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UIL Speech Judges

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Mark Tribett

Current high school:
Dilley

Currently coaching?: Yes

Conference: 3A

Number of years coached: 2

Number of tournaments judged: 0

High school attended:
John Marshall

Graduated high school: 1990

Participated in high school: Yes

Participated in college: No

Judging qualifications:
I was a CX debate team member in HS and currently coach a team. I am not big on Kritiks but understand why someone would use them.

Judging Philosophy

CX

Rounds judged: 0
Judging approach: Stock Issues
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: Communicating not only the plan but the why is just as crucial.

LD

Rounds judged: 0
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:
People tend to leave out a value/moral and it becomes more cx debate. I am a bit of a traditionalist and beleive this is the core to LD debate.

Contact Information

email: mark.tribett@dilleyisd.net
cell:
office:

Availability Information

Meet types:
Invitational Regional State Meet

Qualified for:
CX
LD
Extemp

Travel

Region of residence:
4

I will travel to: 1 4

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