COACHING SERVICES
THE IMPACT OF EXCELLENCE
Impact Coaching offers both speech and debate coaching for students who want to pursue excellence. Our coaches have experience participating and coaching in both types of events. Most importantly, they are passionate about seeing you succeed! Check out the descriptions below to learn more about what we offer!
Personal Coaching
So you are serious about debate? IDC offers personal coaching throughout the entire debate season to help you with any questions and to provide feedback. This can include help with your case, advice on NEG strategy, speaking pointers, etc.
Weekly Classes
New to debate and want to get started? Experienced debater without a club or coach? Impact offers personalized classes taught by Matthew Gray. No matter where you call home, we can provide top-notch teaching via video call using FaceTime, Skype, or Google Chat.
This service has limited availability. Get a quote for details and scheduling.
AFF Case Review
Need help strengthening your affirmative case? IDC offers various plans to help. This service includes feedback on format, content, and just about anything related the case. We will not the write the plan or do research for you but are here to assist you in building on your ideas!
Custom NEG Briefs
A team in your league is running a crazy squirrel case and you cannot seem to find a brief capable of beating it! IDC is here to save the day! We offer a number of options where we will write a custom brief to save you from the squirrels!
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In order to provide this service, IDC must be given a legible and understandable flow of the 1AC.
Impact Speech
Coaching Services
Script/Performance Analysis
Have you ever wished you could know what is going on inside a judge’s mind when they observe your piece? Now you can! With this unique service, submit a video of your performance and a copy of your script for an IDSC coach to analyze in order to receive feedback and advice tailored to your needs. Ideal for pre-tournament polishing or veteran speakers looking for a new perspective.
Custom Scripts
Are you stuck in your search for the perfect script? Or, are three other duos from your league ALSO performing Bilbo’s meeting with Gollum from The Hobbit? IDSC is here to help! Speak with one of our coaches to determine the kind of genre and content best for your speech event, then receive 2-3 cut scripts that are best suited to your style. Ideal for novices beginning their first season or veteran speakers before key tournaments. *Note: To preserve the integrity of the event, IDSC coaches will not write speeches for categories requiring original work.
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Personal Coaching
Are you a serious competitor about your speech event? IDSC offers personal coaching throughout the entire competition season to answer any questions and provide feedback. This package can include help with choosing/cutting a script, choreographing movements, analyzing ballots, etc. Ideal for speakers intent on taking their skills to the next level.
NOTE: Due to IDSC’s nature as a transcontinental organization, meetings between coaches and speakers are offered both in person and virtually. Details may be obtained by contacting IDSC, where a coach will be in touch with you shortly.