Ever wondered how a speech coach survives in the Clapocalypse? 🤔 Tune in to today's Camp One Clap episode with 2024 NSDA Assistant Coach of the Year Ashley Schulz as she tackles this question and more, blending horror insights with coaching highlights!
Hi there, Campers! It's a beautiful day in the Clapocalypse!
Prepare for an episode packed with spine-chilling thrills and heartwarming moments as we welcome Wyoming Hall of Famer Ashley Schultz to the One Clap Speech and Debate podcast at Camp One Clap! In this episode, Ashley discusses her favorite Stephen King novels and the eerie impact of "The Blair Witch Project." She also reveals her chances of surviving an actual apocalypse scenario, before taking time to discuss her own Speech and Debate origin story and why she loves coaching. Her story of how she got involved in the activity is both relatable and inspiring. Ashley recounts her first day in the speech room with legendary coach Michael Starks and the challenges she faced along the way. Despite considering leaving the activity multiple times, she found herself returning year after year, eventually becoming an assistant coach and now a celebrated figure in the Speech and Debate community.
Ashley also reflects on the importance of that community. She emphasizes the transformative power of the activity, watching students grow from shy freshmen to confident competitors. The camaraderie and support among coaches and students are highlighted as key elements that make the experience so rewarding. The sense of belonging and understanding within the community is something Ashley cherishes deeply.
Ashley also touches on the challenges of coaching, showing concern especially for the difficulties of retaining and supporting fellow educators and coaches. Ashley offers valuable advice for new and seasoned coaches alike, stressing the importance of leveraging available resources, building supportive networks, and prioritizing self-care. She shares her own experiences of finding support within the coaching community and the significance of taking time to recharge.
Thank you to Ashley for coming by Camp One Clap and helping us make our way through the Clapocalypse!
Ashley Schulz Camp Bio:
Ashley Schulz has been an assistant coach at Cheyenne East High School for the past 23 years. This year she received the Assistant Coach of the Year award from the National Speech and Debate Association. She attended nationals during her high school years at Cheyenne East where she was a quarterfinalist in Dramatic Interpretation (DI), and also broke at nationals as a collegiate competitor. She has one husband who is the best “speech dad”, Doug; three amazingly artistic children, Dani, David, and Andrew; two dogs (who sleep through speech practices); and two cats (one who loves screaming DI pieces).
In addition to the podcast content for Camp One Clap, One Clap Speech & Debate is also launching social media challenges to engage the community. These challenges are designed to help participants connect, learn, and grow within the speech and debate community... plus, they are fun! Tag the podcast's social media accounts or use the hashtag #CampOneClap24 to claim some spooky Clapocalypse stickers and other swag.
I'll be posting my completed Social Media Challenge posts on the One Clap Speech and Debate accounts too!
If you’d like to join the discussion here at One Clap Speech and Debate, shoot me an email at lylewiley@gmail.com or reach out here on the website. You could also contact me on social media:
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