Category: Team Policy

New! NCFCA Resources for the 2026-2027 Debate Season

Posted on by Heather Neumann

Every debate season begins the same way- with excitement, anticipation… and a little uncertainty!? A new resolution means new research, new strategies, new arguments, and countless hours spent learning how to communicate truth with clarity and conviction. It can feel overwhelming, especially at the beginning of the year.

That’s exactly why we, at Lasting Impact! are excited to introduce two brand-new resources for the NCFCA 2026–2027 season (we also have ANOTHER resource coming soon).

Our goal has never been to simply give students arguments to memorize. We want to equip them to become thoughtful thinkers, persuasive communicators, and confident competitors. These new resources were created with that purpose in mind… to jump start and kick off the new year…

NEW! 2026–2027 NCFCA Team Policy Sourcebook

The Lasting Impact! NCFCA Team Policy Sourcebook is our most comprehensive Team Policy resource yet.

Featuring more than 350 pages of material from five talented authors, this Sourcebook contains eight complete cases covering a wide variety of approaches to this year’s resolution – Resolved: The United States Federal Government
should significantly reform its foreign policy toward the Republic of Turkey.

Inside you’ll find:

  • Eight complete affirmative cases
  • AFF backups and NEG briefs for every case
  • Both specific and open-ended mandates that encourage deeper research
  • Practical examples of different approaches to case construction

The cases span topics including rare earth investments, democracy aid, military policy, anti-corruption initiatives, Turkish banking sanctions, missile detection, and more.

Rather than presenting only one “right” way to debate the resolution, the Sourcebook demonstrates multiple ways experienced debaters approach research, organization, and advocacy. Whether you’re building your first case or refining your tenth, we hope this resource sparks new ideas and strengthens your understanding of the topic.

If you’re new to Team Policy- or know someone who is- don’t miss our Intro to Team Policy – A Guide! Designed especially for first-year students, parents, and coaches, this resource breaks down the fundamentals of Team Policy in a clear, approachable way. This is a non-league specific guide- from understanding the structure of a round to learning key terminology and preparing for competition, this guide helps take the mystery out of Team Policy so you can begin the season with confidence. It’s the perfect companion for families just starting their Team Policy journey. Check it out HERE

NEW! 2026–2027 NCFCA LD Casebook

We’re equally excited about this year’s NCFCA LD Casebook, and for good reason.

This edition features 10 original cases written by five accomplished alumni who have competed, researched, and coached within the NCFCA community. The resolution centers around – Resolved: It is Just for a Criminal Justice System
to value Retribution over Rehabilitation.

But this year we’ve added something entirely new!!! Each case includes access to exclusive video interviews with the author. Instead of simply reading a case, you’ll hear directly from the writer as they explain:

  • Why they chose their framework
  • How the argument develops
  • What story the case is trying to tell
  • Possible rebuttal strategies
  • Ways to defend the position effectively

Learning how an experienced debater thinks is often just as valuable as the finished product itself.

The Casebook also includes analysis of the resolution, philosophy review, and recommended resources for additional study, helping students develop a deeper understanding of justice rather than simply preparing for the next round.

ALSO- COMING SOON… We’re not finished yet! Later this month, we’ll also be releasing the Official NCFCA LD Guide by Hillary and Nathanael Kolssak. Whether you’re brand new to Lincoln-Douglas debate or looking to strengthen your understanding of the event, this guide is designed to provide practical instruction, thoughtful insight, and a solid foundation for the season ahead. Stay tuned- you’re not going to want to miss this exciting new resource!

Learning From Those Who Have Gone Before

One of the greatest blessings of the speech and debate community is the willingness of coaches and alumni to invest in the next generation. These resources represent hundreds of hours of research, writing, editing, and collaboration. We’re incredibly thankful to coaches, writers, and contributors… Roman Hogancamp, Brendan McDonald, Derek Sun, Andrew Formo, Xander Yoder, Gabriel Zylstra, Caleb McClure, Carlton McCormick, Caleb Zylstra, and Melody Jardinico. These people continually give of themselves sharing both their knowledge and their experience to equip the future generations, as well as coaches and parents.

Their work provides students with more than finished cases… it offers a window into effective research, persuasive writing, and strategic thinking. Lasting Impact! is committed to putting out the highest quality products! These books are just a starting point… we look forward to hearing about where you take them.

Our Hope

Every resource we create has the same purpose: to help students communicate truth with wisdom, confidence, and integrity. Winning rounds is exciting, but our greater desire is that students leave speech and debate equipped to think critically, speak graciously, defend their beliefs well, and influence others for Christ. We hope these new resources become valuable tools as you prepare for another incredible season.

