Current: Speech and Debate Coach at Lometa ISD

Overall, I like significant clash, evidence-based arguments, and clear communication. Be clear and concise in speeches, while also being respectful to your competitors. I have no issue with speed, but please slow down on taglines and case components.

CX:

I default policymaker. If there are issues with the AFF, capitalize on them. You are welcome to run any argument, as long as you adequately explain. If you're going to run T, commit to it. I am open to CPs and DAs, as long as they have all components and in-depth analysis. I am not as familiar with Ks, so adequate explanation is needed when running those. Please signpost as you go.

LD:

I like V/C clash, and clear arguments made on cases in the constructive speeches. Signpost as you go, and give clear voters. Drops should be impacted out as to why they are relevant to the debate, and why I should vote for them. I will vote how you tell me to vote, so make it clear.

BQ: Good delivery is essential to making you a great debater. Don't speak so fast that I miss what you say and cannot flow. Clash is very important during the entire debate. If roadmaps are used, please make them short. In your constructive speech, main points should have claim, warrant and impact. If definitions are used, show me why yours is better than your opponents counter definitions. There should be a clear link to the framework. Make sure to signpost throughout the debate. Be civil during cross fires. Do not speak over each other as nothing will be understood. Make sure to include information found in cross fire in next speech as I don't flow during that time. Extend arguments in rebuttal speech. Bring up drops and explain why they matter in the debate. Consolidation speech should solidify your framework and extend arguments against opponent. At the end, give me voters and tell me why you won.

IEs: I've judged all IEs for 13 years for different circuits and different levels. On interpretation events, I look at who transported me into the story and kept me there. Make sure all movements (gestures, head, and other body movements) are done with purpose and should not distract from the selection being presented. Characterization is also very important to keep me in the story. Use the whole "stage" for your presentation if the event allows it. POI: You can incorporate the binder as a prop if you want. For all INTERP events: It's your performance. Entertain me! For informative, if you are using props, make sure they go with the topic and are easily handled. They don't need to be complicated. The simpler the better. On EXTEMPT/INF/OO, make sure to speak clearly avoiding excessive word crutches and cite your sources. Follow standard speech outline (including hook, intro in which the topic stated, a clear answer is given, and a preview of pts to be discussed is presented; body with pts supporting your answer to the question; and a conclusion in which the topic is restated, a clear answer is given, a review of the pts discussed is provided to tie speech together, and refer back to the hook to give a note of finality) and approach topic creatively. Make sure to actually answer the question (topic chosen) clearly and that the points discussed in the body of the speech support the answer. Use time wisely/effectively to fully develop the speech.

Congress: When preparing a speech, make sure to follow standard speech outline and cite your sources. Approach legislation creatively. If you speak later on in round, do not rehash old arguments already brought up by previous representatives. Bring in new arguments to advance the debate. Also, you must clash with opponents. Don't just give your speech. It's a debate after all. Bring up points mentioned by opposing side, show your view point and not just say they are wrong or you don't agree. Give specific reasons why you don't agree and provide the evidence to prove your point. Have your speech so well prepared that you will be able to defend it during cross and not stumble during questioning.

I want to see clear well thought arguments. In terms of clarity I am not a fan of you speeding through the case, I have to be able to understand you. I am a traditional judge. When in round be polite to your opponents.