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May 2, 20243 min read
NEW COACH 411: Rick Dorn's Final Column - Middle School Speech and Debate
New Coach 411 is a monthly column designed to give new Speech and Debate Coaches the lowdown on the world of coaching. In column 32 - the...
Apr 1, 20243 min read
NEW COACH 411 with Rick Dorn: Student Advice for Coaches - Handling Political Differences
New Coach 411 is a monthly column designed to give new Speech and Debate Coaches the lowdown on the world of coaching. In column 31,...
Mar 13, 20243 min read
NEW COACH 411 with Rick Dorn: Student Advice for Coaches - Expectations
New Coach 411 is a monthly column designed to give new Speech and Debate Coaches the lowdown on the world of coaching. In column 30,...
Dec 30, 20233 min read
NEW COACH 411 with Rick Dorn: Student Relationships
New Coach 411 is a monthly column designed to give new Speech and Debate Coaches the lowdown on the world of coaching. In column 28,...
Aug 30, 20233 min read
NEW COACH 411 with Rick Dorn: Congressional Debate
New Coach 411 is a monthly column designed to give new Speech and Debate Coaches the lowdown on the world of coaching. In column #24,...
Jul 3, 20233 min read
NEW COACH 411 with Rick Dorn: Info On Info (Informative Speaking)
New Coach 411 is a monthly column designed to give new Speech and Debate Coaches the lowdown on the world of coaching. In column #22,...
Jun 2, 20233 min read
NEW COACH 411 with Rick Dorn: Planning for Next Year
New Coach 411 is a monthly column designed to give new Speech and Debate Coaches the lowdown on the world of coaching. In column #21,...
May 2, 20234 min read
NEW COACH 411 with Rick Dorn: Original Oratory
New Coach 411 is a monthly column designed to give new Speech and Debate Coaches the lowdown on the world of coaching. In column #20,...
Apr 1, 20234 min read
NEW COACH 411 with Rick Dorn: Tournament Etiquette
New Coach 411 is a monthly column designed to give new Speech and Debate Coaches the lowdown on the world of coaching. In column #19,...
Mar 19, 20233 min read
NEW COACH 411 with Rick Dorn: Playscripts
New Coach 411 is a monthly column designed to give new Speech and Debate Coaches the lowdown on the world of coaching. In column #18,...
Dec 5, 20223 min read
NEW COACH 411 with Rick Dorn: Poetry and POI Ideas
New Coach 411 is a monthly column designed to give new Speech and Debate Coaches the lowdown on the world of coaching. In column #15,...
Oct 2, 20224 min read
NEW COACH 411 with Rick Dorn: Hosting a Speech and Debate Tournament, Part 4
New Coach 411 is a monthly column designed to give new Speech and Debate Coaches the lowdown on the world of coaching. In column #13,...
Sep 2, 20225 min read
NEW COACH 411 with Rick Dorn: Hosting a Speech and Debate Tournament, Part 3 (Hospitality)
New Coach 411 is a monthly column designed to give new Speech and Debate Coaches the lowdown on the world of coaching. In column #12,...
Aug 1, 20224 min read
NEW COACH 411 with Rick Dorn: Hosting a Speech and Debate Tournament, Part 2
New Coach 411 is a monthly column designed to give new Speech and Debate Coaches the lowdown on the world of coaching. In column #11,...
Jul 5, 20224 min read
NEW COACH 411 with Rick Dorn: Hosting a Home Speech and Debate Tournament, Part 1
New Coach 411 is a monthly column designed to give new Speech and Debate Coaches the lowdown on the world of coaching. In column #10,...
Mar 1, 20223 min read
NEW COACH 411 with Rick Dorn: Avoiding Burnout, Part 2
In his sixth column designed to give new Speech and Debate Coaches the lowdown on the world of coaching, Coach Rick Dorn continues his...
Dec 1, 20214 min read
NEW COACH 411 with Rick Dorn: It’s All About the Benjamins
In his third column designed to give new Speech and Debate Coaches the lowdown on the world of coaching, Coach Rick Dorn discusses the...
Oct 16, 20204 min read
Coach Connection #2: What are some useful coaching resources from the 2020 Wyo Coach Conference?
The Coach Connection is here to provide quick and optimistic tips, hacks, and support in Q&A format to help inspire and assist Speech and...
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