UIL Speech Judges
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Andrew Zimmel
Current high school:
None
Currently coaching?: No
Conference:
Number of years coached:
Number of tournaments judged: 2
High school attended:
Bandera
Graduated high school: 2016
Participated in high school: Yes
Participated in college: Yes
Judging qualifications:
I was a debater for four years in High School and debated on a tough 4A circuit. I was able to see and learn from some of the best debaters in Texas. In extemp, I was a four-time regional qualifier and a two time top-eight finisher.
Judging Philosophy
CX
Judging approach: Policy Maker
Policy priority: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Evidence philosophy: Quality of evidence is more important than quantity of evidence
Paradigm: I am a real-world judge. I want the plans to be connected to reality. I like speech events because in theory they are supposed to help you and your opponent communicate better. Quality of evidence matters more to me than how much a person has.
LD
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:
LD is a speaking event. Therefore, both parties should be able to communicate in a fashion that allows everyone to learn something from the debate. LD also deals with real-world issues and the round should reflect that.
Contact Information
email: a_z80@txst.edu
cell:
office:
Availability Information
Meet types:
Invitational
District
Regional
State Meet
Qualified for:
LD
Extemp
Travel
Region of residence:
1
I will travel to: 1