Thank you for allowing Lasting Impact! to be part of your journey. We can’t wait to see what this year’s students accomplish.

Happy Debating!

NEW!… A Team Policy Resource That Makes Sense!

Posted on by Heather Neumann

If you’ve ever wanted to coach Team Policy Debate but weren’t sure where to begin, you’re not alone!!

Team Policy can feel overwhelming at first. There are cases to build, evidence to organize, flowing to master, cross-examinations to navigate, and a whole new vocabulary to learn. Whether you’re a brand-new coach, a parent stepping in to help, or a student eager to tackle one of debate’s most rewarding events, getting started can feel intimidating. This Guide will be the resource you will want to grab- whether you re a student, parent, coach, or even Classical Conversations Tutor.

That’s exactly why we’re so excited to introduce Lasting Impact!’s brand-new resource written by Coach Emalyn Sharp! Coach Emalyn has almost a decade of experience, and she started as a competitor and knows what a competitor AND coach both need and want to know!

This conversational, easy-to-follow guide takes readers from the very beginning of Team Policy Debate and walks through the essential skills needed to compete with confidence. Instead of assuming prior knowledge, Emalyn explains each concept in a clear, approachable way, making even the most challenging aspects of Team Policy understandable.

Inside you’ll discover:

  • The anatomy of a Team Policy round
  • Evidence and ethical sourcing
  • How to build strong arguments
  • Constructing an affirmative case
  • Cross-examination strategies
  • Preparation time
  • Effective partnerships
  • Understanding negative briefs
  • Flowing techniques
  • Advocacy skills
  • And much more!

What makes this resource especially valuable is that it doesn’t simply explain what Team Policy is—it teaches readers how to do it. Beginning with the fundamentals, Emalyn gradually builds toward more advanced strategies, argument construction, and case-writing techniques, giving readers a solid foundation they can build upon throughout the season.

For coaches, this book is an outstanding educational tool. If you’ve never coached Team Policy before, you’ll find practical explanations that make lesson planning simple. Even better, the appendix includes ready-to-use lesson plans, allowing you to spend less time preparing and more time investing in your students.

For motivated students, this book serves as an excellent self-study guide. It empowers competitors to understand not only the structure of Team Policy but also the reasoning behind successful debate strategies.

It’s important to note that this is not a resolution-specific sourcebook. Instead, it is designed to be used to give you the skills and framework needed to make the most of your research and preparation year after year.

To celebrate the release, we’re offering this resource at an introductory price of just $40! If you’ve been looking for a practical, comprehensive guide to help launch your Team Policy journey, now is the perfect time to add this book to your coaching library or debate toolkit.

At Lasting Impact, we believe confident communicators are built through excellent instruction and intentional coaching. We’re thrilled to add this resource to our growing collection of tools that equip students and coaches to communicate truth with wisdom, confidence, and excellence.

Don’t miss the introductory pricing—grab your copy today and take your first step toward mastering Team Policy Debate! And don’t forget- or TP Camp is coming soon… along with our NCFCA TP Sourcebook!

Opinion/Analysis – NCFCA TP 2026-27 Resolution By: Tyler Barron & Derek Sun (2026 National Champions)

Posted on by Heather Neumann

AND THIS YEARS RESOLUTION WILL BE *drumroll*

TÜRKIYE. (Yes we spelled it correctly)

Here we go again: next season’s Team Policy resolution has been announced, and plenty of people are less than thrilled. They’re worried that Türkiye is too obscure, boring, and irrelevant. As two longtime TP debaters, we can say that this isn’t new. Every year, skepticism is often the first reaction to an unfamiliar resolution, especially in foreign policy years like this one…. (Keep Reading Below…)

NOTE – We are excited to welcome Tyler Barron and Derek Sun to the Lasting Impact! Team this season! They will be coaching at some of the Online Speech and Debate Camps offered by Lasting Impact! this summer. Check them out – https://lastingimpact.info/product-category/online-camps/ ALSO- don’t forget our NCFCA TP Sourcebook and GUIDE will be coming out soon!

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Summer Speech and Debate Camps! Free Parent Registration With Every Student! 

Posted on by Heather Neumann

Calling all parents! Our team is excited to offer a free parent registration with every student who signs up for one of our online camps this summer. The fact is, YOU are an essential member of your student’s competition team. Every late night conversation in the kitchen, every practice round you judge, every bit of feedback you offer will help your student gain a deeper understanding of the resolution, and our league culture will benefit from your expertise! 

