Performers: You Aren’t a Robot. Stop Expecting Yourself to Function Like One.
Are you having trouble finding the energy to practice rehearse, or even just to get up? The energy in the world is all over the place. Things are happening that we never thought possible in our lifetime–and while the veil is finally being pulled back, its...
Yes, You Have to Teach ALL of Your Students | Dealing With The “Difficult” Student
We’ve all had that student. The one that gives us a hard time, doesn’t seem to catch on as quickly as everyone else, or the one that just doesn’t show up. Different educators deal with it in different ways and as a performer and instructor myself,...
Placing Your Worth As An Artist – The Fastest Way to Lose Your Passion for Colorguard
“Welcome to The World of The Performing Arts! We’re so excited that you are joining us! It’s really cool because you get to create, connect with other people, travel, and express yourself freely! But also you mightttt definitely face rejection,...
Let’s Talk About S3xual Harassment…
TRIGGER WARNING: SEXUAL HARASSMENT RELATED TO POSITIONS OF POWER Today’s subject is a little on the heavier side and needs to be read by both students and educators alike. I’ve been around this activity for a while now and this is something that has been...
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...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.