What you're describing is much more art than science.

Which is funny, since this following phrase comes direct from the course syllabus.

  The primary goal is for students to learn, enjoy the art of competitive StarCraft, and have fun.

Seems like psychological warfare (when circumstances permit) would be a valid tactic given the above course objective.

I could quote Sun Tzu about robbing a whole army of their spirit, but at best I'd be paraphrasing... poorly.