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Groundskeeper Chats

Pioneer Athletics

For anyone who has been asked if they mow grass for a living, these conversations are for you. Join us as we explore and discuss the questions and passions of sports turf professionals while celebrating our niche part of the sports world.

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28:52

Building a Brand: Groundskeeper Chat with Andy Ommen

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2024/03/13

Andy Ommen's, CSFM, origin story starts with a bad hop during a little league game when he was coaching his son's team. Years later, Ommen went from passionate parent to a Certified Sports Field Manger to SFMA's Field of the Year Winner to part-owner of Professional Outdoor Solutions. Andy joined us in Daytona Beach to talk about the building blocks of a brand and business.

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32:27

Championship Crew: Groundskeeper Chat with Ben Jackson

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2024/03/12

Ben Jackson is the Director of Grounds of the Columbus Crew soccer team. Ben grew up outside of Columbus loving the crew and soccer long before it was cool. A high school assignment introduced him to turf and Darian Daily who took him under his wing and hired him on as a part-time crew member while still in high school. Ben went on to work for Matt Williams, complete his turf degree through The Ohio State University and today leads the crew that gave him his first home in the industry. With one of

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30:12

Ballfields on a Budget: Groundskeeper Chat with Ryan...

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2024/03/11

Meg was thrilled to welcome back one of her very first guests of our Groundskeeper Chat series back to the mic! Ryan DeMay is the owner of Field Source Ohio and expert on helping groundskeepers create budgets, negotiate their bottom line and earn themselves a seat at the table. This episode brought OH-IO roots to Daytona Beach, here's what you'll hear in this week's #Groundskeeper Chat episode: DeMay's Turf Origin Story SFMA session recap: "Ballfields on a Budget" The importance of collecting

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33:05

Visibility Matters: Groundskeeper Chat with Larry DiVito

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2024/03/06

Meg Kruger, joined by co-host Chris Bell, was thrilled to invite 2024 Pioneers in the Field class member Larry DiVito to our Groundskeeper Chat series. The trio recap the highlights of DiVito's origin story and his long-time career in Major League Baseball. DiVito shares his passion for groundskeepers finding the spotlight and helping this industry grow. DiVito is the Head Groundskeeper for the Minnesota Twins.

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10:41

Bulldog Turf Toys: Groundskeeper Chat with Cathy...

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2024/03/04

Everyone's favorite vendor, Bulldog Field Equipment, joined us at the booth during the SFMA conference to give us an exclusive sneak peek into their latest project, turf toys! Listen along for your chance to be first in line for the toys we can't wait to get our hands on! Sign up to be an early advocate here: https://www.bulldogfieldequipment.com/toys

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30:47

Building a Brand: Groundskeeper Chat with Andy Hebrard

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2024/02/29

Andy Hebrard, owner and operator of Athletic Applications joined Meg, Weston and Chris in Daytona Beach to talk about the building blocks of branding and running your own turf business. Andy was born and bred into the turf industry and follows in the footsteps of his father, Mike Hebrard. Today, Athletic Applications provides top-notch football, soccer, baseball and painting services to the PDX, LAX, PHX, LAS areas.

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41:11

What's Next? Groundskeeper Chat with Meg Kruger,...

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2024/02/26

Co-hosts Meg Kruger, Weston Appelfeller and Chris Bell sit down to recap their week in Daytona Beach for the National SFMA conference. The three discuss the show's highlights, trends and major takeaways.

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42:30

The Business of Turf: Groundskeeper Chat with Marcus...

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2024/02/22

University of Kentucky's Head Sports Turf Manager, Marcus Elswick joins Meg and Weston for a Groundskeeper Chat to talk about the behind the scenes of the Business of Turf. Marcus has been with the University of Kentucky for 13 years and shared his POV on crew culture and leading with positivity.

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55:31

Performing Under Pressure: Groundskeeper Chat with...

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2024/02/14

Tyler Morris of MetLife Stadium joins us mid-season to talk about the nature of his job and the high pressure it's paired with. Tyler shares some stories from the field and the many overnight conversions he and the crew lived through this season. Weston, Meg and Tyler bond over music, hobbies outside of work and everything in between. For your mental health boost give a listen to this week's #GroundskeeperChat! Giants, Jets and Events at MetLife Stadium How Tyler steps away from the field Live

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44:24

The Business of Turf: Groundskeeper Chat with John...

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2024/01/29

Director of Grounds for the Philadelphia Union, John Torres discusses the evolution of groundskeeping and MLS since his start in the industry with Meg and cohost, Weston Appelfeller! Here's what you'll hear in our latest #GroundskeeperChat: Who is John Torres outside of work? John's Turf Origin Story The Importance of "Knocking on the Door" Collecting Data Points and Developing Budgets Lastly, John's excitement over the MLS in the U.S.

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53:28

The Business of Turf: Groundskeeper Chat with Danny...

