Speech Coach - Each coach, in the state of North Dakota, follows the guidelines set by the NDHSSAA. Each Head Speech Coach, from a school, must: attend the Speech Rules Clinic (online or at the CSTAND convention) each year, take the online judges test, and attend the State A Speech Coaches Coach’s Meet at the State A Speech Tournament in the spring.

Season - The speech season runs from Jan. – April.  The calendar, and tournament options, are on the CSTAND website.  Coaches may practice in January, but do not travel until Feb. after the debate season is finished. 

Parent Meeting - Each team should have a parent meeting, with your school’s AD and with a PTO rep. from your school.  It’s good to have the meeting early in the season so you can answer any questions parents may have.

Coaching duties:

1. Set up informational meeting with students.
2. Set up a tournament/travel schedule(this will be coordinated with the GFC coach and your AD)
3. Get busses (this will be coordinated with the GFC coach and your AD)
4. Run regular practices (at least three days a week, but every day works better for students).
5. Prepare speaking materials for students
6. Coordinate travel(this will be coordinated with the GFC coach and your AD)
7. Construct “trip sheets” for each tournament for admin., students, and parents.
8. Supervise weekend tournaments
9. Judge at tournaments
10. Collaborate with GFC and middle school coaches for travel
11. Find judges for tournaments
12. Fill out registration forms and Pos
13. Hold an end of the year awards ceremony

No fringe benefits.