May 8, 2025 (newtownbee.com) – In a recent article out of Newtown, CT, Charles Rosental, a Newtown High School graduate, was interviewed after receiving NAUDL’s 2025 Coach of the Year honor.
The award was a was a full circle moment for Rosentel…because of his love and passion for debate.
“I mean, at first I was shocked and surprised, but now I feel a burden I’m happy to carry, which is to use the award to make arguments in favor of more people engaging in debate and supporting debate,” Rosentel said.
Rosentel said his debaters have grown into a strong, close-knit community. During his acceptance speech at the NAUDL Annual Dinner, Rosentel shared anecdotes from student after student who got involved in debate and the positive impact it had on their lives.
“I have never coached alone. Instead, I’ve benefited from the talents and support of program managers and well over a dozen co-coaches,” Rosentel said during his acceptance speech. “This is for all the wins that come beyond debate rounds, even the ones we can’t quite measure, even the ones we didn’t see coming.”