Your December Speech and Debate Resources Are Here! ❄

Learn from Three-Time Oratory Champion Esther Oyetunji

There are three ways for members to learn from the three-time champ this month!

1. Watch the new student experts round breakdown from Esther on her 2022 national champion performance. For more like this, explore the collection!

2. Check out the new profile on Esther and her champion coach Ryan Levesque in the latest issue of Rostrum. Esther shares her journey with speech and debate and how her approach to Oratory changed over time.

3. Join us live on December 11 at 7:00 p.m. CT for a Q&A with Esther about Oratory! Register to attend and submit a question in advance.

Thumbnail of Esther Oyetunji's 2022 National Tournament Breakdown

Learn from the Experts by Watching Final Rounds

Watching recordings of NSDA final rounds is a great way to learn more about new events or pick up tips from expert students! You can go behind the scenes of final round performances in the Student Experts video series where champions explain the strategy behind their rounds.

Final round videos from 2023 and earlier and all student expert videos are included with membership. The 2024 final rounds are only available to schools with the Resource Package. To check if your school has access, ask your coach, or log in to your account and select a 2024 round to see if you can watch it.

Prepare to Compete with the Latest Resources

Prepare for December rounds and beyond with new tools included with your NSDA membership! Make sure you're logged in to your account to access.

Not Sure Were to Start?

Check out this round up of favorite resources from students like you.

Access Resources

Big Questions Video Breakdown

In this new video, 2023 National Champion Isobel Maksoudian takes you behind the scenes of her final found BQ performance to discuss the strategies and techniques she used during her winning debate. If you are interested in learning more about this innovative and challenging debate format, don’t miss this final round breakdown!

Check Out the Full Video

Big Questions Winner on National Tournament stage

Feature Your Speech and Debate Supporter in Rostrum

We all know of someone who goes above and beyond to make a difference in their everyday actions. If you know someone in the speech and debate community who embodies the values of equity and inclusion, let us know! Share their story by nominating them for Faces in the Crowd.

Nomination Form

Check Out The Recording of our Special Event With Justice Jackson!

Did you miss our exclusive Q+A with Justice Jackson? Before becoming a Supreme Court Justice, Ketanji Brown Jackson competed on the weekend just like you! She joined us to share her insights on her speech and debate journey and why she felt compelled to honor her coach and team in her new memoir Lovely One.

Check Out the Recording

Live Q+A Recording with Ketanji Brown Jackson

NSDA Quiz

Learn fun facts about the NSDA's history in preparation for our Centennial Celebration in 2025! 🎉

Students holding trophies at the National Tournament

In 1931, the first National Tournament was held at Ripon College. How many schools attended the tournament?

A. 27

B. 49

C. 63

D. 102

Find The Answer

Questions? We're here to help! Email info@speechanddebate.org or call (920) 748-6206.

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