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    Welcome Coaches!

    Explore our variety of materials for coaches, including information about managing your team, running practice, and celebrating success.

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    Intro to Coaching Speech and Debate

    Learn about coaching speech and debate

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    Choosing Competition Events

    Choosing Competition Events

    Learn how to choose between different events

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    Intro to Tournaments

    Intro to Tournaments

    Learn the basics of speech and debate tournaments.

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    Curriculum Collections

    Curriculum Collections

    Ready-to-use resources and materials.

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    Managing Your Speech and Debate Roster

    Managing Your Roster

    Learn to add students and assign points.

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    Student Experts

    Competition Events

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    Rules, Forms & Manuals

    Rules, Forms & Manuals

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    Points Entry

    Points Entry

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    Team Management

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    Getting Started

    Leading Your Team

    Budgeting and Fundraising

    Growing Your Team

    * All National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) courses linked here are free. Simply make an account on their website to enroll.

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    Competition

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    Finding Materials

    Running Practices

    Attending Tournaments

    Culture and Recognition

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    Building Healthy Teams

    Mentoring Students

    Earning Points and Recognition

    Celebrating Success

    Looking for event specific resources? Check out our Competition Events page for all your even information.

    Competition Events

    Support System

    We offer a robust support system with real, experienced coaches you can talk to. Sign up for a personalized 20-minute session to ask questions, explore strategies, or dive deeper into topics that matter to you. Whether you’re seeking advice, resources, or just a friendly chat to boost your confidence, we’re here to support your coaching journey.

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