Camps start this week! It’s not too late to sign up for…

Novice Team Policy, June 26-27 from 9am-12pm CST

Advanced Team Policy, June 26-27 from 1-4pm CST

Novice LD, June 27 from 11am-3pm CST

Advanced LD, June 27 from 11am-3pm CST

We hope to see you there! If you haven’t signed up yet or haven’t checked out ALL the Speech and Debate Camps we are offering this year – check them out – HERE!! https://lastingimpact.info/product-category/online-camps/ OR Email anne.lastingimpact@gmail.com with any questions. 

Layered Impacts in Debate by: Caleb McClure

Posted on by Heather Neumann

What’s the point of asking your judge what they want to see in the round? There isn’t one, if you’re not going to act on it. One of the biggest mistakes debaters make is misunderstanding what it means when a judge says they want you to focus on impacting. Most debaters think that means just making it really clear why you should win that particular argument. Some debaters will take it a step further and interpret that statement to mean explaining why that argument wins the round. However, very few debaters understand the implicit request in that phrase. We often forget there should be some guiding idea or principle behind every debate case. Judges want to hear not just why you win an argument, or why that argument wins you the round, but why that argument matters beyond the context of high school speech and debate. Continue to read THREE levels of layered impact…

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Black Friday- Mid Season NCFCA TP Release!!

Posted on by Heather Neumann

The competitive season is about officially to be in full swing—and whether you’re still searching for the right case, considering a strategic switch, or preparing for the arguments you know are coming, we’ve got exactly what you need.

Today, we’re excited to unveil the Lasting Impact Team Policy Mid-Season Release, a powerful new resource designed to equip debaters with fresh, relevant, and high-quality material right when they need it most.

What’s Inside the Mid-Season Release?

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The Power of Being Compelling in Speech and Debate

Posted on by Heather Neumann

What makes one speaker unforgettable while another is easily forgotten? What turns a simple argument into a persuasive force that moves judges, stirs emotions, and changes minds? What makes you want to listen, tune out the rest of the world? If you have ever heard my friend, owner/founder of IEW, Andrew Pudewa… there is a word that comes to mind. He’s a fabulous speaker!

The answer is one powerful word: compelling. In speech and debate, some speakers are clear. Others are confident. A few are even memorable. But the ones who win rounds, move audiences, and leave a lasting impact? Those speakers are compelling.

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Opinion – NCFCA TP Cognitive Bias? And TP Camp THIS WEEK! by Roman Hogancamp

Posted on by Heather Neumann

Almost everyone I have talked to supports and likes the upcoming NCFCA Team Policy resolution, which addresses reforming Congress. It is because of this overwhelming affirmation, however, I began to realize there may be a slight problem: judge bias. This became exceptionally clear when I started writing a case that tackled term limits. While writing this case, I found a statistic stating that 83 percent of the population supports term limits! This made me realize the vast majority of judges are going enter the round with bias in favor of the Affirmative team. Think about it for a moment… How many people have you spoken with do not think Congress needs to be reformed—in at least one way or another? My guess is most everyone will agree Congress is in need of change. So, what can we do about it? In this article, we are going to examine two primary forms of judge bias and the strategies that play into these biases, we are going to talk about how to counter these biases, and finally, I am going to invite you to join Ethan Tong and I July 31-August 1 for the Lasting Impact Online Team Policy Debate Camp, where we will tackle this issue and so many more! If you haven’t signed up, please plan on doing so through the Lasting Impact website here… or keep reading Roman’s opinion below….

Jump Start TP Debate Online Camp
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Online LD Camp UPDATE – FREE Fall Apol. Club

Posted on by Heather Neumann

Our virtual LD Camp starts TOMORROW! It’s going from a two day camp to one! This means less time online for you… but still all of the AMAZING content! Sessions will include…
Argumentation
Value theory
Writing a compelling case
Research in LD
Elements of effective speaking
Flowing
Going Neg
…and more!

Plus, we have added an even BIGGER BONUS!! If you sign up, you will automatically be invited to our Fall Online Apologetics Club FOR FREE! That’s right, no need to register… you will be welcome to join our Lasting Impact! Apol Club. We are so excited to offer this! Tell your friends! Remember, all camps and clubs/classes are recorded. Sign up for Online LD Camp (and Apol) HERE – https://lastingimpact.info/product/camp23889/

Also, if LD isn’t your thing… we will make the same offer for TP! Register HERE – https://lastingimpact.info/product/club23888/

Why Should You Attend a Summer Speech and Debate Camp?

