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UIL Speech Judges

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John Klassen

Current high school:
Dallas Sanders Law Magnet

Currently coaching?: Yes

Conference: 5A

Number of years coached: 8

Number of tournaments judged: 2

High school attended:
Burlington High School (IA)

Graduated high school: 1983

Participated in high school: Yes

Participated in college: No

Judging qualifications:
I am a NSDA Diamond Coach, 2022 Tall Cotton District Coach of the Year. I was a practicing attorney for 26 years. My paradigm is on Tabroom.

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: My paradigm is extensive and is on Tabroom.

LD

Rounds judged: 4
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:
My paradigm is on Tabroom.

Contact Information

email: klassendebate@gmail.com
cell: 432 6387332
office:

Availability Information

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

Qualified for:
CX
LD
Extemp
Congress

Travel

Region of residence:
2

I will travel to: 2 5 6 8