Barbuch,+Sam


 * Affiliation:** Middleton (Assistant Coach)


 * Experience:** I competed in Public Forum and Student Congress debate in High School. I started coaching debate earlier this year. I am relatively new to LD and have only judged it a few times. I am, however, easily able to follow value based arguments.


 * Delivery:** Talking a bit fast is fine as long as you can still articulate well. Policy speeds, however, are too fast for me. I will never render a decision based on delivery, however, if I cannot understand you, it will be difficult for me to flow your arguments.


 * Organization:** Speak in an organized manner and sign post. Tell me what contention you're talking about. I'll be able to flow you better, this can only help your chances of winning.


 * Burdens:** Obviously the Affirmative must prove that the resolution is a good idea. The Negative should strive to prove that the resolution is a bad idea, but could still win by disproving all of the Affirmative's contentions.


 * Decorum:** There is no reason to be rude or excessively abrasive in rounds. This behavior is irritating to me and could indirectly impact my decision.


 * Value and Value Criterion:** As a value based debate, proving that your value and criterion are superior to your opponent's is large part of winning the debate.


 * Overall Philosophy:** Tabula Rasa. The round will dictate which arguments are most important. Convince me that your side is superior for a majority of the important arguments and I'll give you the win.