Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts. Courtney Coffey joins On A Water Break as its newest host and opens with her 32 Count Life Story—from Honolulu and James Madison University to teaching, choreography and founding Simply Colorguard. USA TODAY’s question leads the episode: is marching band a sport? Courtney, Jeremy Denzer, Haley Harrington and Bill “Woody” Woodward consider music education, physical training, competitive structure and why the activity can be both artistic and athletic. The panel also covers the proposed tariff on imported brass instruments, McKinney High School’s clarification of band-uniform guidance and the way Menasha High School’s marching band found routine and community after the July 2026 EF-3 tornado. Courtney’s 60 Second Tech Block makes the case for teaching dance technique and body awareness before equipment or choreography. Presented by Guard Closet.