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2024/01/29

When do you sleep? That was our first question and most important question for Danny Losito, CSFM, Director of Sports Fields & Grounds for the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC. Losito comes to the chat with years of experience in almost every arena of the sports world, including shoveling ice for a local hockey team. His expertise expands far beyond the field. Losito shares with us how he manages it all, the conversions, the budgets, the employees and his love for the job.

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49:54

Visibility Matters: Groundskeeper Chat with Meg...

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2024/01/15

Our Groundskeeper Chat co-hosts, Meg and Weston sat down to talk all things branding and how visibility can impact your crew, your career and your community. The duo will be LIVE at SFMA in Daytona Beach this year interviewing guests at the Pioneer Athletics booth, until then here's what you'll hear in this #GroundskeeperChat episode: Branding 101, getting started How to utilize social media for data points and resume building How visibility combats misconceptions in our industry The importance

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43:29

The Business of Turf:Groundskeeper Chat with Ryan Bjorn

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2023/10/30

Gillette Stadium's Field Superintendent Ryan Bjorn joins our Groundskeeper Chat series to talk the business of turf. Ryan shares his turf origin story with Meg and Weston and brings light to the other professionals he had the opportunity to learn from before he took the job to lead his own crew in New England. Don't miss the opportunity to hear how Ryan and his crew manage it all and a cameo from Turf Twitter superstar, Boyd Bjorn!

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47:44

The Business of Turf: Groundskeeper Chat with Brian Hall

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2023/10/17

Brian Hall is the Facilities and Maintenance Director of Sylvania Recreation District in Sylvania, Ohio. In a single year his department will prepare the fields and grounds to host over 350,000 people for soccer, baseball, softball and so on. Brian joins us to talk about how he plans, budgets and tracks everything in order to be successful year after year.

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28:57

Inspiring the Next Generation: Groundskeeper Chat...

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2023/09/26

Jakob "Bobber" Scales joins us for this week's #GroundskeeperChat to share his POV as a proud member of the next generation in the turf industry. Bobber talks about everything from his move from Wichita Kansas to Surprise Arizona , building his social portfolio and the origin story behind his nickname. Listen along to Bobber's full episode to hear: How he turned his covid hobby into a career Strategies for securing the next step Building a social portfolio to serve as a resume How veterans can

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22:42

Inspiring the Next Generation: Groundskeeper Chat...

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2023/09/11

Turf Science student Hailey Tucker is entering her Junior year at Texas A&M. She joins us to introduce her new podcast The Grass Gal (@TheGrassGal) and talk about her hopes for inspiring the next generation through conversations with industry leaders and fellow students. Tune in to our latest #GroundskeeperChat to hear Hailey discuss: The origin story behind her new podcast, The Grass Gal Her summer internship with Carolina Green Navigating the transitional phase of student to intern to

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47:44

Work/Life Balance: Groundskeeper Chat with Mike and...

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2023/06/30

Husband and Wife Duo, Mike and Lisa Goatley, join us for a #GroundskeeperChat to talk about work/life balance in the sports turf industry. The pair share insight and tips for creating healthy habits in the workplace and on the Homefront. Here's what you'll hear in this week's #GroundskeeperChat Being present The importance of assessing your values as an employee and partner How to set boundaries and expectations as an employee early on in your career The Goatley's "What we've learned, sometimes

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34:07

A look at our industry today: Groundskeeper Chat with...

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2023/05/02

Drew Miller is joined by DuraEdge rep for our last drop from the special edition #GroundskeeperChat X #TigerTurfTalk collaboration. Patrick Coakley, fondly known as Irish in the sports turf industry, comes to the chat with over 20 plus years of experience in the minor leagues and now his perspective from the other side of the dirt. Here's what you'll hear in this week's Groundskeeper Chat: How we can promote our industry to those outside of the sports turf world Current challenges facing our

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40:14

FIFA World Cup Panel Discussion: Groundskeeper Chat...

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2023/04/25

With the United States set to host the FIFA World Cup in 2026, we dive into the research, preparation and excitement that this team of professors and sports turf professionals already have the ball rolling on. Drew Miller moderates this FIFA World Cup Panel Discussion in another special edition #GroundskeeperChat X #TigerTurfTalk collaboration episode. Here's what you'll hear in this week's episode: The challenge of creating consistent playing conditions in stadiums across the United States The

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34:28

Turfgrass Across the Pond: Groundskeeper Chat with...

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2023/04/11

We dive into the world of football across the pond in our latest #GroundskeeperChat X #TigerTurfTalk collab episode! Drew Miller is joined by Sports Turf Legend, Paul Burgess to catch up on the latest and greatest in developing pitches. Burgess spent decades managing the pitches for Arensal FC and Real Madrid FC before becoming a pitch consultant for AS Monaco. Here's what you'll hear in this week's chat: Turfgrass across the pond Bringing the World Cup to the U.S. Paul's current project with AS

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