February 6, 2026
Guide to Safe Debate Researching
Written by: Mahek Acharya In the world of competitive debate, research is your foundation. The quality of your evidence, the credibility of your sources, and the depth of your understanding can make or break your case. Our goal is to help you navigate the complex landscape of debate research while maintaining academic integrity and developing…
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February 6, 2026
Off-Season Strategies: How to Improve When There Are No Tournaments
Written By: Mahek Acharya The competitive debate season has its natural rhythms, intense tournament weekends followed by brief recoveries, then back to preparation mode. But what happens during those longer breaks between seasons? Summer vacations, winter holidays, and extended off-periods can feel like dead zones for competitive debaters. Many treat these times as complete breaks,…
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February 6, 2026
It’s Not the World Against You, it’s You Stepping into the World
Written By Jason Stansell You’re a new competitor in Speech and Debate. Everyone around you seems to know far more than you. It’s intimidating, and they seem to expect so much from you that you don’t know how to do. You begin getting more and more nervous, palms sweaty, everyone seems to be judging you,…
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February 3, 2026
Student Leader Feature: Student Captain Veer Parmar
Written By Katherine Xue Hello everyone! We’re excited to bring you another feature from one of our student leaders – our way of spotlighting the incredible members of our Potomac Debate community! This time, it’s Veer Parmar, who is a Student Captain for Potomac and a longtime debater, having been with Potomac for over four…
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February 3, 2026
How Debate Can Help You in College and Beyond
Written by: Mahek Acharya When most people think about debate, they picture high school students standing behind podiums, rapidly firing off arguments and evidence. But honestly? The skills you develop through debate extend far beyond the competition circuit as they become invaluable assets that shape your success in college and throughout your professional life. Critical…
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