Tournament Prep

At Ascent Academy, we focus on developing advanced debate skills to help students excel:

1. Anticipation

   1. Anticipate Opponent's Contention: Students learn to predict the arguments their opponents will present, allowing them to prepare and craft stronger counterarguments in advance.

   2. Anticipate Opponent's Rebuttal : We teach students to foresee potential rebuttals and prepare responses, ensuring they can defend their position effectively in any situation.

      1. Prepare Rebuttal

         
         

2. Burden of Proof

   1. Select Suitable Evidence to Support Contentions and Rebuttals: Students are guided in choosing the most relevant and credible evidence to support their arguments and counterarguments, strengthening their overall case.

   2. Research (Varsity Only): At the varsity level, we focus on enhancing research skills, teaching students how to conduct in-depth research and gather reliable evidence to support their positions.

      
      

3. Tournament Techniques: Students are trained in effective tournament strategies, including speech delivery, timing, and advanced debating tactics. These techniques help them excel in competitive environments and gain the upper hand in any debate.

   
   

Ascent Academy’s approach empowers students to think strategically, build strong arguments, and perform confidently in competitive debate settings.