This is my first year as a coah; however, I competed in speech and debate in high school. 

I value speaking that is clear, well composed, and thoughtful. I dislike speakers that sacrfic clarity for speed. As an English teacher, I do pay attention to syntax and word choice. 

Hi! I'm what they call an "old" judge now. I coached for 13 years, but I've been out since 17, so I know things have changed.

My big issues/preferences are this:

Organization. You should be telling me at all times where I should be looking on my flow. If not, I can't guarantee I'm extending what you claim you are.

I think of LD rounds as a scale. The aff begins to tip it to their side, and the neg balances it out. However, if the neg doesn't give me anything to tip it to their side (i.e. offense more than "you can't affirm"), then it's a level scale, not one tipping towards the neg.

I have a degree in Broadcast Journalism, which means I had to study case law and governmental regulations in America, for what it's worth.