Nikki started color guard in middle school spinning parades with Sky View High School and instantly fell in love. She contiued with it and spun for the rest of her high school career for both Sky View High School and Cache Vlaley winter Guard graduating in 2024. After she made the move to the big city and started attending and spinning for the University of Utah! Then seh got the amazing opportunity to spin for Salt Lake Independent for their 2025 season and got to compete in Dayton, Ohio. She spent this past summer coaching for Sky View High School and having a wonderful time getting to learn to coach and share the knowledge she has gained. From a childhood in ballet classes to a passion for color guard, Nikki truly believes that the opportunity to work hard, learn and perform is the biggest gift you could be given and she is so grateful for the opportunity to share that gift with students and help them become the best they can be. 

Elliot started color guard as a freshman with West Jordan High School, graduating in 2024. After high school they went on to perform with The Battalion Drum and Bugle Corps in 2024, his other color guard experience includes Weber State University in 2024, Pride of Utah Independent Open in 2025 & 2026, and most recently The Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps in 2026 where they placed 12th and attended finals for the second year in a row! Outside of guard they are a student at Weber State University where they are studying to be a paramedic, they are also apart of the marching band in the percussion section since 2025. Elliot is so excited to be able to share his passion for guard with such amazing kids, and is excited to help grow the marching arts in West Jordan!