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.
My son Micah accomplished something that no other speaker did in the history of the homeschool leagues…while struggling with an extreme learning disability.
Are you considering speech and debate for your child? Or are you already a participant who wants to raise the bar for next year? Either way, my FREE class provides the “keys” to success.
I took in 25 debaters from all over the country to gather in Monument, Colorado, for four days of intense debate training. I will post highlights later, but for now, here are my favorite photos from the event.
I will be running Monument’s debate camp at the beautiful Ponderosa Ranch, July 10-14. Believe it or not, we still have openings for this event (as of today). We could use 4 more policy debaters and 1 more Lincoln-Douglas debater. Let me know if you have any questions!
| Date: | July 10, 2018—July 14, 2018 |
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| Event: | Colorado PREMIUM Speech & Debate Camp |
There is a lot to admire about parent-directed forensics leagues. I joined 130-or-so parents in Texas for a few days. You may want to consider being a part of this community.
I will be attending Stoa Academy for Thursday night and all day Friday with my wife, Wendy. Stoa Academy is specifically designed for Stoa coaches and leaders. My vendor booth will feature Blue and Red Books and I will be delivering a workshop on “Structure and Strategy” in teaching academic speech and debate.
| Date: | June 28, 2018—June 30, 2018 |
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| Event: | Stoa Academy |
| Sponsor: | Stoa Speech and Debate |
| Public: | Public |
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 |