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UIL Speech Judges

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Chris Westall

Current high school:
La Grange

Currently coaching?: Yes

Conference: 4A

Number of years coached: 2

Number of tournaments judged: 0

High school attended:
Clear Lake

Graduated high school: 1982

Participated in high school: No

Participated in college: No

Judging qualifications:
Although I have "coached" LD Debate it is at a small school trying to develop the program. As a result, I have little background experience with debate an no judging experience but nonetheless want to contribute where I can. I've been learning as I go along so I assume judging will be no different.

Judging Philosophy

CX

Rounds judged: 0
Judging approach:
Policy priority:
Evidence philosophy:
Paradigm:

LD

Rounds judged: 0
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:
Haven't officially developed a judging philosophy just yet, but typically prefer a balance in most things I endeavor.

Contact Information

email: chris.westall@lgisd.net
cell:
office:

Availability Information

Meet types:
Invitational

Qualified for:
LD

Travel

Region of residence:
1

I will travel to: 1

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