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Debate Events and Coaches

We compete in the following Debate formats at most Speech and Debate tournaments: IPDA, NPDA, and NFA-LD.

IPDA

International Public Debate Association (IPDA) is primarily a one-on-one debate format

Coaches

  • Julian Mackenzie
  • Lillian Theis
  • Srujam Dave

NPDA

The National Parliamentary Debate Association (NPDA) is a 2v2 debate event.

Coaches

Lincoln-Douglas (NFA-LD)

Lincoln-Douglas (NFA-LD) style debate is a common form of academic debate.

Coaches

  • Cindy Chanay

Note that some tournaments we attend offer APDA and Policy debates, however we do not actively coach them as they are rare and there is currently not much interest among members for competing in these events. However, we will provide the necessary support to members who wish to compete in these events at these tournaments. If there is enough interest in these events, we may incorporate them into our core coaching curriculum.