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UIL Speech Judges

If you have corrections, questions or comments regarding this information, please notify The UIL Speech and Debate department at speech@uiltexas.org or 512-471-5883.

Troy Hales

Current high school:
None

Currently coaching?: No

Conference:

Number of years coached:

Number of tournaments judged: 0

High school attended:
Ingleside High School

Graduated high school: 2009

Participated in high school: Yes

Participated in college: No

Judging qualifications:
I’m a litigation attorney who has practiced for 6 years. I competed in CX debate and extemporaneous speaking in high school. I enjoy teaching and helping people improve.

Judging Philosophy

CX

Rounds judged: 0
Judging approach: Tabula Rasa
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: Blank slate, except that I appreciate hearing arguments that are original or creative. I won’t ignore canned arguments if they apply, but they tend to be less persuasive.

LD

Rounds judged: 0
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:
Blank slate. Creativity is important.

Contact Information

email: tlhaleslegal@gmail.com
cell: 361 8765422
office:

Availability Information

Meet types:
Invitational District Regional CX State State Meet

Qualified for:
CX
LD
Extemp

Travel

Region of residence:
1

I will travel to: 1 2

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