Groundskeeper Chats

Applying Business Lessons to Sports Turf: Groundskeeper Chat with Boyd Montgomery

Boyd Montgomery of the The Toro Company joins Meg to chat about all the skills groundskeepers need in the industry today, including being business savvy.

Field Conversions: Groundskeeper Chat with Nick Pappas

Mercedes Benz Stadium head groundskeeper and conversions manager, Nick Pappas joins us for a groundskeeper chat to talk field conversions. Pappas walks us through a MLS to NFL conversion and talks about the importance of crew culture when high pressure gigs require long hours and difficult challenges. 

Snow Removal: Groundskeeper Chat with Eric Stoup and Ben Leach

Groundskeepers Eric Stoup (University of Maine) and Ben Leach (Sports Turf Specialties) join Meg down in Savannah for a live groundskeeper chat recording.  

 

2022 Pioneers in the Field Panel Discussion

Members from our 2022 class join Meg down in Savannah, GA to talk turf and record a live panel discussion during the 2022 SFMA conference. 

Groundskeeper Chat with Brian Johnson

Arizona State University's Brian Johnson joins us for a Groundskeeper Chat to reflect on his 37 years with ASU and what he will miss the most once he retires this Spring.

Women in Turf: Panel Discussion

Meg is joined by a star studded panel of women to talk turf, inspiring the next generation and industry misconceptions. Don't miss Nicole Sherry, Abby McNeal, Sun Roesslein, Maureen Kahiu, Morgan Creighton and Chrissie Segars in our Women in Turf Panel Discussion. 

Justifying Costs and Budgets: Groundskeeper Chat with Ryan DeMay

Ryan DeMay, owner of Field Source Ohio, is our next Groundskeeper Chat guest. When labor and budget conversations become difficult, what steps should you take? Ryan and Meg discuss tangible tools STM's can utilize when advocating for their priorities. 

Justifying Costs and Budgets: Groundskeeper Chat with Brad Finn

Brad Finn, University of Houston's Assistant AD of athletic fields and grounds joins us to discuss field renovation. We get into the nitty gritty of budgets, timelines and how to advocate for the project when obstacles arise. 

Inspiring the Next Generation: Adam Thoms Groundskeeper Chat

Adam Thoms, Iowa State University Turfgrass Assistant Professor, joins us to discuss the importance of inspiring the next generation and ideas for tapping into STEM programs. 

Inspiring the Next Generation: Brentsville High School Turf Program

Andrew Miller and past and present students join Meg on this week's Groundskeeper Chat to talk about inspiring the next generation. Miller's turf students represent the best and brightest of the next turf class to enter the industry. We're talking misconceptions, mentors and how to properly handle mishaps.