Posted on by Heather Neumann

As a coach, I’ve seen countless students walk into a Speech and Debate Camp a little nervous, unsure of what to expect. But by the end of the camp, they’ve transformed—equipped with new skills, fresh strategies, and the confidence to tackle their next competition head-on. If you’re a student considering whether to attend a Speech and Debate Camp – online or in-person or a parent wondering if it’s worth the investment, the answer is a resounding YES! I have countless of reasons why… but here’s just two reasons why: (and remember- we have TWO awesome online debate camps coming up… check them out HERE – https://lastingimpact.info/shop/ )

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Summer Prep with Lasting Impact!

Posted on by Heather Neumann

Are you ready to begin your 2025-2026 speech and debate season? We are too! In fact, we have one camp under our belt and resources busting at the seams! Here is just a short run down of how you can use Lasting Impact! as the number one resource in Speech and Debate this summer and beyond!

  1. Coaching – Have you seen our line up of qualified coaches? Do you want to get a jump start on your season? Schedule a Mental Prep Session. Coaching isn’t just for students either! Did you know we help create syllabus’ for clubs, meet with parents, and coach specific tracks for clubs? Check out COACHING here.
  2. Camps – Like I said we are one camp down, and about a dozen more to go! Lasting Impact! Coaches are traveling nation-wide again to help inspire students (and parents) on the power of communication! Talk to Heather (heather@lastingimpact.info) on more information on hiring a Lasting Impact! Coach. We even offer Online Camps this summer (and they will be recorded)! Moot, TP, LD, and Jump Start Speech… what more could you ask for!?
  3. Speech and Debate Materials – We have AMAZING products! If you haven’t been to the SHOP in a while… go there NOW!
  4. Sourcebooks – Our Debate Guidebooks and Sourcebooks are the BEST! We spend hundreds of hours putting together a product you will want to dig into! And did you know, we created a Summer Prep TP Source just for our NCFCA friends! Great for easy early research or camp!
  5. Don’t forget to sign up for Fall 2025 Clubs/Classes! More will be added this summer… but be sure to check out some of our standards- Online LD, Speech 101, Speech 102, Interpretation Club, Online Apol, Extemporaneous Roundtable and more!

Lasting Impact! is gearing up for the best summer and season ever! We hope you join us!

NCFCA Team Policy Summer Source is Available NOW!

Posted on by Heather Neumann

Lasting Impact! is pleased to announce the early release of two cases for the 2025 debate summer camp season. In the past, we have released a source book near the beginning of August. This year will be no exception, but in addition to this traditional release, we also want to help support your summer research and camps by releasing two high-quality cases early. We will be selling one case for $20 or both early releases for $30 per team. The cases include a 1AC, an AFF backup, and a NEG brief. The two cases are: “Pass the TRUST Act,” which deals with insider trading, and “Pass Congressional Term Limits,” which advocates for term limits on U.S. Representatives and Senators. We have close to 100 pages of research already done for you!!

This summer release is sure to benefit both students and leaders…  

• Students: Get a head start diving into the resolution now! This is a fantastic starting point! This source has almost 100 pages ready for you to dive in! Students who are eager to begin researching the topic are going to love these cases, as they explore two topics likely to get a lot of traction this coming season. Students can begin with the case provided, brainstorm arguments, and begin researching additional AFF and NEG support. And just in case you are already going through withdrawal, grab a group of friends over the summer and get in a couple of practice rounds before the fall semester begins. These cases are sure to provide a good starting place for the cases you will run into next season. 

• Clubs: Clubs that are looking to understand the resolution better will appreciate the opportunity to dive into two topics sure to offer research opportunities and logical discussions. These cases will also allow for clubs to host summer tournaments or rounds with good, balanced cases that students will be able to debate on both sides. These are shareable… look at payment structure below.

• Camps: These cases are great examples to pair with your camp curriculum as they provide a hands-on example of the stock issues and real-life examples of topics likely to be explored in the coming season. This release is designed to pair well with NCFCA or other curriculum, providing real-life examples to which the students can apply debate theory. These cases are a strong start and could be debated in camp as is. They are not bulletproof, though, which also offers students the opportunity to learn how to research and refine cases to their own preferences, allowing them to be creative and learn the skills of debate!

Payment Structure:

  • 1-4 Teams:  $20 / $30 for both
  • 5-10 Teams:  $15 / $20 for both
  • 11+ Teams:  $10 / $15 for both

Got to the SHOP to purchase NOW! Or here is the link – https://lastingimpact.info/product/book23943/