Coaching Speech and Debate

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Coaching Speech and Debate

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Description

Speech and Debate events provide a setting outside of the classroom for participants to showcase their speech and debate skills, creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills. That is why the NFHS has created the course Coaching Speech and Debate. This course will help guide new and experienced coaches with tips and techniques to help their team perform to the best of their ability and provide a rewarding experience for all those involved.

So, take the course Coaching Speech and Debate, available for free on the NFHS Learning Center.

Course Outline

Course comes with

1. Introduction

1 Sections
- Course Welcome
2. Where to Start

7 Sections
- Gathering Information
- Tournaments and Festivals
- Finding a Mentor
- Attending Meetings and Conferences
- National Speech and Debate Organizations
- Summer Camps and Institutes
- Enjoy the Journey
3. Public Speaking Events

8 Sections
- Different Types of Events
- Extemporaneous Speaking
- Original Oratory
- Informative Speaking
- Impromptu Speaking
- Expository Speaking
- Extemporaneous Commentary
- TV Commentary
4. Interpretation Events

6 Sections
- Prose Interpretation
- Poetry Interpretation
- Dramatic and Humorous Interpretation
- Duet Acting
- Duo Interpretation
- Storytelling
5. Debate Events

4 Sections
- Policy Debate
- Lincoln-Douglas Debate
- Public Forum Debate
- Congressional Debate
6. A Network of Support

2 Sections
- Getting Everyone Involved
- Building Success
7. Coaching Tips and Techniques

6 Sections
- General Tips
- Establishing a Practice Schedule and Process
- Practicing and Working Independently
- Quality Material
- Public Speaking Events
- Debate Events
8. Working Out the Details

3 Sections
- Making Travel Arrangements
- Dressing for Success
- Finances and Fundraising
9. Attending Tournaments and J...

2 Sections
- Attending Tournaments
- Judging
10. Congratulations

1 Sections
- Conclusion

This Course Includes

Approved for 2 Clock Hours
Certificate of Completion
Additional Resources

Cognia Accreditation

The NFHS is an accredited institution by Cognia and exceeds the same high standards that are expected from schools across the country.

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NFHS National Coaching Credentials

The NFHS Learning Center offers a 3-level national coaching credential that helps you gain knowledge you can use to provide a fun, educational, and a safer environment for your students.
This national credential was developed for individuals who are currently coaching or aspire to coach at the interscholastic level. The goal is to enhance the ability of the coach to better serve students, the school, the community, and the profession of coaching.

Coach Level 1

National Credential

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Coach Level 2

National Credential

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Coach Level 3

National Credential

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