jmc_va 44 Report post Posted January 2, 2018 (edited) I coached Kempsville High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia, for a goodly while in the '90s and then again from 2006 to 2011 (I think? It may have been 2005 to 2010). I was feeling more than a few pangs of debate nostalgia today and was wondering what's up in the Tidewater Debate League and the rest of Virginia. My job doesn't allow me enough time off to travel the circuit like I used to, and I don't think I could ever be happy as a local-tournaments-only coach, but if a program in Virginia needs help with briefs or theory, I might be able to help. I lean HEAVILY towards the kritikal end of the spectrum. So, you know, fair warning. Edited January 2, 2018 by jmc_va Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
giofreek 5 Report post Posted June 25, 2018 My partner and I just won the 1-4A state tournament in April, and I don't think there are any policy teams from Virginia Beach anymore, or the Tidewater region. We talked with a judge from Tabb High School and he said that almost nobody does policy debate in his area and they certainly aren't competitive. I'd love to talk about kritikal arguments with you if you have the chance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmc_va 44 Report post Posted June 25, 2018 That's sad to hear about Virginia Beach and the Tidewater area, but not unexpected. There were very few active policy programs there when I was coaching. Congratulations on winning states. Did you have any specific questions about kritikal theory or specific arguments you needed help with? My cup of tea leans towards the Lacan / Baudrillard / Badiou / Foucault end of the spectrum, but kritikal theory is kritikal theory, regardless of the individual arg. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
giofreek 5 Report post Posted June 26, 2018 I sent you a personal message Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miro 1469 Report post Posted July 7, 2018 How is NoVA doing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nonegfiat 640 Report post Posted July 8, 2018 (edited) How is NoVA doing? Broad Run’s program is all but gone from the national circuit. They might still do local stuff, but I’m not sure since I didn’t go to any WACFL this year. TJ however is making some noise on the circuit. I know there’s at least one good team from woodgrove, and a few other local programs in the area. Edited July 8, 2018 by Nonegfiat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
giofreek 5 Report post Posted July 8, 2018 Broad Run’s program is all but gone from the national circuit. They might still do local stuff, but I’m not sure since I didn’t go to any WACFL this year. TJ however is making some noise on the circuit. I know there’s at least one good team from woodgrove, and a few other local programs in the area. Broad Run's varsity teams graduated, Thomas Jefferson is the powerhouse school in the area, and Oakton, Chantilly, and Woodgrove (my school) have some pretty good programs. Supposedly the quality of WACFL has gone down in the past few years, but there are a few solid teams that are looking to qualify to the toc next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
