UIL Speech Judges
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Tracy Turner
Current high school:
None
Currently coaching?: No
Conference:
Number of years coached:
Number of tournaments judged: 1
High school attended:
Great Bend (KS) High School
Graduated high school: 1981
Participated in high school: Yes
Participated in college: Yes
Judging qualifications:
Long time supporter of High School Speech and Debate. Licensed lawyer in Texas since 1988. Currently coaching a Dallas Bar Association Mock Trial team, which is running parallel to UIL.
Judging Philosophy
CX
Judging approach: Policy Maker
Policy priority: Communication skills are more important than resolution of substantive issues
Evidence philosophy: Quality of evidence is more important than quantity of evidence
Paradigm: I look for HS kids who can think on their feet, and show persuasive skills in CX debate. Human to human connections should remain core to the advocacy.
LD
Approach: Communication skills are more important than resolution of substantive issues
Philosophy:
Same as my answer to CX. I am looking for thinking and oral advocacy where the student is not merely giving rote, memorized material.
Contact Information
email: tracy.turner.daltx@gmail.com
cell:
office: 214 7573456
Availability Information
Meet types:
Invitational
District
Regional
Qualified for:
CX
LD
Extemp
Travel
Region of residence:
2
I will travel to: 1 2 6
