UIL Speech Judges
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Ian McPhearson
Current high school:
None
Currently coaching?: No
Conference:
Number of years coached:
Number of tournaments judged: 2
High school attended:
The Woodlands High School
Graduated high school: 2019
Participated in high school: Yes
Participated in college: No
Judging qualifications:
I competed in speech and debate all four years in high school and ultimately won the UIL 6A Congressional Debate State Championship in 2019. I also qualified to TFA State in Extemp speaking all four years of high school and Congress during my junior and senior years, placing as a finalist during my junior year.
Judging Philosophy
CX
Judging approach: Policy Maker
Policy priority: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Evidence philosophy: Quantity of evidence and quality of evidence are of equal importance
Paradigm: Not a regular CX judge.
LD
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:
I competed in LD two years of my high school debate career and regularly have helped consult with local students competing in LD debate. I weigh both persuasion and substantive issues but tend to weigh substantive issues a bit more heavily. I also think that framework and values matter a lot in LD so I like to see a good value and Value criterion.
Contact Information
email: ianbmcphearson@gmail.com
cell:
office:
Availability Information
Meet types:
Regional
State Meet
Qualified for:
LD
Extemp
Congress
Travel
Region of residence:
1
I will travel to: 1
