Strausser,+Matthew

I debated LD in high school from 2001-2005. I have not done any debate since graduating high school.

The winner of the debates I judge is likely to be persuasive, clear, and convincing.


 * Use debate terminology at your own risk.
 * Debate has evolved a great deal in the last ten years; if you use a term, a concept, or shorthand that was not around in the early 2000's or that I do not remember from the aforementioned glory days, you may be disappointed in my ability to follow your case/rebuttal. That being said, do not shy away from concepts or feel the need to "dumb down" your argument, rather show proficiency in clearly defining and explaining your message.
 * Solely using jargon to rebut am argument will get you no where. Convince me.
 * Be clear. Feel free to use a bit of speed if you have a lot to explain, but never sacrifice clarity even a little bit.
 * Be polite. Feel free to be informal, but you must be polite. Answer questions in CX, keep your own prep time accurately, be friendly.
 * Remember this is value-based debate. Debate values, debate the resolution, debate each other. Engaging the values, the resolution, and the opponent will be more effective than anything else.