Weekly Coach Newsletter - November 26, 2024
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Congratulations to the 2024 Keith West Memorial Fund Grant Recipients
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We are excited to announce the recipients of the 2024 Keith West Memorial Fund School Grants!
Congratulations to these eight teams—we can't wait to learn about the impact they make this year in speech and debate.
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Free Online Professional Development Day—December 7
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Join NSDA staff for a day of free, online PD sessions on Saturday, December 7! These sessions are designed to support coaches at every level. Led by seasoned NSDA staff members and experienced coaches, each session provides practical tips, resources, and hands-on guidance to help you confidently grow your team and support your students. Sessions include:
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- Tournament Hosting on Tabroom.com
- Best Practices for Team Management
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Panel on Fundraising Strategies
- Speech for Debate Coaches/Debate for Speech Coaches
- Making the Most of NSDA Membership
- Using Tabroom.com for Beginners
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The State of Speech and Debate: 2023-2024 Membership Database
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Curious about the stats behind speech and debate? Check out the latest data about event participation, demographics, and more. All available information is included in the database.
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Download Advanced LD Evidence
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Nominate Students for Leadership in the NSDA
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The Student Leadership Council (SLC) provides feedback and recommendations throughout the year to ensure the NSDA is meeting students’ needs. This is a unique way to influence the organization’s future and an excellent addition to any student’s resume. If you know a student passionate about improving speech and debate, please tell them about this program and nominate them!
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High school member students who will graduate in 2026, 2027, or 2028 are eligible for nomination for next year's Council. Coaches may submit nominations by February 15 through a standard online form, which sends a copy to both the national office and the district chair, if applicable. Each district has the opportunity to nominate one member student for consideration. District winners must be reported by the district chair by March 1. Each country or U.S. territory also has the opportunity to nominate one student. The final SLC will be selected in April.
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Celebrate the Upcoming Centennial
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As we look back upon 100 years of the NSDA, we want to thank the community of coaches who have done so much to ensure that students have access to this life-changing activity. You are giving the next generation the skills they need to thrive, and we couldn't be more grateful. Learn more about the Centennial Celebration and how you can get involved!
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Host a Big Questions Event, Earn Funds for Your Team
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Big Questions isn’t just about debate, it’s about preparing future leaders so they can tackle the world's most pressing issues. Host a Big Questions Debate event and you can receive funds to help offset the costs.
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Read the Competition Rules Leadership Committee Minutes
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The Competition and Rules Leadership Committee met on November 12. The group reaffirmed the current paradigm surrounding use of generative artificial intelligence in speech and debate events and began a discussion about a potential shortening of the National Tournament to make it more affordable for participants. The group also passed a rule change that will require World Schools and Public Forum judges to complete questionnaires about their experience before judging at the 2026 National Tournament. Review the full minutes »
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Celebrate Native American Heritage Month
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Join us in honoring and celebrating our Native American students, coaches, alumni, and supporters for Native American Heritage Month!
Commemorate the month in your school or community with our poster series or use the template to make versions featuring students your students!
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