TOP 3 Online Materials for Debaters in 2025!

In this video, I share 3 absolutely essential resources that every debater needs to level up their skills — whether you’re a beginner or a competitive pro. These are my go-to tools for studying debate on your own, finding debate motions, and signing up for tournaments.

All 3 are free — but most debaters don’t even know they exist. This is basically the Holy Grail of self-improvement in debate.

🔗 LINKS MENTIONED
1️⃣ Ryan Lafferty Matter File (520+ pages of debate notes & stock arguments) → [https://www.scribd.com/document/72014...]
2️⃣ DebateData.io (debate motions + tournament tabs) → [debatedata.io]
3️⃣ Global Debating Spreadsheet (upcoming tournaments worldwide) → [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...]

🕒 TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Intro: Why self-study matters in debate
00:15 – The 3 must-have resources for debaters
00:28 – Link #1: Ryan Lafferty Matter File (study materials)
01:57 – Why this file is a goldmine of arguments
02:14 – Link #2: DebateData.io (debate motions + filters)
03:48 – How to track strong teams & trends in debate
04:20 – Link #3: Global Debating Spreadsheet (tournament listings)
05:32 – Registering directly from the spreadsheet
05:47 – How to use all 3 together for maximum improvement
06:20 – Why most people don’t know these exist
06:49 – Closing thoughts & encouragement

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