Not many people know about academic debate, my passion since the early 90s. I’ve built an entire life around it: a nonprofit, a publishing company, a houseful of teenagers competing throughout the year. It shouldn’t be “extra” curricular. Debating should be a hub of your educational paradigm, and every person should fearlessly take a platform throughout life.
I will be at NCFCA Nationals on Thursday through Saturday, attending with both my daughter Tabitha and my wife, Wendy. Stop by our booth to say hi!
| Date: | June 21, 2018—June 23, 2018 |
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| Event: | NCFCA Nationals |
| Sponsor: | NCFCA |
| Venue: | Northwestern College |
| Location: | 3003 Snelling Ave N Roseville, MN 55113 |
| Public: | Public |
Making “impact” wins debate rounds, and in the world of diplomacy it influences great world events. One of my camp alumni from 2009 is having lasting impact in Singapore.
May I make a prediction? Human rights will be a central negotiating piece to the coming US/North Korea negotiations and ultimately improve within North Korea. With debaters like Olivia Enos pressing for healthy policy, the negotiators will be empowered to make an impact.
To find our more about what Olivia is doing at the Heritage Foundation, check out here webpage here.
I’m proud to be the only non-college sponsor to the 2018 National Invitational Tournament of Champions. Stop by our booth and win prizes!
I will be heading to NITOC soon, and Monument Members is a “Diamond Sponsor” of the event. See you there!
| Date: | May 28, 2018—June 2, 2018 |
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| Event: | National Invitational Tournament of Champions |
| Venue: | Point Loma Nazarene University |
| Location: | Point Loma, CA |
The WSJ featured a New York debater who read 300 words per minute, admitted the technique was “ridiculous,” and dropped an F-bomb in frustration. This is NOT debate.
The Rocky Mountain Classic is one of Colorado’s main tournaments of the year. It’s run by my good friend Maggie Carabellos, one of Stoa’s Board of Directors Members, and will host teams from around the country. I’ll be judging all weekend long, watching all sorts of speeches and debates. This is a 4-day Stoa tournament.
If you are in the area, sign up to judge!
| Date: | March 21, 2018 |
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| Time: | 2018-03-24 |
| Event: | Rocky Mountain Classic |
| Sponsor: | S.A.L.T. Speech and Debate Club |
| Venue: | Metropolitan State University |
| Location: | 900 Auraria Pkwy Denver, CO 80204 |
| More Info: | Click here for more information. |
Want coaching on how to be a great judge? Watch my "How to Be a Great Judge" videos at MonumentMembers.com/judging.
Steve Vaughan (our club’s coach) and I are road-tripping to Irvine California with 18 students, ready to shake things up at the renowned Concordia Challenge. This is the largest homeschool tournament of the year (it usually is) with students from all around the United States. I’ll be judging all weekend long, watching all sorts of speeches and debates. Our club is planning a trip to Disneyland following. Watch for pictures!
This is a 4-day Stoa tournament. If you are in the area, sign up to judge!
| Date: | March 7, 2018—March 10, 2018 |
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| Event: | Concordia Challenge Tournament in Irvine, CA |
| Sponsor: | Concordia University Forensics Team |
| Venue: | Concordia University of Irvine |
| Location: | 1530 Concordia Irvine, CA 92612 |
| More Info: | Click here for more information. |
Want coaching on how to be a great judge? Watch my "How to Be a Great Judge" videos at MonumentMembers.com/judging.
I’m bringing two of my children (Tabitha and Hannah) to the Centennial State Tournament, one of Colorado’s main tournaments of the year. I’ll be judging all weekend long, watching all sorts of speeches and debates. This is a 5-day Stoa tournament.
If you are in the area, sign up to judge!
| Date: | February 14, 2018—February 17, 2018 |
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| Event: | Centennial State Tournament |
| Sponsor: | RESOLVE Speech and Debate Club |
| Venue: | First Southern Baptist Church |
| Location: | 1409 Palmer Park Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80909 |
| More Info: | Click here for more information. |
Want coaching on how to be a great judge? Watch my "How to Be a Great Judge" videos at MonumentMembers.com/judging.
I’m bringing two of my children (Tabitha and Hannah) to the sWord Speech Tournament in Colorado Springs. I’ll be judging all day long, watching all sorts of literary interpretations, limited-preparation and platform speeches! This is a Saturday-only Stoa tournament.
If you are in the area, sign up to judge!
| Date: | January 27, 2018 |
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| Event: | Sword Speech Tournament |
| Sponsor: | Sword Speech Club |
| Venue: | Colorado Springs Early Colleges |
| Location: | 4405 N. Chestnut Street, Suite D Colorado Springs, CO 80907 |
| More Info: | Click here for more information. |
Want coaching on how to be a great judge? Watch my "How to Be a Great Judge" videos at MonumentMembers.com/judging.
I was the tournament photographer for the Mile High Conquest in Aurora last weekend. Check out my favorite photos.
