Phillips,+Seth

__**CX/LD Paradigm:**__ I tend to vote as a policy-maker, but traditional Value/Criterion arguments are also fine by me in LD.

I will consider and vote on:
 * Topicality sometimes (e.g., if clear in-round abuse; over-limiting topic)
 * Inherency sometimes (i.e., if plan is already in status quo, then no reason to vote for Aff)
 * Disadvantages almost always (i.e., if properly weighed against Aff advantages/turns)
 * Kritiks rarely (i.e., if properly weighed; compare worlds). Alt needs to compete. "Reject" isn't sufficient.
 * Counterplans almost always (however, must show solvency for Aff harms and not link to any DAs/other offense against Aff)
 * Solvency/Workability almost always (i.e., a plan that doesn't work, doesn't solve for harms and thus doesn't provide a net benefit)
 * Conditional arguments sometimes (e.g., unless team offering argument argues otherwise, I will assume an unconditional status on all augments offered)
 * Theory sometimes (particularly if there is clear evidence of in-round abuse such as Aff over-limiting topic, etc.)

I most want to see in a debate round a few, well developed, substantive arguments

My view on speed (spreading) is I will flow it, but a speaker should not sacrifice articulation for speed. I have some nerve deafness in my left ear, so please be clear.

Preferences:
 * Professionalism and civility
 * Standing CX; look at judge in CX
 * Open CX ok, but don't use as a crutch (I will doc speaks if it's clear one partner is doing all the heavy lifting)
 * I will disclose/critique after round only if both teams request. I will keep it brief because I write a lot on the ballot for your coach's benefit.

__**PFD Paradigm:**__ I believe this event is intending to be judged by a lay person, so I expect a conversational style with an emphasis on persuasion rather than technical debate.

Preferences:
 * Professionalism and civility
 * Standing Crossfire
 * Seated Grand Crossfire
 * I will disclose/critique after round only if both teams request. I will keep it brief because I write a lot on the ballot for your coach's benefit.


 * Background on me:**

__Education:__
 * BA, Texas Tech, Communication Studies
 * MA, Texas Tech, Communication Studies
 * JD, Southern Methodist University

__Speech/Debate and Teaching Bio:__
 * Coach, Prosper High School, Prosper, TX (2017-present)
 * Associate Faculty, Collin College, Plano, TX (2017-present)
 * Adjunct Instructor, Dallas County Community College, Mesquite, TX (2014)
 * Coach, Whitehouse High School, Whitehouse, TX (2008-2011)
 * Coach, The Woodlands College Park, The Woodlands, TX (2007-2008)
 * Graduate Instructor, Texas Tech, Lubbock, TX (2005-2007)
 * College Parli debater and Extemp/Impromptu speaker
 * High School CX debater and occasional LD debater/Extemp speaker