Team in 30 Days Toolkit
Starting a speech and debate program can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to build it alone. Complete this short form to receive OSDA’s Start a Team in 30 Days Toolkit, including planning guides, templates, practice resources, tournament preparation materials, and information about recruiting and training judges.
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What is your role?
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Head coach or advisor
Assistant Coach
Teacher
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School Information
School name
School district
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Williams County
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Which grade levels will your program serve?
Middle school
High School
Both middle school and high school
Not sure yet
Other
Program status
Which best describes your program?
We are exploring whether to start a team
Our school has approved a team, and we are preparing to launch
We are restarting an inactive program
I am a new coach taking over an existing team
We have a small or developing team and need additional support
When do you hope to begin working with students?
As soon as possible
Within the next month
Later this semester
Next semester
Next school year
Not sure yet
Approximately how many students are currently interested?
None yet
1-5
6-10
11-20
More than 20
Not sure yet
Toolkit interests
Which resources would be most helpful to you?
Getting school approval
Understanding speech and debate
Learning about the different events
Recruiting students
Selecting events for students
Structuring team practices
Coaching speech events
Coaching debate events
Registering with OSDA
Using SpeechWire
Selecting a first tournament
Understanding tournament procedures
Recruiting and training judges
Communicating with families
Creating a team budget
Fundraising
Other
What is your biggest question about starting or coaching a team?
What is the greatest challenge your program currently faces?
School approval
Finding a coach or advisor
Student recruitment
Coach time
Funding
Transportation
Understanding events
Learning how to coach
Recruiting judges
Technology or registration systems
Finding local tournaments
Not knowing where to begin
Other
Additional support
Would you like the OSDA to connect you with an experienced coach or district leader?
Yes
Maybe-please tell me more
Not right now
Would you like to schedule a short new-coach welcome call?
Yes
Maybe after I review the toolkit
Not right now
How would you prefer to receive additional training?
One-on-one mentor
Short welcome call
Live virtual training
Recorded training
Written guides and templates
Group office hours
I am not sure yet
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