Office Hours
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 and membership journey.
Office Hours for the 2026-2027 school year are now open.
Travis Rother
Coach Support Specialist
I’m happy to talk to you about:
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- NSDA Membership (including roster management, utilizing NSDA resources, Honor Society Points)
- Coaching and Judging Speech Events
- Team Fundraising and Booster Accounts
Deano Pape
Part-time Competition & Events Specialist
Let’s dive into:
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- Coaching strategies for speech
- Ssetting up your tournament in tabroom
- Navigating relationships with multiple organizations (state, regional, and national)
Elisha Roberts
Director of School Recruitment
Let’s thought partner on:
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- Bringing a program to your district or school
- Connecting with districts near you to begin mini leagues
- Benefits of programming & membership
- Becoming a NSDA member
Jennifer Borman
Competition and Events Coordinator
I’m happy to talk to you about:
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- 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:
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- Understanding and Using Tabroom
- Coaching and Teaching Middle School Speech and Debate
- Coaching and Judging Debate
Kara Smith
Manager of Competition and Events
I’d love to talk to you about:
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- How to Qualify to the National Tournament
- Coaching a Team that does Multiple Events
- Teaching a Speech and Debate Class
