UIL Speech Judges
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Joel Polvado
Current high school:
Currently coaching?: No
Conference:
Number of years coached:
Number of tournaments judged: 2
High school attended:
Barbers Hill High School
Graduated high school: 2014
Participated in high school: Yes
Participated in college: No
Judging qualifications:
HS Varsity CX and LD debater, degree in political science and journalism from Baylor University, public speaking profession
Judging Philosophy
CX
Rounds judged: 4
Judging approach: Tabula Rasa
Policy priority: Resolution of substantive issues is more important than communication skills
Evidence philosophy: Quantity of evidence and quality of evidence are of equal importance
Paradigm: I prefer to take the role of the policy maker but would more describe myself as tabula rasa at the end of the day. I will judge the round and evaluate voters as it is framed in the debate. I dont mind critical arguments but would prefer to remain within the realm of traditional policy debate.
Judging approach: Tabula Rasa
Policy priority: Resolution of substantive issues is more important than communication skills
Evidence philosophy: Quantity of evidence and quality of evidence are of equal importance
Paradigm: I prefer to take the role of the policy maker but would more describe myself as tabula rasa at the end of the day. I will judge the round and evaluate voters as it is framed in the debate. I dont mind critical arguments but would prefer to remain within the realm of traditional policy debate.
LD
Rounds judged: 3
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:
Traditional LD debate; will evaluate policy positions if they come but would prefer to keep it philosophical
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:
Traditional LD debate; will evaluate policy positions if they come but would prefer to keep it philosophical
Contact Information
email: joelpolvado@gmail.com
cell: 702 6722554
office:
Availability Information
Meet types:
Invitational
District
Regional
CX State
State Meet
Qualified for:
CX
LD
Extemp
Travel
Region of residence:
5
I will travel to: 1 2 3 5 6
