6 Tips for Making the Most of your Quarantine

We know, it’s tempting to spend 12 hours a day playing Minecraft.

LifeJoseph AbellMay 9, 2020quarantine, social distance, covid-19, coronavirus, debate, what to do, help, stoa, ncfca, nsdaComment

5 Tips for Winning the Quarantine Mind Game

The COVID-19 pandemic has everyone stuck at home. Here are tips to avoid climbing the walls.

LifeJoseph AbellApril 29, 2020covid, 19, coronavirus, debate, quarantine, mind, game, mental, health Comment

Fix This One Thing to Win Your Next Outround

“Last tournament, my partner and I went 6-0 in prelims but we lost our octafinals round.” -Clare C.

LifeJoseph AbellMarch 4, 2020nsda, ncfca, tp, ld, policy, valueComment

Mental Success: The Power of Routine

Coaching, LifeDrew MagnessOctober 23, 2019Mental Success, Stress, Stress management, method, coaching, Coaching, outrounds, pressure, RoutineComment

Your Novice Year: Lincoln Douglas or Team Policy?

Here’s some solid guidance for that decision.

LifeJoseph AbellSeptember 4, 2019stoa, ncfca, nsda, ncfl, tp, ld, debate, choose Comment

Your Win Rate: How to Read into Postings

Take the guesswork out of tournaments. We’ll show you how to use that last powermatch to determine your record with certainty.

LifeJoseph AbellApril 1, 2019win rate, april fools, tournaments, stoa, ncfca, ld, tp, parli Comments

How to Counter Stress in 60 Seconds

Stress is an attempt to destroy your life. If you learn how to manage it in high school, you’ll enter the next stage of life with a massive advantage.

Life, CoachingDrew MagnessFebruary 27, 2019Breathing, Stress, Stress management, Life, life, life tips, Students Comment

It's Here: The Ace Peak Society

We’re happy to announce that we’ve created a way for Ace Peak students to connect with each other: The Ace Peak Society.

Life, StrategyJoseph AbellJanuary 16, 2019stoa, ncfca, facebook, social, media, group, ace, peak, society, share, collaborate, research, brief Comments

Introducing Ace Peak Resources

Oh yeah, we’ve just been writing some code.

LifeJoseph AbellJanuary 14, 2019stoa, ncfca, parli, debate, practice, generator, ace peak, ace, peak, resolution, impromptu, topic Comment

For Judges: Giving Ballot Feedback

“Hey Drew and Joe! I love judging, but don’t always feel like I’m very good at giving constructive feedback and encouragement.”

Persuasion, LifeJoseph AbellDecember 19, 2018stoa, ncfca, debate, round, judge, argumentation, argument, persuasion, confusion, organization, clarity, feedback, criticism, constructiveComment

This Is the New Ace Peak

After months of phone conversations, planning, and computer coding, the new Ace Peak has arrived. Here’s what’s different.

Life, CoachingJoseph AbellAugust 4, 2018Coach Joseph, Website, Life Comments

I Want to Meet You at Nationals

Here it is.

The Most Common Mistakes People Make at Nationals (Part 2)

Last time, we covered three mistakes people make at Nationals. Here are three more.

Strategy, LifeJoseph AbellMay 9, 2018NITOC, Preparation, Energy, Stoa, Debate, Camp, Motivation, Debate Nationals, National ChampionshipComment

The Most Common Mistakes People Make at Nationals (Part 1)

Nationals is right around the corner! Debate like a veteran by avoiding these common mistakes.

What My Students Know About Potential

I just got back from my Phoenix camp. This is the second...

Life, CoachingJoseph AbellMarch 17, 2018Debate Camp, Life, Skill, Stoa, Team Policy, Lincoln Douglas

Sign up for updates