2017 Summer Coach Training Courses

Fundamentals of Debate Coaching (and Introduction to the 2017-18 Debate Topic)

Who: All coaches from brand-new coaches to veteran coaches

What: A 2-week workshop that will give coaches a strong foundation in their role as coaches in the Chicago Debate League, including familiarity with the 2017-2018 education reform topic and the Core Files.

When: Monday-Friday, 9:30am – 2:30pm (with free lunch), July 24th – August 4th

Where:  Whitney Young Magnet High School, 211 S. Laflin, Chicago

Why:

• Because you want to work with our experienced staff in-depth, more than is possible during the school year
• Because you want to be a part of a community of supportive coaches who will share knowledge and collaborate
• Because you want to get more out of your students and your time coaching
• Because you want to get a head-start on next year’s debate topic and Core Files
• Because you can get all of your Fall 2017 Debate PD hours out of the way and receive a $100 PD incentive
• Because you can receive CPDUs
• Because you want to build commitment and grow your team
• Because you want practical activities to take back to your students in the fall
• Because you want to learn the language and conventions of policy debate well enough to teach it effectively
• Because you need a roadmap for how to coach your students over the 2017-18 school year
• Because it helps to talk to experienced coaches about common challenges and ideas
• Because you can start the year confident that you can lead your students in this great activity

How: E-mail David Song at davidsong@resources.chicagodebates.org to register