DECA Coaching · Role Plays · Cluster Exams · Chapter Strategy
Hi! I'm Justin Staub, a DECA advisor for over 10 years, an ICDC judge, and the coach behind BowtieGOAT. I help students and advisors on their DECA success journey.
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Free Role Plays
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DECA Events to Explore
ICDC 1st
Place Coach
2021
BowtieGOAT Founded
Event Preparation · Free for students
Three free steps to get you competition-ready: choose your event, build your skills, then practice.
Step 1 · Choose your event
Filter all of DECA's competitive events to find the best fit for you.
Find your eventStep 2 · Build your skills
Learn the role play process step by step, then watch sample role plays from the GOATs.
Learn the processStep 3 · Practice
Original practice role plays you can filter by event, instructional area, or career cluster.
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Whether you're chasing an ICDC bid or trying to build a stronger chapter, here's where I can help.
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