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!