UIL Speech Judges

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Michael Austin

Current high school:
Princeton

Currently coaching?: No

Conference:

Number of years coached:

Number of tournaments judged: 4

High school attended:
Princeton High School

Graduated high school: 2015

Participated in high school: Yes

Participated in college: No

Judging qualifications:
I have judged speech and debate for three years out of high school and competed in it for four years prior to graduating. I routinely go to many competitions around every other weekend and thus have much experience in every event.

Judging Philosophy

CX

Rounds judged: 6
Judging approach: Stock Issues
Policy priority: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Evidence philosophy: Quality of evidence is more important than quantity of evidence
Paradigm: I am generally ok with anything the teams decide to run and debate on so long as they give every argument the attention it deserves. More specifically, I vote heavier on stock issues and have no real care for kritiks, counterplans, or topicality (unless it's very clear and abusive that the Aff is not topical). I do not like weak "filler" arguments used solely to bog down the other team. I am ok with any speed so long as the taglines are slowed down. I do not like new arguments in the 2nd Negative Constructive.

LD

Rounds judged: 5
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:
I am a very traditional judge with LD. While I require both teams to cover every argument point by point, I also want to hear more generalized, big-picture arguments as well. I definitely view LD as more of a speaking event, so that means no spreading whatsoever, clarity in all arguments (analogies are very good), and signpost. I highly value defense above all else, but a team that is also offensive will easily take the cake.

Contact Information

email: maaustin111@yahoo.com
cell: 214 7135439
office:

Availability Information

Meet types:
Invitational District Regional CX State State Meet

Qualified for:
CX
LD
Extemp
Prose/Poetry

Travel

Region of residence:
2

I will travel to: 1 2 5 6 8