UIL Speech Judges
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Tom Deliganis
Current high school:
None
Currently coaching?: No
Conference:
Number of years coached:
Number of tournaments judged: 1
High school attended:
J W Nixon High - Laredo TX
Graduated high school: 1973
Participated in high school: Yes
Participated in college: No
Judging qualifications:
I have judged a dozen or so meets over the years. Most recently at Livingston HS.
Every assertion must be addressed by the opposing team. Speaking should be persuasive and engaging.
Summarizing your important points is always good.
Judging Philosophy
CX
Judging approach: Policy Maker
Policy priority: Resolution of substantive issues is more important than communication skills
Evidence philosophy: Quality of evidence is more important than quantity of evidence
Paradigm: Every assertion must be addressed by the opposing team. Speaking should be persuasive and engaging. Summarizing your important points is always good.
LD
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:
Contact Information
email: tdeliganis@gmail.com
cell: 281 6154143
office:
Availability Information
Meet types:
District
Regional
CX State
Qualified for:
CX
LD
Extemp
Prose/Poetry
Travel
Region of residence:
3
I will travel to: 3 4
