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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.

Deano Pape

Competition & Events Specialist

Sign up for office hours with me to discuss:

    • How to navigate the world of speech and debate as a new coach
    • Starting a new team or taking over an existing team
    • Coaching a middle school program
    • How to become an NSDA member and utilize NSDA resources
    • Managing your NSDA roster and/or Tabroom.com roster
    • Coaching speech events and Congressional Debate

Shuntā Jordan

Tournament Services Manager

Let’s chat about:

    • What are Springboard scrimmages and how to register for them
    • Hosting a tournament
    • Setting up your tournament in Tabroom.com
    • Speech and debate curriculum for the classroom
    • How to train your new judges
    • What is the Last-Chance Qualifier and how to participate
    • Coaching debate events, especially Policy Debate

Kara Smith

Manager of Competition and Events

I’d love to talk to you about:

    • What is the district tournament and how to participate

    • Coaching a team that does multiple events

    • Understanding competition event rules

    • Connect with coaches in your area

    • How to get administrative support for speech and debate

Lauren Burdt

Director of Competition and Events

Let’s dive into:

    • How your team can attend the National Tournament

    • Coaching debate events, especially Public Forum, Lincoln-Douglas, Big Questions, and World Schools

    • Hosting a tournament

    • Tabroom.com troubleshooting

    • Professional development opportunities for coaches

Chris Palmer

Lead Tabroom Developer

I’m happy to go over:

    • Coaching debate events and Extemporaneous Speaking

    • How tournament results, pairings and schedules are made, and why

    • Districts & Nationals: Getting there, and what it’s like

    • Anything & everything about Tabroom.com