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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.

Bob Beideck

Current high school:
None

Currently coaching?: No

Conference:

Number of years coached: 5

Number of tournaments judged: 10

High school attended:
Canterbury (Indiana)

Graduated high school: 2008

Participated in high school: Yes

Participated in college: No

Judging qualifications:
I graduated in 2008 from Canterbury High School (Fort Wayne, IN) after competing in middle and high school. I had been helping judge, coach and run tournaments for my high school speech coach (2008-2013), prior to accepting a job in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. I competed in Student Congress, Discussion, Original Oratory and US Extemp. I achieved the degree of Distinction while competing in high school. I have some training in CX.

Judging Philosophy

CX

Rounds judged: 0
Judging approach: Stock Issues
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: I’m a big picture person and key points to be adequately substantiated.

LD

Rounds judged: 14
Approach: Resolution of substantive issues is more important than communication skills
Philosophy:
I’m a big picture person and key points to be adequately substantiated.

Contact Information

email: Robbydek@gmail.com
cell:
office:

Availability Information

Meet types:
Invitational District Regional State Meet Congress Region Congress State

Qualified for:
LD
Extemp
Prose/Poetry
Congress

Travel

Region of residence:
2

I will travel to: 1 2 3 5 6 8

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