UIL Speech Judges
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Sahil Alam
Current high school:
None
Currently coaching?: No
Conference:
Number of years coached:
Number of tournaments judged: 2
High school attended:
The Woodlands College Park High School
Graduated high school: 2024
Participated in high school: Yes
Participated in college: Yes
Judging qualifications:
I have judged in both Speech and Debate events this year at the Dobie Foster Swing and College Park Classic Invitational. I competed in various speech and debate events throughout high school, and now in college.
Judging Philosophy
CX
Judging approach: Policy Maker
Policy priority: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Evidence philosophy: Quantity of evidence and quality of evidence are of equal importance
Paradigm: I am a more Traditional Style of Judge. Speed doesnt bother me too much as long as you are clear and dont spread tags/analytics. T - I love Topicality debates if they are ran correctly make sure there is clash on standards and abuse is shown. Paint the story as to why this skewed the round in any capacity. Theory -I am good with theory debate if true abuse is shown within the round. Make sure you show the abuse that exists and what was loss by this happening DA/CP/Case Debate - This is probably the easiest way to my ballot. Impact calculus is very important for me paint a picture as to what the affirmative plan looks like and what the world looks like either in SQ or Counterplan world. Kritik -I am not a K judge this will be a tough way to my ballot. if you are going to run it I prefer case specfic not generic K's just to the topic not the case. Role of ballot is big for me tell me what my ballot does and why I should use my power as judge to pull the trigger.
LD
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:
I am a traditional judge. Value & Criteria are paramount…philosophically based. If the word “ought” is present, the moral obligation must be established. The Aff & Neg must show how their value and criteria outweighs their opponent. It must be shown how the value is achieved by the criteria. Contentions must be clear and signposted. Sub-pts within contentions for multiple cards are necessary to distinguish the sub-pt claim’s significance. L-D is not policy debate. I prefer no plans, CP’s, stock issues, kritiks, or progressive cases. Direct clash and refutation is important.
Contact Information
email: sahilalamonly@gmail.com
cell:
office:
Availability Information
Meet types:
Invitational
District
Regional
CX State
State Meet
Congress Region
Congress State
Qualified for:
CX
LD
Extemp
Prose/Poetry
Travel
Region of residence:
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I will travel to: 1 2 3 4 5 6 8
