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This course describes the crucial role of parents and families in supporting your team. It explores the techniques that you can use to communicate effectively, including educating parents and families about speech and debate and keeping them up-to-date, as well as requesting their help with fundraising and logistics. This course is for any coach who seeks guidance on building these important relationships.

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This is a self-paced asynchronous course that includes text, interactive images, media, and knowledge check questions. There is no need to complete this course in one sitting; your progress will be saved.

Once you complete a section, select “Next Topic” on the bottom right to proceed. You can select the blue “Back to Course” button at any time to return to this page. 

Simply select the first header to begin.

Student and coach sitting together at the National Tournament

Course Content

Introduction
Creating a Communication Plan
Communicating Effectively
The First Message
Follow-Up Messages
Getting Parents and Families Involved
Summary