Check out what's new, Coach!
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Access December Resources
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The latest NSDA practice materials are now available for members! Prep for your next rounds with:
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NEW
- Extemp Practice Questions
- Congress Docket
- Sample World Schools Motions
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In Case You Missed Them
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PF Topic Analysis
- LD Topic Analysis
- Policy Starter Files
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| Want to Learn from a Three-Time Champ?
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Students and coaches are invited to join us live on Wednesday, December 11 at 7:00 p.m. CT for a Q&A with three-time Original Oratory national champion Esther Oyetunji! Register to attend and submit a question in advance.
Please help spread the word to your students who are interested in Oratory. The recording will be available as a resource on our website after the session!
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Register: Free Online Professional Development Day
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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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Celebrate Community Members Making a Positive Impact
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Faces in the Crowd is a reoccurring feature in Rostrum magazine that highlights members of our community who, through their actions, attitudes, and leadership, serve as gentle reminders that the speech and debate community is a kind and caring environment. Help us celebrate them by submitting a nomination!
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Submit Nominations for Coach, Student, and Admin Awards
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High School (District to National) » Each winner of the following district awards is automatically entered into the running for the national-level award when reported by your district chair. This is a special way to recognize excellence, offer a boost to new or rarely celebrated members, and uplift the members of your community who make speech and debate great.
District deadlines vary, so be sure to check with your local leadership about when nominations are due. District chairs must report district winners to us by April 16 for national award consideration!
Middle School (National) » Recognize a coach who champions speech and debate! Nominations for the Middle School Coach of the Year Award are due May 1. These nominations are evaluated by the national office to choose the winner.
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Use Starter Kits to Get Students Going with New Events
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Our starter kits include event overviews, strategies, sample videos, and advice from national finalists. Our collections include Declamation, Extemp Commentary, Impromptu, Poetry, Prose, and Storytelling. Check them out or share them with students to get started learning independently!
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How to Serve as a Parliamentarian in Congressional Debate
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In this session, NSDA Board Member Adam Jacobi breaks down how to serve as a parliamentarian in Congressional Debate. This is a great session to share with your team's judges! Watch »
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