Debate Hub
This podcast discusses all things related to schools debating: setting up debate clubs, coaching, competitions, formats and more. Hosted by Michael Hepburn, a former competitive debater with 15 years coaching experience who is currently director of Debate Hub.
Debate Hub
Team pairings for competitive success
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Michael Hepburn
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Season 1
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Episode 12
Following on from our discussion of selecting students for competitions, this week Kate and Michael discuss how to pair students to compete. Just like team selection in football, team pairings for BP competitions are complex and multi-faceted. We discuss our process when we have to select teams for competitions, how often we vary pairings, pro ams and more!