UIL Speech Judges
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BRIAN PIERCE
Current high school:
None
Currently coaching?: No
Conference:
Number of years coached:
Number of tournaments judged: 0
High school attended:
Decatur
Graduated high school: 2004
Participated in high school: Yes
Participated in college: No
Judging qualifications:
High School participant from 2001-2004; Three-time District Champions and State Tournament qualifier as participant; State Tournament elimination rounds participant.
Participant in mock trial at high school state tournament and college national championship tournament levels. Coached and judged mock trial competitions for more than 10 years.
Practicing attorney for 8+ years, including state and federal trial courts, courts of appeals, and state supreme court.
Judging Philosophy
CX
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: The participants should determine the contours of the debate. Arguments should be logical, well-supported by evidence, and well-articulated. Actual addressing of the substance of the arguments made by opponents is of utmost priority. Straw-man arguments are not well-received. Style is important but not all-determinative. Polished speaking skills are not a substitute for critical thinking, argument, and evidence. A judge's personal philosophy plays no role in the outcome of the debate. The better-made argument and better debaters will prevail regardless of personal opinion on the subject matter.
LD
Approach:
Philosophy:
N/A
Contact Information
email: brian.pierce2@gmail.com
cell:
office:
Availability Information
Meet types:
Invitational
District
Regional
CX State
Qualified for:
CX
Travel
Region of residence:
2
I will travel to: 2 6 9
