Speech and debate has been part of my life for almost ten years. I competed at the National tournament all four years of high school and I have experience competing in every event.

My main concerns for competitors are focus, polish and confidence. Own your event. Show me that you know your speech/topic/event and you are comfortable speaking in front of others.

In high school I debated in PF and dabbled briefly in LD. I currently study Political Science and will be familiar with many political theories, am able to distinguish good evidence from bad evidence (and evidence IS important), and will ultimately walk into the round as the blank slate you deserve. Convince me.

Be Nice.

Dress nicely and conduct yourself professionally- I will reflect this in your speaking points.

You can talk fast (I will keep up) but if you're planning to spread, you're probably supposed to be in Policy.

I am here to judge your round, not monitor it. Monitor yourselves, play by the rules, and have a fair debate. I will not intercede in your round. If there is foul play/cheating/intolerable behavior you will lose.

I will keep a detailed flow chart of everything you say, as well as Crossfire, and will carry it through the flow unless your opponents were the last ones to speak to your point. Don't feel like you have to repeat everything that has been said in every subsequent speech. With that said, one-liners that summarize critical arguments should be brought up in the summary.