2013 October Slam
Crowder College - Oct 4-5 | Status: Completed
Judge Philosophies
Aaron Kocurek - Crowder
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Adam Blood - UCMO
Becky Gooch - Crowder
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Brian Weilert - FSCC
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Chris Thomas - Crowder
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Connie Edgar - Crowder
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Craig Brown - Kansas State
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David Bailey - SBU
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Deb Leggett - Crowder
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Eli Brennan - TCC
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Emilee West - Crowder
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Gary Harmon - KWU
<p>I have coached a long time. I am familiar with theory and practice. I believe argumentation is a search for the probable truth and not game playing. I believe arguments should be prima facie when presented. I don't hear as well as I used to. It does affect my ability to listen to speed. If you are clear, I can handle a pretty fast rate. However, use speed only when you have so much to say that you need it to meet time restraints. Speed plus poor use of time is not good. Procedurals should only be used when there is abuse. I enjoy good argumentation.</p>
Genifer Arwood - Crowder
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JP Dickey - Crowder
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Jack Rogers - UCMO
Jason Hogue - Crowder
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Jim Hight - Crowder
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Jolene Woodruff - Crowder
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Jordan Johnson - Kansas State
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Karen Colton-Millsap - Crowder
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Keith Zoromsky - Crowder
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Kendra Hamilton - Crowder
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Kendrea James - NSU
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Keri Keckley - Crowder
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Kiefer Storrer - KWU
<p>I like to listen to good arguments. Do not assert if you do not also give support (evidence in LD) for what you assert. I debated 4 years in high school and four years in college. I understand debate theory, but do not enjoy debates that venture from the directives of the resolution. Use theory only to lead you to arguments or to stem abuse. I don't enjoy speed for speed purposes.</p>
Kristopher Copeland - NSU
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Lance Allen - McKendree
<p>I competed in Parli and IE’s for 4 years at Mckendree and have now coached for 4 years. That means I have a diverse background and have seen a large variety of positions. As a coach, I have watched rounds at traditional tournaments in parli to LD out rounds at nationals. While I am competent in a K debate, I am most comfortable in the case/DA/CP debates. This means that the K needs to be well explained, whether a critical Neg or Aff. For me, in-round abuse is not necessary on T. All CP types are fine, just beat the procedural. I evaluate procedurals first and then move to rest. I tend to weigh the magnitude and probability first in impact calc. You should feel comfortable running most any position in front of me as long as it is well explained and defended. </p>
Lindy Taylor - Crowder
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Liz Miller - Crowder
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Mandy Hall - Crowder
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Mark Turner - KWU
<p>I have judged for a long time. My children debated in high school, and I have judged since. I mainly judge individual events. I look for the message being sent by the performer and look for consistancy and support. I expect normal presentation skills. I like to be entertained as well.</p>
Mark Smith - Crowder
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Mary Kate Kelly - UCMO
Michelle Gibson - JBU
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Nathan Gandy - Crowder
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Nikki Freeman - UCMO
Olivia Clark - Crowder
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Rebecca Godsey - SBU
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Ruth Wood - Crowder
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Scott Jensen - Webster
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Sean Allen - Wiley
Shea Holland - UCMO
Shelby Barratt - Crowder
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Stephanie Bullard - Crowder
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Steve Hagan - McKendree
Todd Rainey - Wiley
Tom Jarrett - Crowder
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Tom Serfass - Webster
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Victor Muse - TCC
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