by Jeremy Williams
December 23, 2025
Building a strong marching band or color guard program takes more than reps—it takes culture. In this featured workshop clip, Joey Montes (MarchingByMontes) breaks down 10 Culture Anchors to help directors create consistency, clear expectations, and student ownership that lasts beyond one season.
Watch: 10 Culture Anchors
Want the full unlisted workshop replay? Email design@guardcloset.com (name + school/program + role).
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by Jeremy Williams
November 28, 2025
It's the end of the season. You're tired. Your kids are tired. Your staff is tired. Your show flag is probably still somewhere in the back of someone’s car. This guide was built for YOU — the marching-arts humans who gave everything this year and deserve a reset.
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by Jeremy Williams
November 11, 2025
Follow Florida educator Juan Brito’s path from Braden River HS to Spirit of Atlanta, Carolina Crown, and The Academy as he inspires the next generation of color-guard performers.
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by Jeremy Williams
September 17, 2025
Nicole Younger’s design career includes BOA finalists, WGI medalists, and DCI corps. Explore her work at Round Rock, Tomball, Corbin, Monarch, and The Academy.
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by Jeremy Williams
August 18, 2025
With 20 years in the pageantry arts, Alicia Sharp joins Guard Closet as a Brand Manager, designer, and adjudicator serving programs across the Southeast.
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by Jeremy Williams
August 18, 2025
Guard Closet welcomes Marching by Montes, the creative partnership of Joey Montes and Sara Shields, bringing drill design, choreography, and marching band show design.
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by Jeremy Williams
July 17, 2025
At Guard Closet, we partner with marching arts programs on every detail—uniforms,props, spirit wear, and performance-day execution. That’s why we...
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by Christopher Reimels
July 17, 2025
Ready to gear up and save? When you spend $100 or more on consignment gear, you’ll unlock a 20% discount on your next spiritwear order!
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