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10 Books that Every Colorguard Educator Needs to Read

10 Books that Every Colorguard Educator Needs to Read

Jul 24, 2020 | For Instructors, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Students, Technique Resources

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...
The Importance of Making Space to Grieve Your Last Season

The Importance of Making Space to Grieve Your Last Season

Jul 17, 2020 | For Performers, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Students

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...
Teaching Students How to Spin is Not Your Job

Teaching Students How to Spin is Not Your Job

Jul 4, 2020 | For Instructors, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Students

The thing about becoming a colorguard instructor is that it usually doesn’t come with a job description. Most hiring is done informally–either through connections, cold emails, or accidentally falling into the position. As a result, most colorguard...
Detaching Self-Worth from Progress and Skill Achievement

Detaching Self-Worth from Progress and Skill Achievement

Jul 4, 2020 | For Performers, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Students

Self- Worth: confidence in one’s own worth or abilities; self-respect. Colorguard requires a lot of hard work. It takes physical and mental strength, endurance, patience, responsibility, and determination to get thorough any season. It is a fantastic environment...
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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.

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