NSDA Student Newsletter — October 2025
Prepare to Compete with New Resources
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Start prepping for October competition with the latest resources included with your NSDA membership. Make sure you're logged in to your account to access.
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Our competition events guide includes all the basics about events. Learn more for yourself or use it as a tool to help coach other students!
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Learn from NSDA National Champions
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Live Duo Champion Q&A: 2025 Duo national champions Dariel and Claire join us live on October 27 at 7:00 p.m. CT to share how they made it to the final round stage.
Register to attend the session and submit a question in advance.
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Performance Breakdowns: Three-time Original Oratory champion Esther Oyetunji takes you behind the scenes of her final round performances in 2022, 2023, and 2024 to explain the elements of Oratory, her speech structure, how she incorporates personal stories, and more.
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Student Experts Videos: Visit our Student Experts collection to pick up even more tips from champions and go behind-the-scenes of their final round stage performances.
Watch Final Rounds: Learn by watching the best perform in *final round videos.
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Final round videos from 2024 and earlier are included with membership. The 2025 final rounds are 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 2025 video to check if you can open it.
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Celebrating the 2024-2025 All Americans
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Each year, the top student point earners in the country are named All Americans in the NSDA Honor Society. Congratulations to last year's All Americans!
Is your goal to be a future All American? Explore the rankings to check your progress! Remember, no more than 25% of the point total can include service, and students must have competed once at Nationals to be eligible.
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Are you new to the NSDA, or a team captain looking to help novices? The free Intro to NSDA Student Membership series helps new competitors feel prepared before their first round. These short videos were made by students for students to explain all the things you need to know as a member of the NSDA! Content includes:
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- Explanation of NSDA points and the Honor Society
- Overview of events and why to choose them
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Performance, delivery, and persuasion techniques
- Intro to how tournaments work and what to expect
- Orientation to navigating your NSDA and Tabroom.com accounts
- Tips from experienced competitors
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And more!
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Sharpen Your Skills with Springboard Scrimmages!
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The Springboard Series offers you an excellent opportunity to enhance your speech and debate practice! These free, online scrimmages offer a competitive way to elevate your skills, explore new events, and connect with fellow students nationwide. There are seven more free practice opportunities this semester! Check out the schedule and talk to your coach about registering.
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