CHSSA Coaches’ Corner banner with a gold state champion trophy and the CHSSA logo, reading ‘CHSSA Coaches’ Corner: A monthly series for all speech and debate coaches.’

Welcome to CHSSA Coaches’ Corner

Coaches’ Corner is your space to learn, connect, and grow as a coach. Each month, CHSSA hosts a free 90-minute Zoom session on a topic designed to make your coaching journey easier, more rewarding, and more fun.

Whether you’re brand new or a veteran with decades of experience, Coaches’ Corner offers:

  • Practical tips you can use right away with your students

  • Insights into specific events and coaching strategies

  • Space to ask questions and get clear answers

  • A supportive community of coaches across California — and beyond

While CHSSA is a California-based organization, these sessions are open to any coach in the country (or world!) who wants to learn and share ideas. We’re all stronger when we support one another.

2025–26 Coaches’ Corner Schedule

(all sessions at 6 PM PT, approx. 90 minutes with Q&A)

  • September 25 – New Coaches’ Introduction & CHSSA Basics

  • October 16 – Original Prose & Poetry (OPP)

  • November 20 – Original Advocacy (OA)

  • January 15 – Lincoln-Douglas Debate: Traditional Style

  • February 19 – Team Management & Leadership

  • March 19 – State Tournament Q&A

Sign Up Today

Choose the sessions that fit your needs — one, a few, or the whole series. Each event is free and designed to give you practical tools, inspiration, and space to connect with fellow coaches.

Before every session, you’ll receive a Zoom link from PR@CHSSA.org.

Click Here to Register Today!

We suggest that you add the dates to your calendar now so you don’t miss out, and feel free to share this series with a colleague or coaching friend. The more voices in the room, the stronger our community becomes.

Past Coaches' Corners

Every Coaches' Corner is built with one goal in mind: to support you and your students. Over the past seasons we have gathered incredible educators from across the country who have shared their knoweldge, their creativity, and their passion for this activity we all love.

These sessions are filled with practical tips, fresh ideas, and reminders of why speech and debate matters so much. If you missed one live, or just want to relive the inspiration, you can catch the recordings here.

Think of this as your own library of coaching wisdom created by coaches, for coaches, and always here when you need a spark. 

Browse our past Coaches' Corner videos below and celebrate the amazing community you're a part of.