Weekly Coach Newsletter — September 29, 2026
If you haven't yet renewed your annual school membership, this is the last newsletter you will receive. Questions about speech and debate? Email us at info@speechanddebate.org or call us at (920) 748-6206. We're here to help!
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Download October Practice Resources
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Every month we release new tools for your team to practice with. Check out the October materials! ProTip: The World Schools Motions are especially good this month!
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NEW: This year, all members also have access to resources that were formerly only available for schools who purchased a Resource Package add-on. Now, all schools can access all resources!
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PLUS: In case you missed them, here are the September resources:
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What Are Your All-Time Favorite Rounds?
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We're crafting our list of the top speech and debate performances, whether they're specific moments or rounds. What's on your list? What are the videos you show your team year after year? Reply to this email and fill us in!
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Host a Movie Screening as a Team Fundraiser
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SPEAK. is a documentary that follows five high school orators as they prepare for the National Tournament. Now, the power of SPEAK. can power your team! You can acquire the rights to screen the film as a fundraiser. Our guide takes your team through the process of planning the event including timelines, examples from teams who've hosted events, and add-on fundraising like concessions, T-shirt sales, and more.
Host a screening of SPEAK. and turn one night into tournament travel money, community goodwill, and the best argument for your program you'll ever make.
Looking for more fundraising ideas? »
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LAST CALL: Team Funding Applications Close THURSDAY
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Keith West dedicated his life to coaching and teaching youth in the ways of argumentation and debate. To honor his life and legacy, his family and friends have established the Keith West Memorial School Grant to provide one $5,000 grant, two $2,500 grants, and five $1,000 grants to teams who have strong potential but a significant lack of financial resources.
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Streamline Your Instruction with Start Here
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NSDA membership includes access to 14 expertly crafted units through our Start Here series, as well as online textbooks to supplement instruction for various events. These popular grab-and-go lessons are built to save you time planning and teaching events. Use the lessons in class, pull activities for practices, or share materials with students for peer coaching or independent learning!
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