other coaches make the most of their experience, apply to join our team!
P.S. Please consider sharing this job with any interested alumni!
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Join us TONIGHT for a National Tournament Info Session
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Are you planning to attend the National Tournament in June? Join NSDA staff and local hosts for an overview of 2025 National Tournament logistics and a Q&A session today, February 18 at 6:00 p.m. CT. A recording will be made available on the website for those unable to attend the live session. Register »
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Create a Student Leadership Program
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As spring approaches, it's a great time to lay the groundwork for any new initiatives you want to introduce to your team next year. Offering leadership opportunities on your team facilitates peer coaching and mentorship, positively influences team culture, fosters leadership qualities in students, and inspires the next generation of coaches. Plus, it can help you offload some coaching or admin responsibilities. Upon completion of our free NSDA Learn course, you will be able to:
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- Build a student leadership model that fits your team.
- Attract, interview, select, and onboard student leaders.
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Train leaders to run practices and bootcamps independently.
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Join our Instagram Live with Alum Josh Gad
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Please join us on Instagram this Thursday, February 20 at 4:00 p.m. CT for a live Q&A with Josh Gad as we dive deeper into the impact speech and debate had on his life and his trajectory to becoming an award-winning actor, singer, and comedian.
Did you know Josh Gad competed at NSU University School in Florida from 1996 to 1999? Josh was the Humorous Interpretation national champion in 1999 as well as the Original Oratory champion in 1998 and 1999. Enjoy his national champion 1998 Original Oratory performance, “Punchline.”
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Public Forum Topic Resource Update
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Due to changing circumstances, we have updated the Public Forum topic analysis and made a new version available that is combined with the usual mid-topic advanced evidence brief. This topic resource is available to all members!
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Submit a Nomination for the Activating Equity Award
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Nominations are open for the Activating Equity Award! We are excited to recognize a group or organization dedicated to building a culture of fairness and access in middle school and high school speech and debate. The winning nomination will receive $5,000 toward their mission and special recognition at the National Tournament.
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| Presented by the Alben W. Barkley Forum for Debate, Deliberation, and Dialogue at Emory University
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Help us Find the Next Hall of Fame Legend
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As part of our Centennial Celebration in 2025, you have the unique opportunity to recognize an award worthy coach or a non-coach adult who has been an avid speech and debate supporter in your area! Nominate them for Hall of Fame Legend consideration and they could be honored at the National Tournament this summer! Regardless of whether they win, nominating them and sharing the words you wrote can help show them the difference they make in the lives of students on your team.
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Seeking Policy Topic Ideas
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Are you a high school Policy Debate coach interested in writing a topic paper and attending the annual topic meeting? Apply for the Policy Topic Fellowship! The NSDA has partnered with the NFHS to offer two Policy Debate topic fellowships to increase representation in the Policy Debate topic selection process. Learn more and apply by April 1 »
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Teaching Public Speaking with You in a Box Speeches
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In lesson 21 of Start Here: Teaching Public Speaking, students give a speech with three points represented by three objects that represent themselves—one each for past, present, and future. It must also have an attention getting device, state its purpose in the intro with a point preview, and have a review and tieback in the conclusion. These "You in a Box" speeches will be recorded as they are delivered, then students will be assigned to reflect on their delivery, writing, and overall effect for an additional assessment. All the units in the Start Here series are included with your NSDA membership.
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Sharpen Your Team's Skills with Springboard Scrimmages
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There are six more free, online practice this semester with live judges and ballots. These are ideal practice sessions for speech and debate students who want to build their confidence in competing while also receiving real feedback from judges across the nation. Learn more or register »
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