A debate is an exercise in communication. Many coaches focus on a book-ended guide to persuasion- it begins with strategy and research and ends with a polished presentation. There's a missing link. Good communication stems from good writing, and good writing is the most overlooked element in general debate strategy. My name is Thorger Baker. I've competed for 7 years in national and international leagues, winning multiple tournaments in debate and various speech events. What I want to offer you is the bridge that turned my average performance into an exceptional one. We can dive into crude analytics, or pick apart big picture narratives, but regardless of what we work on, I want to help you write it well. You can have all the analysis in the world and still lose the judge. you can connect with the judge emotionally and still fail to secure their ballet. What you can do is write a case that will leave an audience itching to clap. That is my goal with you.
