Fort Zumwalt South Bands

Colton Hatfield - Color Guard and Winter Guard Coach

Colton Hatfield is originally from Springfield, Missouri where he attended Missouri State University. After graduating with a degree in Education, Colton moved to the Saint Louis area and began coaching the FZS Color Guard alongside Dani Mertens in the summer of 2020. Before coming to Fort Zumwalt, Colton previously coached at Ash Grove High School and Clever High School, the latter of which he helped establish the field show marching band and competitive winter guard programs. He has performed with the Missouri State PRIDE Band Color Guard, 901 Performance Ensemble, National Avenue Winter Guard, and Music City Drum & Bugle Corps.

Dani Mertens - Color Guard and Winter Guard Assistant Coach

Danielle Mertens is originally from Saint Louis and is a graduate of Lindbergh High School. She attended Missouri State University in Springfield. After graduating with a degree in Photography, Dani moved back to the St. Louis area and began coaching the FZS Color Guard alongside Colton in the summer of 2020. Before coming to Fort Zumwalt, Dani previously coached at Clever High School, where she helped to establish the field show marching band and competitive winter guard programs. She has performed with the Missouri State PRIDE Band Color Guard, the Pridette Dance Line, National Avenue Winter Guard, and the Pride of Missouri State Winter Guard.