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UIL Speech Judges

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Matthew Anderson

Current high school:
None

Currently coaching?: Yes

Conference: College

Number of years coached: 1

Number of tournaments judged: 10+

High school attended:
John B. Connally High School

Graduated high school: 2014

Participated in high school: Yes

Participated in college: Yes

Judging qualifications:
I competed for 6 years (2 years in high school, 4 in college) primarily in Limited Prep and PA events, and NPDA for my last year. I was a Pi Kappa Delta National Finalist in Extemp in 2018, made Octofinals of NPDA debate at the same tournament, and made outrounds in Extemp at both the AFA and NFA National Tournaments, as well as finaling at the HFO tournament in 2018. I also qualified in Impromptu and multiple PA events to the AFA national tournament for 3 years. From 2018-2020, I will be a Graduate Assistant for WTAMU, where I will be helping with their speech and debate team.

Judging Philosophy

CX

Rounds judged: 0
Judging approach: Tabula Rasa
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:

LD

Rounds judged: 10+
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:

Contact Information

email: Mattanderson1995@gmail.com
cell: 512 7052582
office:

Availability Information

Meet types:
Invitational District Regional State Meet

Qualified for:
LD
Extemp
Prose/Poetry

Travel

Region of residence:
1

I will travel to: 1 2 5 6 7 8 9