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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,...
Mar 19, 20231 min read
Congratulations to all Wyoming Speech and Debate Community Members!
What a year for Wyoming Speech and Debate! Congratulations from One Clap Speech and Debate to all of the students, coaches, and teams who...
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,...
Jan 31, 20234 min read
NEW COACH 411 with Rick Dorn: Cutting an Interpretative Piece
New Coach 411 is a monthly column designed to give new Speech and Debate Coaches the lowdown on the world of coaching. In column #17,...
Jan 11, 20234 min read
NEW COACH 411 with Rick Dorn: Humor and Drama Sources and 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 #16,...
Dec 23, 202239 min read
Natrona County HS Legend, Zoey Pickett Talks Extemp Speaking, Women in Leadership, & Geography Club
Zoey Pickett, NC superstar alum, joins for today's episode of One Clap Speech and Debate. Zoey revealed her secret love for Geography...
Dec 21, 20223 min read
The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Ep. 42 - Musk Buys Twitter
Listen up, Extempers! Episode 42 of The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis is live! Extempers, you are at the right place to...
Dec 6, 20223 min read
The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Ep. 41 - New Changes in Britain
Your favorite extemp experts are back with episode 41 of The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis! Extempers, you are at the...
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,...
Nov 27, 202231 min read
2022 NSDA Humor Semifinalist Carly Benn-Thornton On Her Humor Journey and Girls in Speech Leadership
One Clap Speech and Debate is back featuring the tremendously talented Riverton High School alum, Carly Benn-Thornton! Carly talked...
Nov 23, 20223 min read
The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Ep. 40 - Iranian Protests
The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis is back with Episode 40! Extempers, you are at the right place to learn, grab some...
Nov 3, 20224 min read
NEW COACH 411 with Rick Dorn: Hosting a Speech and Debate Tournament, Part 5
New Coach 411 is a monthly column designed to give new Speech and Debate Coaches the lowdown on the world of coaching. In column #14,...
Oct 13, 20222 min read
The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Ep. 39 - Monkeypox Outbreak
The Speech and Debate season is upon us, and it is time to get your head in the game, Extempers! Episode 39 of The Half Hour with YuYu...
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 15, 20223 min read
The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Ep. 38 - Prep for Midterms
Extempers, get your head in the game! Episode 38 of The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis is live! You are at the right place...
Sep 14, 20223 min read
What’s Next on The Half Hour?
Update by YuYu Yuan Hello extempers, speech and debaters, and everyone else reading this blogpost! We have officially made it to season...
Sep 10, 202248 min read
Being a Racial Minority and a Woman in Speech and Debate, Panel Discussion
In Season 4, we are continuing the Seeking Equality in Speech and Debate Series here at One Clap Speech and Debate. Today's open...
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 31, 20223 min read
The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Ep. 37 - Gun Reform
Time to get back into the game, Extempers! Episode 37 of The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis has arrived! You are at the...
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,...
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