Daniel J. Minke

"All of you is here learning speech and debate today."

You can develop your whole self by developing your skills in speech and debate. I facilitate that process through individual and small group coaching.

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LD Debate Camps

3 Versions available: Introduction, Beginner, and Intermediate/Advanced

Speech Camps

Specializing in Interpretive, but available for any NCFCA Speech category.

Debate Coaching

Individual or small group coaching, usually virtual for LD or TP debate. (45 minute session for $30 -- or package of 4 sessions for $100)

Speech Coaching

Individual or small group coaching for any NCFCA speech category, usually virtual. (45 minute session for $30 -- or package of 4 sessions for $100)

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Camp offerings for summer 2023 are being developed. Fill out the interest form, and I'll keep you posted!

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Upcoming Camps

This camp is for any and all students who are new to LD. In this camp, a new student is equipped with the information and tools to be able to go home or to their club and be able to start writing their first cases and preparing for their first competitive season. Completely new to Speech & Debate and planning on doing LD? Only ever done speech or TP and not LD? Just wanting to review the basic mechanics of the debate style? This is your camp.

Intro to LD Camp (May 27th, 1:00-7:00 pm, Bryan, TX)

This camp prepares students for competition in the debate round itself. Have a little LD experience and want to learn more of the how-to-do LD? Coming from TP and wanting to go more in-depth into LD? Just attended the Intro camp and want more? This is your camp. This two-day camp covers: Case theory, Cross-Examination, Refutation, Beginner/Intermediate Delivery & Presentation, and Beginner/Intermediate Debate theory. If you're interested, stay in touch.

Beginner/Intermediate LD Camp (Date and Location Pending).

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This camp equips the already experienced LDer with the tools needed to grow in their debate skills even further and begin writing their own cases going into the competitive year. Looking for a more in-depth dive into LD and its philosophy? Already done one or two seasons in LD and wanting to learn more or grow in competitive success? Just gone to the Beginner/Intermediate camp and want to take the deep dive? This is your camp. This three-day camp covers: Advanced Case theory, Advanced Preparation, Delivery & Presentation, Intermediate/Advanced Debate theory, Debating with Excellence and Integrity in competition, an in-depth Discussion of the Resolution, and Writing your own cases for this upcoming competitive year. If you're interested, stay in touch.

Intermediate/Advanced LD Camp (Date and Location Pending)

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About Me.

I am passionate about competitive speech and debate because it is an avenue to grow in all areas of our lives and become more fully ourselves. The teenage years are a time of rapid and abundant personal and brain development. The skills involved in public speaking and debate both harness and expand that growth.

As a homeschool student, I competed through NCFCA for 6 years (2015-2020) in Region 4 that became Region 12, with the Brazos Valley Rhetoric Club. I enjoy all different speech categories and placed in Sweepstakes often (successes across many categories at a tournament)

I align with the mission to "challenge and equip ambassadors for Christ to communicate truth with integrity and grace." (NCFCA)

Experience

Speech

Regional & National Qualifier (NCFCA)

National Qualifier in Original Interpretation (1st place at multiple Regional Qualifying tournaments), Duo Interpretation, After Dinner Speaking. Regional Qualifier in Apologetics, Extemporaneous, and Digital Presentation. Additionally, participated in Toastmasters.

Debate

Regional and National Qualifier (NCFCA)

National Qualifier for LD Debate (including 4th place at Regionals). Regional Qualifier for TP Debate.

Coaching

I have coached with the Brazos Valley Rhetoric Club for 4 years in various capacities, including for a team of all new TP debators. I enjoy helping beginners gain confidence and more advanced students hone their skills.