Dear color guard instructors,
Since I began my journey in the color guard world, you were always there for me. You raised me from a small little sapling into a strong, sturdy tree. You taught me my first baby steps in the form of a drop spin, and you taught me how to leap in the form of a toss. You watched me grow from a flag, to a rifle, then a sabre. You have not just watched me grow in color guard, you have also witnessed me grow as a person.
Before we met, I did not know what I wanted to do, but color guard has become a passion of mine. You have seen me put all I can into what you have taught me, and I take every lesson and apply it in the real world. I also take my stresses from my life and merge it into my performance in guard. You have seen how my stresses can make me a better performer.
You have seen me at my worst and at my best, and you have accepted me no matter what. I plan on improving more and more with your mentorship, each season is a new challenge that I gladly accept. Under no condition will I ever turn away from a challenge you throw my way. I will just continue to push myself until I meet your expectations of me.
On the off season, I miss the long practices, I miss the competition days, I miss the silly traditions, I miss the show, but I am awaiting a brand new season with new goals and new experiences. We have a little while to go before we are together again, but until then, I will practice in my free time trying to improve my technique and stamina. I cannot wait until we are all together again.
Thank you so much for teaching me everything I know and I just wanted to tell you how much I love and miss you on the off season.
Sincerely yours with love,
Someone who misses guard
