LD - In highschool, I was an LD debater. I will listen to most arguments as long as they make sense. When it comes to Value debate, I believe it is just how you frame the round, and even if you win the value debate, you may not win the round. Ensure you link arguments to the Value/Criterion to ensure you win on those arguments. The value is just how we view the round, not a win condition within the round. Other than linking into V/Crit and Framework, make sure you signpost your arguments and clash with your opponent. I am OK with speed, just make sure you slow down on taglines.

Policy - Although I was not a Policy kid in High School, I have a decent understanding of a policy round. I will vote on most arguments as long as they make sense. I am OK with Kritiks, as long as you explain them well and they are structured properly. If you run topicality, make sure you tell me how the opposing team is in violation. Again, make sure you clash and signpost arguments. I am ok with speed, just make sure you slow down on taglines.

Extemp - I like a well organized speech that has a clear structure. Ensure you provide sources to back up your analysis of the topic. Presentation and Analysis are both really important in this event.

Interp - I want to see a variety of emotions in interp. I also want it to be clear where the climax of the piece is, and ensure it is being built up properly. I also want to see unique and individual characters within the pieces. I also think visualization is important to a piece, I want you to see what is happening in your piece, so it is not just words on a paper. If it is believable that you truly see what is happening, then the judge will follow you.

Congress - I want connection with the chamber in congress. Ensure that you are not just reading off a paper, but actively engaging with the arguments of the round. I think it is best if you refer to previous members' speeches to either further extend your own or to directly clash with something they brought up. I think presentation style is also important in this event.

When judging CX I prefer a stock issue style debate but I am open to any argument. As long as you make your case I will flow it and make my decision on which team makes the better case and arguments overall. I do vote on Topicality but it's got to be a clear violation and you must win the "better definition" debate. I will also listen to K's and CP's that are ran correctly. At the end of the day which case makes the greatest REAL WORLD impact should win.

LD I prefer a Value debate over framework. Neg side should clash with Aff so if you are trying to argue a different format than aff it is like two ships passing in the night. LD by design is a debate over morals and philosophy (what is better for society) but again I will listen to any well structured argument.

Extemp Make me laugh, use crediable sources and only walk if you know how to do it. Don't let the walk mess up your speech. I want the sources but I am more intersted in your analsis of the topic.

Spreading: If you spread and it is clear good for you but I will always believe in quality over quanity. If we can not understand your arguments are you really getting to the essence of SPEECH and debate? In person if i visablly drop my pen I am no longer flowing your speech, online I will simply say clear, please adjust.

Tab, I will go with what you give me. I do not flow CX(questioning) periods.

I have experience in the UIL and NSDA circuit. Just don't give up!

Don't be afraid to ask me questions and any more information about my paradigm. ☺️

For CX and LD:

I am primarily Stock and Policy. I.e. Framework, evidence, why this outweighs, clash, etc. I'm not a big fan of Kritics, but it's a case-by-case basis, and I'll still flow it. Give Voters!!

Seating isn't too important, but I prefer Aff on my Left, Neg on my Right. (Your Right and Left respectively as you're facing me.)

Speed-reading is okay as long as it isn't 1000wpm. If you do spread, at least slow down for taglines.

You can keep your own time if you'd like, but I will be timing as well, and my timer is final. My timer begins on your first word. For Prep Time, I will give 30 second intervals unless told otherwise. Be sure to tell me to "Cease prep time," otherwise it will continue to run.

Please ask "Judge/floor ready?" before you start, I may still be writing or getting my timer ready.

Framework/going down the flow is important, and sign-posting is much appreciated. If you jump back and forth from On/Off case, I may get lost and mistake your attacks for your defense and vice versa.

Off-time roadmaps are preferred, but not necessary.

I personally will not join your Speech Drops or take a copy, what I hear is what I write. This is so I'm not reading ahead of what you say, or adding in any cut portions. You can still share your speeches with your opponents if you'd like.

I'm not great at disclosures, but everything will be on the ballot and hopefully helpful to your learning experience.

For Extempt:

One person in the room at a time. Hand me your topic when you're ready.

The timer begins at your first word. Starting from 7m, I will start hand-signing at 5m-1m, give 30s (horizontal, extended index finger), 15s (half, horizontal, index finger), then hand-sign again from 5s-1s. For practice tournaments, a 10 second grace period past 7 minutes will be given, but you will not be in first place. I apologize ahead of time if I'm too engrossed in writing that I forget to hand-sign.

My scoring criteria is as follows, in order of importance:

Speech. Introduction (Attention grabber, topic, answer, preview of key points), Body (Key points with sources to back them), Conclusion (Restate topic, answer, closing statements.)

Body language and voice. Any or lack of: swaying, stepping into points, hand gestures, eye contact, stutters, changes in pitch, rate, pauses. Essentially, confidence. If a notecard is being used, are you reading it word for word, or are you just glancing at it?

Time. This isn't as important, because if the rest is done properly, a 2 minute speech could be better than a 7 minute jumble of words. Was each point given an adequate amount of time? Was it over the time limit?

tab judge; will vote on what is presented.

spreading is accepted

will vote on quality of arguments vs. quantity of arguments