Coaching Resources
Most Preferred Resources
Curriculum Resources
Novice Resources
Regional Office Resources
Other Resources
Coaching Vacancies & Opportunities
Other Coaching Organizations
Most Preferred Resources
NFL Coach Guide
The NFL is excited to announce the publication of a brand new online source for coaches entitled, "Taking the Plunge: Excelling as a Coach in the National Forensic League."
NFL Monthly Practice Extemp Questions
Attention all Extemp coaches: The NFL is providing free Extemp questions to practice with each month as part of its goal on increasing education and providing resources to its coaches. Please download and start prepping!
December Practice Questions
January Practice Questions
Nov/Dec LD Topic Overview and Lesson Plan Download a brief overview and suggested reading list for the new LD Topic.
Curriculum Resources
Curriculum Guides
WKU Regional Director, Chris Joffrion writes a monthly column in the Rostrum entitled "NFL Curriculum Corner." Download the latest installments here:
Curriculum Guide One
Curriculum Guide Two
Curriculum Guide Three
NDCA Evidence Share The National Debate Coaches Association is happy to provide NFL members with a wonderful opportunity to access thousands of free policy debate evidence files. To access the NDCA Open Evidence Access Program, simply go to http://ndca.debateteams.net and follow the instructions to thousands of free files. The user name is NDCAEvidence2007 and the password is debate. Thank you NDCA!
Complimentary National Final Round Interp Videos All NFL member schools are welcome to fill out the Video Tape/DVD Licensing Agreement and receive a complimentary copy of the 2005 National Interpretation Event Final Rounds. These videos are meant for classroom educational use by NFL members only.
New Lincoln Douglas Debate Online Text!
NFL coaches Cherian Koshy and Dr. Seth Halvorson have written an outstanding introductory text for free use to the NFL.
Novice Coach Resources
Novice Coach Guide NFL coach Brenda Moe (OR) provides Novice Coaches with a guide that will ensure the development of first-time coaches.
Building the Novice LD Debate Program Recruiting and retaining LD novices can be one of the most difficult and daunting aspects of the season for even the most experienced of coaches. Download this easy to follow guide for new ideas!
New Public Forum Guide Compiled from NFL instructional materials, NFL coach Adam Jacobi (WI) has edited a three page guide which will help you teach and learn Public Forum debate in a fast, fun way. This guide will assist with rules, procedures, and general help as you begin your journey competing in and/or coaching this event.
Regional Office Resources
Western Kentucky University Regional Office
The NFL Regional Office will be headed by Regional Coordinator Chris Joffrion. Mr. Joffrion has several resources that will help you and your team. Download resources and to learn more about the Regional Office.
Other Resources
Billman Book Reviews
Each month Tyler & Jennifer Billman review a leadership styled book in the Rostrum each month. Click and download a review to find out your potential reads that could make a difference in the way you lead your team.
Review: The Tipping Point
Review: The Fred Factor
Review: 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
Review: Who Moved My Cheese?
Review: 7 Powers of Questions
Review: Tough Choices or Tough Times
2007-2008 Policy Debate Topic Selected:Alternative Energy
Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase alternative energy incentives in the United States.
Pre Invoicing Form
Schools with prepaid membership fees
(Note: Payments will be posted day after memberships are recorded) Pre Invoicing Form
Free Resource Pooling The NFL is proud to host a pool of free educational resources from top speech and debate teachers, coaches, and administrators nationwide.
This is a file share section that allows educators from all of the United States to submit and utilize speech and debate lesson plans, coaching tips, fundraising ideas, and a variety of other resources.
The NFL needs your help. Please send coaching/teaching resources to the NFL for addition to the resource pool. The NFL asks that all contributors observe all copyright laws when submitting materials. The more educators and coaches that participate, the stronger the resource.
If you would like to check out some of the wonderful resources that have already been posted, just click on an area in the right hand column of this page.
Coaching Vacancies/Opportunities
The NFL is happy to provide a link to a current list of Career Opportunities on this page. Be sure to check here on regular basis if you are interested in coaching and teaching forensics. To advertise your coaching opportunity, please contact Sandy Krueger.
Other Coaching Organizations
For more information on how to submit a Coaching Resource to the NFL, contact Tyler Billman.
