UIL Speech Judges
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Alan Deets
Current high school:
Currently coaching?: No
Conference:
Number of years coached:
Number of tournaments judged: 0
High school attended:
Denver City
Graduated high school: 1963
Participated in high school: Yes
Participated in college: Yes
Judging qualifications:
Having been a speech and drama coach for several years, I feel I experienced every facet of tournament---both competing and hosting. I feel pretty comfortable with LD but not with other debates. In individual events, I look for emotion, understanding, articulation, and clarity.
Judging Philosophy
CX
Judging approach: Other (please explain below)
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: none
LD
Approach:
Philosophy:
Speed speaking does not impress me, and I probably won't flow. I look for a more normal style in getting point across.
Contact Information
email: adeets3945@aol.com
cell:
office:
Availability Information
Meet types:
Invitational
District
Regional
State Meet
Qualified for:
LD
Extemp
Prose/Poetry
Travel
Region of residence:
3
I will travel to: 1 3
