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New to coaching or looking for guidance?

Our experienced NSDA staff members are here to help! 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.

Jennifer Borman

Competition and Events Coordinator

I’m happy to talk to you about:

    • What are Springboard scrimmages and how to register for them
    • Starting with an Existing Team
    • Coaching and Judging Congress

Shuntā Jordan

Tournament Services Manager

I’d love to chat about:

    • Understanding and Using Tabroom
    • Coaching and Teaching Middle School Speech and Debate
    • Coaching and Judging Debate

Travis Rother

Membership Coordinator

I’m happy to talk to you about:

    • NSDA Membership (including roster management, utilizing NSDA resources, Honor Society Points)
    • Coaching and Judging Speech Events
    • Team Fundraising and Booster Accounts

Kara Smith

Manager of Competition and Events

I’d love to talk to you about:

    • How to Qualify to the National Tournament
    • Coaching a Team that does Multiple Events
    • Teaching a Speech and Debate Class

Lauren Burdt

Director of Competition and Events

Let’s dive into:

    • Hosting a Tournament
    • About the National Tournament
    • Coaching and Judging World Schools Debate