--- title: "Best Benefit Ever: A Bevy of Debate Videos" id: "32306" type: "post" slug: "best-benefit-ever-a-bevy-of-debate-videos" published_at: "2016-03-01T22:11:25+00:00" modified_at: "2026-11-09T16:47:40+00:00" url: "https://associationsnow.com/2016/03/01/best-benefit-ever-a-bevy-of-debate-videos/" markdown_url: "https://associationsnow.com/2016/03/01/best-benefit-ever-a-bevy-of-debate-videos.md" excerpt: "Associations looking to make the most of video would do well to take note of the National Speech & Debate Association’s efforts." taxonomy_category: - "Learning" taxonomy_post_tag: - "AssociationsNow" - "Employee Training" - "Membership" - "Webinar" taxonomy_content_format: - "Article" taxonomy_role: - "Association CEO / Executive Director" - "C-Level" - "Director" - "Executive Team" taxonomy_persona: - "Association Professionals" --- [Home](https://associationsnow.com/) » [Articles](https://associationsnow.com/format/article/) » Best Benefit Ever: A Bevy of Debate Videos **What is it?** It’s no secret that everyone is trying to leverage the booming popularity of video. As associations experiment with video production or build out their YouTube communities, many run across a common stumbling block: actually creating video content. But, by its very nature, the [National Speech & Debate Association (opens in a new tab)](http://www.speechanddebate.org/) is well-positioned, given that it already has a huge archive of performances and competitions perfectly suited for member consumption. [And that’s just what the association has done (opens in a new tab)](http://www.speechanddebate.org/aspx/nav.aspx?navid=169&pnavid=1) . Members can turn to the association’s vast supply of webinars, covering topics such as speechwriting fundamentals or [prepping for competitions (opens in a new tab)](http://www.speechanddebate.org/aspx/nav.aspx?navid=631&pnavid=169) . Or they can skip the tutorials and learn by example by combing through the archive of National Speech & Debate Tournament performances, stretching back to 1983. Sure, [members can also access valuable resources (opens in a new tab)](http://www.speechanddebate.org/becomeamember) in the form of online textbooks, script databases, and evidence guides, but having an extensive suite of video resources ensures that all of the association’s benefit bases are covered. **Why it works.** When it comes to digital content, video reigns supreme. But there’s a big gap between having video and making it digestible for audiences, which is why the National Speech & Debate Association’s efforts are so successful. By combining its archives with ongoing coverage of current events, competitions, and webinars, the association is steadily building out a valuable resource that will endure for members and, most importantly, won’t cause them to turn to other sources of information. **Other benefits.** Of course, not everything the National Speech & Debate Association does is based on video. [Access to in-person training sessions (opens in a new tab)](http://www.speechanddebate.org/aspx/nav.aspx?navid=169&pnavid=1) , networking events, and coaching clinics is a central benefit, as is the chance for competitive members to take part in [District Tournaments (opens in a new tab)](http://www.speechanddebate.org/aspx/district_tournaments.aspx?navid=563&pnavid=156) that could lead to a qualification for the renowned [National Speech & Debate Tournament (opens in a new tab)](http://www.speechanddebate.org/aspx/nav.aspx?navid=607&pnavid=156) . (kasto80/ThinkStock) [Morgan Little](https://associationsnow.com/author/morgan-little/) Morgan Little is a contributor to Associations Now. 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