UIL Speech Judges

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Zane Evans

Current high school:

Currently coaching?: No

Conference:

Number of years coached:

Number of tournaments judged: 15

High school attended:
La Vernia High School

Graduated high school: 2015

Participated in high school: Yes

Participated in college: No

Judging qualifications:
I was a UIL CX Debater for 3rd and 4th years in high school. I also competed in PF and Extemp. I have judged all speech and debate events in TFA , UIL , and NSDA from 2015--present. I judged CX State in 2016 and 2017. I served in the Peace Corps as a Teaching English as a Second Language Volunteer in North Macedonia from September 2018 -- March 2020. I'm a Tabula Rasa judge on the surface and a classic debate judge in my core. Progressive debate is okay with me. No spreading. I like debate rounds that have plenty of clash, weighed arguments, excellent speeches, and good sportsmanship. I expect each round to be educational. My ballot will reflect the round's voting issues, and my own expertise / knowledge. I dedicate a lot of time, effort, and energy to my ballots, to ensure all competitors and coaches receive clear and quality feedback. I treat everyone fairly, equitably, and respectfully -- I expect the same in return. I love answering questions and giving feedback to competitors and judges.

Judging Philosophy

CX

Rounds judged: 15
Judging approach: Policy Maker
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: PHILSOPHY: SNAPSHOT: Policy Maker ; Stock Judge ; Tabula Rasa ; no spreading ; Voters and Impact Calculus ; K’s must be explained well, topical, educational, and link I am a policy maker judge who cherishes stock issues and will enter the round willing to flow anything. Frameworks and observations are key to the lens of the debate. My ballot weighs: magnitude ; probability ; reasonability ; overall solvency ; advantages and disadvantages ; impacts Quality of evidence is favored over quantity. AFF – I will pay close attention to how you frame your plan text, especially stock issues. If I do not completely understand your PLAN by the end of the 1AC, it will be hard for me to flow you. PROTECT AND ADVOCATE FOR YOUR SOLVENCY! USE FIAT WISELY. NEG – I will flow whatever arguments you run against the AFF. Have a good balance of OFF and ON CASE arguments. ALL ARGUMENTS MUST LINK TO THE AFF’s PLAN. Split the NEG block. Be advised: I’m a policy maker who heavily considers stock issues. T’s & K’s must show EVIDENT violations and be educational. BOTH – WATCH OUT FOR DROPS – use caution when intentionally dropping an argument, even if it’s your own. Carry all arguments throughout the round. SUMMARY: I prefer a classic UIL CX round. However, I will still flow and judge a progressive round the same as a standard CX debate. I love to see plenty of clash during the debate. STYLE & DELIVERY: ALL SPEECHES MUST BE CLEAR AND WELL ARTICULATED. Bonus points for tapping into annunciation and pathos. PRIORITZE TAGLINES—this makes flowing easier. It also keeps your arguments, cards, and evidence organized on my flow—you’ll get a better ballot from me. NO SPREADING USE YOUR PREP TIME UTILIZE SPEAKING TIME WISELY

LD

Rounds judged: 8
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:
SNAPSHOT: Tabula Rasa ; No spreading ; I like voters and an impact calculus at the end of the round ; well-organized cases and speeches are important. Classic LD judge. Progressive debate is fine. I strongly believe in upholding the value criterion. Weigh your arguments and carry them throughout the round. Quality of evidence is favored over quantity. Voting on impacts is possible -- dependent on the round. Voting entirely on morals is possible -- dependent on the round. STYLE & DELIVERY: ALL SPEECHES MUST BE CLEAR AND WELL ARTICULATED. Bonus points for tapping into annunciation and pathos. PRIORITZE TAGLINES—this makes flowing easier. It also keeps your arguments, cards, and evidence organized on my flow—you’ll get a better ballot from me. NO SPREADING USE YOUR PREP TIME UTILIZE SPEAKING TIME WISELY

Contact Information

email: bigzane97@gmail.com
cell:
office:

Availability Information

Meet types:
Invitational District Regional CX State State Meet

Qualified for:
CX
LD
Extemp
Prose/Poetry
Congress

Travel

Region of residence:
1

I will travel to: 1