Speech Resources The National Speech & Debate Association has always been there for me. From instructional videos to creative webinars, the Association is the gateway for students to become champions!” – Robert Tatum, student
The National Speech & Debate Association is the largest interscholastic speech and debate organization in the world! We have an extensive set of resources designed to provide competitive skills, professional support, and development for students, coaches, and teachers. As a member of the Association, you have access to speech webinars, instructional videos, training, resources, scholarships, contests, and more! Regardless of the size of your program, these tools are designed to help you take your team to the next level. Additionally, members have the opportunity to connect with thousands of coaches throughout the speech and debate community who share the same needs and goals. We work together to improve and advance the activity locally and nationally. This is the best association you could possibly be a member of! It builds confidence and has helped me become the person I’ve always wanted to be. It’s been the best experience of my high school career. I wouldn’t change my experience for the world!” – Mina Hoffman, student
Member Benefits MORE THAN 1,000 TOOLS AND RESOURCES! SPEECH WEBINARS – Members have access to more than 100 LIVE and recorded webinars. From topic selection to cutting a piece and practice tips for coaches—webinars are designed specifically for students and coaches in speech events!
LESSON PLANS AND CLASS ACTIVITIES – From topic research to writing in detail and practicing delivery, teachers can access a variety of lesson plans and activities for their speech classes or practices.
FINAL ROUND VIDEOS – One of the best ways to learn is to watch the National Champions in your event. Members have access to National Tournament videos dating back to 1985!
EXTEMP PRACTICE QUESTIONS – Get ahead of the competition with weekly Extemp practice questions. Be prepared for all of your invitationals!
SCRIPT DATABASE – Finding new scripts is easy with our script database. Members have access to thousands of new scripts every year!
IMPROMPTU PROMPTS – Practice Impromptu Speaking with new Impromptu prompts! Members can access a new set of prompts every month!
TEXTBOOKS – • Interpretation of Literature: Bringing Words to Life • The Art and Science of Original Oratory • Extemporaneous Speaking: Engaging With Current Events
TEAM FUNDRAISING – Through our Give Youth a Voice platform, teams have access to a free fundraising program to help you reach out to donors in your community!
TRAINING VIDEOS – Learn how to perfect your event with advice, tips, and strategies from previous National Champions.
JUDGE TRAINING – Train local judges with ease. As a member, you can utilize our training videos, sample ballots, comment sheets, and more!
COMPETITION EVENTS GUIDE – Learn everything you need to know about the main speech events including rules, guidelines, structural components, performance tips, and more!
COMPETE FOR A BID TO NATIONALS – Members have an opportunity to compete in the District Tournament Series for a chance to perform at the largest academic competition in the world, the National Speech & Debate Tournament.
Interested in debate? We have a full collection of debate resources available online, too!
As a coach, the National Speech & Debate Association’s online resources help me be more efficient and knowledgeable on all speech events. The resources are like having assistant coaches at my disposal to help my team grow and succeed.” – Dario Camara, coach
Earn Recognition for Your Speech Program As a member of the National Speech & Debate Association, you have access to countless tools and resources to improve your students’ skills, enhance your coaching techniques, and gain recognition for your speech program. The National Speech & Debate Honor Society recognizes participation in local, state, and national speech events. Honoring students for their participation in speech activities not only builds the strength of your program but also boosts the support you receive from administrators. Earning national recognition for local participation is an exemplary way to demonstrate the value of speech at your school and in your community.
Recognizing our students for participating in speech and debate activities shows our school administration that we work extremely hard. They can easily see how dedicated our students are to success. In turn, administrators inquire about tournaments, attend events, and find ways to help us succeed. I can’t thank the Association enough for inspiring and unifying my students and community.” – Ariana Gonzalez-Green, coach and teacher
Membership in the National Speech & Debate Association Fee Type HIGH SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL
SCHOOL
COACH
STUDENT
ALUMNI
Annual Dues $149 $75
One-time Fee +$20 each +$20 each
One-time Fee +$20 each +$10 each
— Free! Free!
Visit www.speechanddebate.org/memberbenefits for more information on becoming a member of the National Speech & Debate Association!
Questions? Please email info@speechanddebate.org