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UIL Speech Judges

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Jacob Cuellar

Current high school:
La Feria

Currently coaching?: No

Conference:

Number of years coached:

Number of tournaments judged: 0

High school attended:
La Feria High School

Graduated high school: 2017

Participated in high school: Yes

Participated in college: Yes

Judging qualifications:
I have a bachelor's degree from UTSA in communications and am currently a master's student at UTSA. I competed in UIL LD debate and persuasive and informative speaking for four years. I can consistently and reliably judge. I will always deliver accurate results in a quick and orderly fashion. Always punctual and always available at any time needed.

Judging Philosophy

CX

Rounds judged: 0
Judging approach: Other (please explain below)
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: Good speech and communication can overcome a less-than-perfect resolution of substantive issues.

LD

Rounds judged: 0
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:
Communication and argument credibility need to be split 50/50. Weak arguments can only get you so far, no matter how good your communication is.

Contact Information

email: jacobcuellar2744@gmail.com
cell: 956 2456427
office:

Availability Information

Meet types:
Invitational District Regional CX State State Meet Congress Region Congress State

Qualified for:
CX
LD
Extemp
Prose/Poetry
Congress

Travel

Region of residence:
1

I will travel to: 1 4