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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.
Episodes
![Routes to Turf: Groundskeeper Chat with Ben Hartman](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11936985/GKCHAT_LOGOan4sq_300x300.jpg)
5 days ago
5 days ago
Ben Hartman, Director of Field Operations for the Wichita Wind Surge, joins Meg for our next Groundskeeper Chat series: Routes to Turf! Hartman's story is unique because he represents the small percentage of the industry that knew about sports turf as a young kid! Listen along for how Hartman has made mentorship, advocacy and branding a priority in his career!
![Capitalizing on Culture: Groundskeeper Chat with Jason DeMink](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11936985/GKCHAT_LOGOan4sq_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Capitalizing on Culture: Groundskeeper Chat with Jason DeMink
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Sports Turf Specialist at the University of Michigan, Jason DeMink, CSFM joins us to talk about visibility for our industry. DeMink has been with the University of Michigan for 17 seasons and oversees football, baseball and softball. He joins Meg and Weston to share his passion for growing the profession
![Capitalizing on Culture: Groundskeeper Chat with Dan Farnes](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11936985/GKCHAT_LOGOan4sq_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Capitalizing on Culture: Groundskeeper Chat with Dan Farnes
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Director of Grounds for Real Salt Lake and Utah Royals FC, Dan Farnes, joins us to talk about helping our industry step into the spotlight during global events. Farnes does an excellent job of showcasing the job in a relatable, authentic and intriguing via social media. We dive into his thoughts behind social media and media relations and much more in Dan's episode.
![Capitalizing on Culture: Groundskeeper Chat with Paula Sliefert](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11936985/GKCHAT_LOGOan4sq_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Capitalizing on Culture: Groundskeeper Chat with Paula Sliefert
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Senior Marketing Manager for The Toro Company, Paula Sliefert's debut #GroundskeeperChat features everything that's great about our industry: passion, innovation and camaraderie. Paula, Meg, Weston and Chris put their heads together to brainstorm ideas on how commercial partners can support the sports field managers who are bound to see an uptick in projects and stress as major events like the World Cup are brought to our facilities. While capitalizing on the extra attention our industry will receive in order to grow our work force, professionalize our jobs and much more. Listen along for a jam-packed hour of what feels like only the tip of the iceberg.
![Catching Up with Groundskeeper Chat Hosts: Meg Kruger and Weston Appelfeller](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11936985/GKCHAT_LOGOan4sq_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday May 07, 2024
Catching Up with Groundskeeper Chat Hosts: Meg Kruger and Weston Appelfeller
Tuesday May 07, 2024
Tuesday May 07, 2024
Catch up with Groundskeeper Chat Hosts Meg Kruger and Weston Appelfeller as they give you the sneak peek into our next series: Capitalizing on Culture. The pair discuss the highlights from recent episodes, the guests they chatted with and their take on upcoming events happening in our industry. Like, subscribe and share Groundskeeper Chats with friends, co-workers or strangers on the street! Thank you for the support!
![Groundskeeper Chat Rush Hour](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11936985/GKCHAT_LOGOan4sq_300x300.jpg)
Friday May 03, 2024
Groundskeeper Chat Rush Hour
Friday May 03, 2024
Friday May 03, 2024
Another installment of our Groundskeeper Chat Rush Hour live from our booth at the SFMA conference in Daytona Beach! Tune in for turf origin stories and the most exciting things to emerge from the conference. Thank you to everyone who hopped on the mic with us and made SFMA another special week for the Pioneer and Groundskeeper Chat teams!
![Rush Hour with the Women in Turf Team](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11936985/GKCHAT_LOGOan4sq_300x300.jpg)
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Rush Hour with the Women in Turf Team
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Closing out our Daytona Episodes the same way we closed out the show, with a jam-packed, speed dating, Rush Hour with The Women in Turf Team. We caught up with some OG favorites and met new friends. Tune in for turf origin stories and the most exciting things to emerge from the conference. Thank you to everyone who hopped on the mic with us and made SFMA another special week for the Pioneer and Groundskeeper Chat teams!
![Finding a Community: Groundskeeper Chat with Sun Roesslein and BJ Thomas](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11936985/GKCHAT_LOGOan4sq_300x300.jpg)
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Finding a Community: Groundskeeper Chat with Sun Roesslein and BJ Thomas
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Monday Apr 22, 2024
BJ Thomas joined the Women in Turf Team at the Little League Softball World Series this past summer after getting connected with SFMA President, Sun Roesslein. The pair joined us to talk about the importance of finding a community within the industry and how The Women in Turf Team has impacted their careers.
![Championship Crew: Groundskeeper Chat with Aaron Fink](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11936985/GKCHAT_LOGOan4sq_300x300.jpg)
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Championship Crew: Groundskeeper Chat with Aaron Fink
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Friday Apr 12, 2024
At the SFMA Conference, Lynn Family Stadium's Field Maintenance Manager, Aaron Fink sat down for an episode with Meg and Chris. Aaron is a proud protégé of the Nielsen Mafia and is creating a championship crew of his own. Fink got his start working for Tom Nielsen at Slugger Field with the Louisville Bats. Then followed in Nielsen's footsteps to soccer at Lynn Family Stadium. Fink oversees field operations for Louisville City FC, Racing Louisville FC and Louisville City FC Academy.
![Creating a Community: Groundskeeper Chat with Abby McNeal](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11936985/GKCHAT_LOGOan4sq_300x300.jpg)
Sunday Mar 31, 2024
Creating a Community: Groundskeeper Chat with Abby McNeal
Sunday Mar 31, 2024
Sunday Mar 31, 2024
- The importance of networking and creating a community
- Why Parks and Rec is so special to Abby
- The welcoming nature of our industry
- What Abby looks for when hiring
- Lastly, what has Abby excited for the future of sports turf