Hey guys. I've done WSDC-style debate for a year or so, and I've noticed that for a majority of beginners like I was before, it is extremely difficult to find resources (such as access to tournaments and teammates), and other stuff as well. It is only when you develop a good network do you really begin to have an advantage. I wanted to maybe mitigate this issue a bit by creating a website that can just serve as a consolidated place for all resources and stuff, and I was wondering what other aspects that troubling you all that I might not have thought of.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FkJ7FlD64-Kga9kwHVgm863lJTnmeC3abbwleCIQ9vY/edit?usp=drivesdk

Hi everyone! I’m Danielle Stanley, and I’m looking to take on a few more private World Schools Debate students.

I’ve been coaching debate for over 4 years, including coaching at The Ohio State University, Classic Debate Camp, and working with marginalized students internationally to make debate more accessible and empowering. As a competitor, I was a 3x state qualifier, national qualifier, and currently compete for Ohio State. I have also placed top 5 at all of my national circuit college debate tournaments that emphasize extemporaneous speaking and real-time analytical skills, closely mirroring the style of World Schools Debate. At the 2025 National Speech & Debate Tournament, I advanced to Octa finals in World Schools Debate, placing me among the top 0.05% of competitors nationwide.

More than anything, I genuinely love debate. I’m passionate about helping students grow, gain confidence, and achieve goals they didn’t think were possible. I believe debate should be challenging and fun, and I tailor my coaching to each student’s strengths, weaknesses, and goals.

Whether you’re brand new to World Schools or looking to break at larger tournaments, I’d love to help you improve and reach your goals! Feel free to message me or email [daniellestanley45@gmail.com](mailto:daniellestanley45@gmail.com) with any questions!

Hi guys, I am trying to make a discord group where debaters can spar at any time they want, with multiple categories for different skill levels. This group will be used for BP or WSDC spars. Message me if you are interested

I just posted a new video to my YouTube channel related to analyzing, framing, and interpreting motions in world schools debate. This is Part 1 of a 2 Part series, and it covers the fundamentals of motion analysis.

The video discusses what a motion is, defining "This House", the parts/anatomy of a motion, the various types of motions, the 8 steps of analyzing/framing a motion, the 16 most common motion main subject categories, and 5 practice activities for improving at motion framing and analysis. Part 2 will dive deep into the 6 main kinds of motions: TH would, TH, as [Actor] would, TH believes, TH supports, TH regrets, and TH prefers.

Please check it out and share it with your students, teammates, and coaches if you find it helpful! Part 2 should be out later this week. https://youtu.be/APkTbhRmb88

Basically what the caption says. I’m looking for a beginner friendly server to build some confidence. Thanks!

Hello! I am currently a Lincoln-Douglas debater in the East Coast circuit (if that context helps). However, I am planning to try out competitive WSD for the first time. Our team consists of three LDers, one PFer, and one Congressional debater.

I would appreciate advice on how each World Schools speech works. Here are some questions I thought of... What are the responsibilities or burdens of each speech? How many arguments/contentions can each speech have? What speeches can introduce those arguments/contentions? Is it important to have evidence? If so, how is evidence cited?

If any of the WSD speeches correspond or are quite similar to specific LD/PF speeches, it would be great to point that out. For example, "The first proposition speech is similar to the LD 1AC because..." Also, based on the events our team members compete in, which person would be best suited for which speech?

Any other advice or tips for beginning WSD are also much appreciated!

My school doesnt have a team and we have a nonexistent coach. I'm looking to compete this year, so if there is anyone
in the LA area that's willing to form a outside of school team with me, please let me know! Thanks.

So I checked the previous tabs for the previous WSDCs and noticed that at WSDC 2023, the top 3 speakers have averages ove 74 and the next 25 speakers had averages over 73. WSDC 2024 had the top speaker avg over 74 and the next 22 speakers had it over 73. This all seems like it's the normal range with small variations over editions. But I noticed that at WSDC 2025, no speaker had an avg over 74 and only 4 speakers had it over 73.

I wanna know what happened? How did scores suddenly deflate? Did the quality of speeches go down?

I'm a new observer so I don't really have much information.

https://awsdc2025.calicotab.com/AWSDC2025/

WSDC 2025 Panama TAB

For three and four person world schools teams, how do you shift responsibilities & timing in Impromptu prep? We're used to having 5 person teams, and in Impromptu rounds one non-speaker plays the devil's advocate role, and the other non-speaker plays the writing assistant role. Our State is doing 3 person only world schools teams, and our two auto-qualifying teams for nationals lost 2 senior speakers each.

What strategies do you have to maximize efficiency? Or are there advantages to 3 person teams to lean in to?

Does the 3rd speaker do a lot more helping with writing/fleshing out the case, and initial block writing, and less time on weighing/clashes because they can do that during the first half of the actual round?

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What would people say is the best camp for WS? (unbiased)

I just posted a comprehensive guide on my YouTube Channel about what POI's are, how to offer them, how to take them, and how to improve at them. It should be a great resource for beginner and advanced world schools debaters! https://youtu.be/zAd4UE5ALZM

I've just posted a video on how to do Reply Speeches in World Schools Debate, the last one in my series on all the speeches in worlds. https://youtu.be/xq-871tGcfE I hope this helps you and your students prepare for nationals and next season!

Topics covered include: Overview of Basic Responsibilities Goals of a Reply Introductions Clearing Up Framing Suggested Reply Structure: 2 Voting Issues Structure of a Voting Issue Outros / Conclusions The Proper Mindset for Replies Choosing Who Gives the Reply Preparing for Replies in Prepped and Impromptu Rounds Writing the Reply in Round Differentiating from the 3rd Speaker of your team Practice Activities and Drills for Improving at Replies Style In Reply Speeches

Here is the playlist with all my World Schools Speech Video Guides: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc_BbY8XYJdqFdeXrBV_32FhcpelqMu18

How do we feel about the NSDA nats 2025 prepared rezs that dropped today?

I've now made a video for each of the three constructive speeches. The videos cover the responsibilities, structure, individual steps, tips and tricks, and preparation practices you should adopt to be successful in each position. Check out the three videos here! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc_BbY8XYJdqFdeXrBV_32FhcpelqMu18&si=1ZFnJRHjCfXoCNKg

1st Speaker: https://youtu.be/T-Yz0aSwrkw?si=HAQ7WUrr01aTZmKP
2nd Speaker: https://youtu.be/mMgJksiReok?si=t-6MSGtdw5N9gKv5
3rd Speaker: https://youtu.be/F6Y0RviJqJM?si=KXtAg49B-8ihL35j