10 Books that Every Colorguard Educator Needs to Read
This post may contain affiliate links If there’s one thing I’ve learned from being in isolation, it’s we don’t read enough. We are constantly asking students to look inside of themselves, to push themselves, and to grow from the inside...
Resources to Improve your Tricks and Technique at Home
I received an email this week from a reader who was interested in finding some free online tools to improve technique and learn new tricks while the status of our world is up in the air. Well, you asked and I’m answering! Unfortunately, there’s not a ton...
Medal-Chasing in Colorguard: Is it Bad?
There’s been a lot of conversation this week surrounding medal-chasing and how toxic it makes the activity. For those of you who are unfamiliar here’s a quick definition for you: Medal-Chasing (Verb): The act of participating in a group/corps well-known to...
The Importance of Making Space to Grieve Your Last Season
We all know that feeling of performing your last show. Everything seems so magical and precious–the sparkling crowd, the arena (or gym lights), the way that the floor seems to glisten and every passing moment seems stronger than the last. And throughout the...About
Hi! My name is Courtney Coffey and welcome to Simply Colorguard! I have been involved in The Sport of the Arts for 9 years as a performer, instructor, designer, choreographer, and tech.