Connor Appelboom is an NCFCA alumni who competed in the league for 4 years. During his time as a competitor, Connor won multiple first place awards in Lincoln-Douglas debate as well as high placings in other events. Since graduating, Connor has assisted competitors through sourcebooks, articles, coaching, and judging. Currently, Connor is a sophomore studying journalism and history at Patrick Henry College. Philosophy, theology, and politics are his other areas of interest.

He helped write the the 2024-25 LD Sourcebook.