Welcome to the UDCA’s
Coach’s Corner
A resource hub for new and established coaches; exclusive training materials, tournament schedules, and coaching resources designed to help you lead your team to success. Already a member of the UDCA? Log in to access exclusive materials.
Coaches Code of Ethics
The function of a coach is to educate students through participation in speech and debate. Students should be treated with the utmost respect., and their welfare should be considered in decisions by coaches at all times.
New Coaches
As a new coach, you will need to register and complete the approval process. After that, you will gain access to the UDCA email group and directories.
New Coaches Guide
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Elementary School & Middle School Coaches
Integrate debate into your curriculum with age appropriate lesson plans, activities, and expert guidance tailored for the classroom.
Speech & Debate Supplemental Standards for English Language Arts
Speech and Debate provides students an opportunity to develop skills in research, critical thinking, organization, persuasion, and communication. These skills are invaluable for college, career, and citizenship.
Coach’s Training Materials
Lesson Plans/Event Resources
Lesson plans, activities, and expert guidance tailored for the classroom.
UDCA/UHSAA Handbook
Utah High School Activities Association Speech & Debate Policies and Guidelines.
NSDA
National Speech & Debate Association, an online platform for hosting virtual speech and debate tournaments.
John R Park UofU Debate Briefs and Resources
The John R. Park Debate Society curates an archive of research briefs related to topics established by the National Speech and Debate Association.
Rubrics
Debate rubrics are the scorecards judges use to evaluate your performance in a debate round. They break down key skills — like argument structure, evidence use, delivery, and refutation — so you know exactly what matters.
Tabroom Resources
The “Tabroom Made Easy” channel of ScreenPal offers a comprehensive collection of instructional videos designed to guide users through various aspects of Tabroom.com, a widely-used platform for managing debate tournaments. This resource is invaluable for coaches, tournament organizers, judges, and participants seeking to navigate and utilize Tabroom.com effectively.
Congress Legislation
Read up on current legislative measures or submit your own.
