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Why host a clinic?
Why host a clinic?
As part of our commitment to accessibility and high-impact learning, the Harvard Debate Council offers customized clinics and workshops directly at schools around the world. These 1–3-day immersive programs are led by experienced coaches, national champions, and TOC-qualified instructors who bring elite instruction to your campus.
Whether your program is just beginning or preparing for international competition, an in-person clinic can spark rapid growth, energize students and teachers, and create a foundation for long-term success.
Hosting a clinic at your school can have a host of benefits! An HDC clinic can:
o Jumpstart your team with expert guidance
o Prepare for upcoming seasons or bid tournaments
o Showcase the benefits of debate and speech competition to administrators
o Train new coaches or student leaders
o Engage your school community through showcase rounds or parent sessions
o Establish your school as a regional hub for debate development
What we Offer
What we Offer
Workshops & Clinics are tailored to meet the specific needs of your school or region. Options for the sessions include:
Format-Specific Instruction
o Public Forum Debate – Strategy, structure, topic prep, flowing, and refutation
o World Schools Debate – Constructive argumentation, POIs, and impromptu practice
o Original Oratory & Public Address – Speech structure, delivery, and message development
o Interpretation Events – Dramatic performance, cutting literature, and character work
Skill-Based Sessions
o Argument construction and clash
o Persuasive delivery and presence
o Research techniques and case building
o Judge adaptation and audience engagement
o Tournament prep and scrimmaging
Educator & Coach Training
o Curriculum integration
o Practice round planning
o Team culture and recruitment
o Navigating online debate
o Tournament logistics and Tabroom training
Clinic Structure
Clinics may range from 1 to 3 days depending on your program’s goals and schedule. Schools may request single-format intensives or mixed-format programming to suit combined teams.
Who Leads the Clinics?
All instructors are vetted and trained to deliver high-quality, inclusive, and engaging instruction that aligns with ISDI’s values. Our instructor network includes:
o Former and current TOC competitors
o Ivy League and national-level coaches
o HDC alumni and workshop faculty
o Experienced educators from across the global debate community
Interested in Hosting a Clinic at Your Campus?
Interested in Hosting a Clinic at Your Campus?
To request an HDC Clinic at your school:
o Email contact@isdi.world
o Please include preferred dates, format needs, and participant info
o A staff member will follow up to confirm availability, travel logistics, and cost
o Conclusion
o ISDI bring world-class debate instruction to your doorstep. These workshops offer a high-return, low-barrier opportunity to transform your students’ abilities, train your staff, and connect your school to a global network of excellence in debate and speech events.
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