You need to support assertions with analysis and evidence to make them into persuasive arguments. You need to listen to previous speakers in order to provide direct clash and expansion and to avoid mere repetition. You need to speak articulately and succinctly. Your speed needs to not preclude clarity.

Experience- 4 years high school as competitor, 2 years competing on my college team, and 5 years coaching my high school team.

What I like to see- I joined the dark side of debate as a parli. debater on my college team. Because of this I value the logistics of the debate rather than cards/evidence. Meaning, I am not putting any ink down while you are throwing out information off of all the cards you are reading. I think that you should read your card and then explain why this is relevant in your case. Any type of debate is suppose to be a persuasive speech, not a competition of evidence. As far as technical debate I will vote on those arguments alone if they are done well. I don't appreciate spreading or just dropping arguments as a strategy, I think that is a waste of time. K's are welcome, especially if they are done right. Speed is fine, but if I have to ask for your case because you read so fast nobody could understand you I will vote you down. I believe that if I have to do the work and read over your entire case in order to understand it that you are not debating. Don't make me do the work for you! I will not flow during any cross x. I believe that the time is for opponents to clarify and get information. If you want to bring up what is said during your speech I am cool with that. Lastly, during cross x I would appreciate letting opponents finish their thoughts and being respectful, I don't think being rude during cross x should be used as a strategy.

C-X: Tabula Rasa paradigm. Tell me why your argument is the correct choice for voting.

I am comfortable with all debate techniques and arguments.

LD: Utilitarian Moral Imperative: I vote generally for affirmative or negative based on who provides a moral imperative for voting. I believe in the greater good, a willing sacrifice of my own privileges to assure that society survives. Your case's values, criteria, etc. should explain how this is accomplished.

Public Forum: I consider this debate akin to a round table on a news station. I'll be the anchor, and the debaters will be the "experts." The winner is the most convincing.

Congress: Sound like a senator/rep. I'm most interested in who commands the room. Politics are verbally abusive, so be firm in your speeches.

All the other stuff: Do well, don't screw up, keep to time limits. Be respectful as an audience member.