I remember my daughter, Lila, getting involved with TBC during the time of the pandemic shutdown in the summer of 2020. She would meet with a TA and another friend over Zoom while in the backyard. She seemed to enjoy learning the basics along with her friend, but it was challenging, and I think what made it special and fun, was when she had a TA that was encouraging and helpful and that she felt a connection with. As she has grown up through the different groups in TBC, she has met more “mentors” along the way. She learned a lot about color guard from them, but also learned the value of good leadership and mentorship. This has helped her as she takes on more leadership roles in the TBC.
Lila has also been in leadership positions which require a lot of communication, coordination and planning. That part of TBC has been challenging as well, but she has worked hard and risen to the challenge each time.
Through these challenges, she gained confidence in important skills that will be useful to her later in life.
And of course the performance aspect of TBC has been great for Lila to learn the value of working hard as a team, bonding with your teammates, and experiencing the thrill of performing together.
