Leigh,Tyler

UC Berkeley Student La Costa Canyon HS Debated LD 2009-2013


 * For Berkeley Tournament**: It's been a while since I've judged (about a year), so the speed at which I can keep up with has most likely gone down significantly. I would say you're better off reading at a brisk pace rather than a "spread." I'm not familiar with what authors debaters are reading now or the popular/trendy args. I'm just gonna put 100% into judging your round to make up for these short comings.

I debated for four years at La Costa Canyon High School where I competed in local and circuit tournaments. My circuit career was short, only about two years, but I managed to break at a couple national tournaments. Though, I wasn't too competitive nationally overall. I ran mostly stock positions, but **I am open to any arguments that you run as long as you argue them well.**
 * Background**

My understanding of debate has always been that framework, whether that be substantive, critical, or theoretical, comes first followed in priority by any arguments under that framework. In other words **I will always look to which framework is won and who won the most offense back to that framework**. If you have any specific questions or concerns about this just ask me.
 * Paradigm**

Can't keep up with much speed anymore. Please make sure to slow down for tags, authors, and theory interpretations as well as anything you want to stand out.
 * Speed**

I don't have any defaults. I am open to RVI's. I have no biases when it comes to specific shells I will vote for whatever. However, I'm a bit less tolerant of what I would consider frivolous theory. I'm not sure how to articulate exactly what that is, it's more of a "I know it when I see it" sort of thing.
 * Theory**

Not really about them. Run them if you have to, but make sure to clearly articulate your argument and explain thoroughly.
 * Ks**

I tend to give higher speaks. Clarity, namely, will boost your speaks as well as giving a good ballot story. I like to start at 28.5 and then work from there. If you're good and I think you deserve to break you will definitely be awarded more points than that. **Don't be an asshole** your speaks will suffer.
 * Speaks**

Feel free to ask me anything else if something is unclear or not addressed above!