🐐 The G.O.A.T Track

Guiding Our Achievers Through Speech and Debate Excellence

At Forensics Forever, we believe that every student deserves to be recognized for their growth, effort, and excellence—not just their wins. That’s why we created The G.O.A.T Track, our exclusive achievement system that celebrates progress, performance, and passion across every level of our program.

G.O.A.T stands for Greatest Of All Time, and while we know not every student will start there, we believe every student has the potential to get there.

Through this track, students earn recognition for their dedication both inside and outside of class—attending tournaments, giving powerful performances, leveling up their skills, and showing the courage to step into the spotlight. This isn’t just about trophies; it’s about confidence, commitment, and communication.

We use The G.O.A.T Track as a way to:

  • Motivate students to keep growing, one level at a time.

  • Give parents a clear picture of how their child is progressing.

  • Foster a culture of excellence and accountability in our classes.

  • Create a sense of pride and celebration at every stage of the journey.

Each tier unlocks new opportunities, perks, and shout-outs—and when your child reaches the top, they’ll be known as one of our Forensics Forever GOAT’s.

🐐 G.O.A.T Levels

  • Just getting started—but already full of potential.

    This is where every student begins their journey. At this level, students are learning the basics of public speaking, debate, and interpretation. They participate in classroom activities, complete their first tournament, and start developing the confidence to share their voice.

    Requirements:

    • Enrolled in a Forensics Forever class

    • Completed a tournament

    • Demonstrates growth mindset and effort

    Recognition:

    • Digital badge

    • Recognition in class

    • Listed on our “G.O.A.T Track” student board

    • Shout-out on our social media

  • Finding their voice—and ready to be heard.

    Students at this tier are leveling up. They’ve shown consistent progress, stronger preparation, and increased confidence. They’ve completed a tournament and advanced to an elimination round, with noticeable growth in their performance and delivery.

    Requirements:

    • Enrolled in a Forensics Forever class

    • Completed a tournament and reached an elimination round

    • Shows clear improvement in structure and delivery

    Recognition:

    • All previous recognition, plus:

    • Certificate of Achievement

    • Priority access to in-class leadership roles (e.g., leading warm-ups or activities)

  • The spotlight is on—and they’re rising to the occasion.

    Students in this tier have stepped up and stood out at official tournaments. They’ve made it to final rounds and received strong feedback from judges. Their dedication, practice, and performance quality are consistently high.

    Requirements:

    • Competed in at least one official tournament and made it to a final round

    • Received positive judge feedback

    • Demonstrates strong preparation and thoughtful self-reflection

    Recognition:

    • All previous recognition, plus:

    • Final Rounder Pin

    • Personalized performance feedback session with a coach

  • Consistently impressive—both on the stage and off.

    This tier is for standout students who consistently rank in the top three at multiple tournaments. Their speeches showcase originality, polish, and passion. They're also role models in class, supporting peers and showing leadership.

    Requirements:

    • Placed Top 3 in at least two official tournaments

    • Shows leadership and encourages classmates

    • Demonstrates excellence across multiple speech and/or debate events

    Recognition:

    • All previous recognition, plus:

    • Champion Medal

    • Special feature in our newsletter and/or social media spotlight

    • Eligibility to assist with organizing Forensics Forever events

  • Greatest. Of. All. Time. Enough said.

    This is the highest honor at Forensics Forever. GOATs have achieved national recognition or won multiple first-place finishes. But more importantly, they inspire others—through leadership, mentorship, and a lasting impact in the speech and debate community.

    Requirements:

    • Won a national-level award or earned multiple 1st place tournament finishes

    • Competed in multiple categories or events

    • Demonstrates consistent leadership, mentorship, and community involvement

    Recognition:

    • All previous recognition, plus:

    • Engraved GOAT Trophy or Plaque

    • Permanent spot in the Forensics Forever Hall of Greatness

    • Invitation to speak or perform at Forensics Forever events

    • Featured across all platforms as a role model student