Tiger Turf Talk

What a way to end the 2022 year with an incredible industry Leader Mr. Jerad Minnick of the Maryland Soccerplex. An awesome conversation about so many hot topics in the turfgrass industry, discussing the significance of finding the next generation of sportsfield managers and just allowing everyone to know who we are as sports field managers. It is critical to make those in your community aware of...

This is an awesome episode with the 2022 Minor League Baseball Groundskeeper of the Year, Charlie Weaver. Charlie has done a great job in starting the new facility of Toyota Stadium just a couple of years ago. It has been an incredible journey to follow as he has had an active role in recruiting the next generation of sports field managers by inviting students on field trips to actively participat...

We have industry leader Erin Wilder of Sod Solution Pros in this episode. This was an awesome episode with some great conversation about Erin's career and the incredible work she has done while running different departments of Sod Solutions. We discussed industry-altering products with incredible varieties like Northbridge Bermudagrass. It was also incredible to discuss her work, as she is passion...

In this episode, we have two incredible members of the Southeast region who play a vital role in developing and hosting one of the largest regional events for a chapter of the Sports Field Management Association.  In this podcast, there was an incredible discussion about this event and how it has grown over the years into a truly incredible educational event with excellent networking opportun...

An episode you do not want to miss with an industry legend Josh McPherson. With his recent move to the MLS, he has developed a new state-of-the-art facility in the heart of downtown St. Louis. We dive into his journey through the turfgrass industry and all of the incredible professionals that have been a part of his story and see the different people who have also been a part of mine. Truly an epi...

This was a weird one for me as my students flipped the script on me as they asked to set up the guest for the 100th episode of our podcast. As they took the reigns, I had no idea they would bring on people to ask me the questions I have been asking industry professionals. My students' passion is shown in this episode and should be celebrated, as this is truly their success with this podcast and ou...

By far one of our best episodes with one of the best in our industry Mr. Jimmy Simpson. It was a tremendous opportunity to discuss his current role and how he has taken his experience in our industry and seen growth in working in all areas of public works. We discussed many hot topics in the turfgrass industry that play a role in who we are as sports field managers.  Truly an amazing episode...

One of my favorite episodes with one of my best friends from this industry Mr. Kody Tingler. It was an awesome time discussing the different aspects of his career and his journey through the industry. Reminiscing on some great times in college and our time in the industry. An Episode you do not want to miss. 

This was an episode that a lot of sports field managers are excited to hear about because Zach has pushed the boundaries of what we do as sports field managers and the work that he has done with the Ironcutter Bermudagrass in a Northern local with so many environmental factors most sports field managers do not experience in the Lake effect off Lake Michigan it is truly an honor to talk with the ma...

We have a great episode in store with Mr. Corey Levine of North Florida. Great talking about the different work he has going on with all of the Division 1 programs in his fields. Discussed the chaos and different things going on in the industry. Truly an awesome time that you do not want to miss. 

Our Final episode in the All-Female Grounds Crew took place a few weeks after this historic event to show a vantage point of what happened and the impact this event had on so many not only in this industry but the world. We had Kelly Lynch on to discuss her experience and the incredible energy she brought to the crew. Thank you for following this phenomenal event and the crew's fantastic work! It...

To conclude our onsite podcasts for the Inaugural All-Female Grounds Crew at the Softball Little League World Series, we have two of my favorite industry professionals, Ms. Leah Withrow and Ms. Morgan Hunter! These two are just a blast to have on the podcast because of who they are and what they are doing for this industry. These two are some of the most caring people on earth; whether it is takin...

The future of our industry is bright with these two Texas Aggies. Hailey Tucker and Megan Muesse are two Texas A&M Turfgrass Program members who just recently joined the program this semester. This trip to be a part of the first-ever All-Female Grounds crew was an incredible experience for them where they learned firsthand from the industry professionals on the grounds crew. This podcast shows...

With this episode, we have two incredible professionals that have incredibly bright futures moving forward in their respective fields. Holly has had a unique journey working with the Charlotte Knights at the highest level as a part-time employee and finding a passion that has led her to be a member of the first-ever All-Female Grounds Crews! Maritza has a passion for this industry that is unparall...

In this episode, we had the incredible opportunity to put together two of the Sports Field Management industry's greatest ambassadors in Sun and Sarah. They have dedicated themselves not only to their craft but to helping everyone in this industry! We had the opportunity to discuss their time working on the Sports Field Management Association Board of Directors and how their service to our industr...

In this episode, we host the Commissioner of the Softball Little League World Series, Mr. Brian Weingartz, who gives an insight into the history of Stallings Stadium at Elm Street park, where this historical event takes place. This was an excellent episode to see how significant this phenomenal ballpark is not only through the one who cares for it but someone who grew up on this same field. Jake p...

When we talk about some of the most skilled professionals and industry leaders, we are talking about Amy and Nina! They have the most experience in the sports field industry out of all the crew members and infinite knowledge in field construction. They are consultants and experts for fields ranging from little league to some of the best stadiums in the country. I was fascinated by their work and w...

In this episode, we got to spend some time with the Bulldog Equipment team, one of the many incredible sponsors that were on site to witness history in the making. It was an awesome experience to talk to some great friends who were able to help make this first-ever All-Female Grounds Crew through their support. We discussed what it was like to be a part of the event and what it was like to interac...

In the second part of our Inaugural All-Female Grounds Crew series, we meet the two products of the High School Turfgrass Management Program, Julie Kassler and Brynn South! This is one of my favorites as we get insight into how these high school turf programs positively impact young people's lives. These two have very bright futures in this industry! Building these high school turfgrass management...

We had the incredible opportunity to attend the Softball Little League World Series, where the Inagural All-Female Grounds Crew in the history of Sports Field Management was formed to tend to the national stage of Stallings Stadium at Elm Street Park in Greenville, NC. In this podcast series, we will dive into the event and all of the incredible people who were a part of it, from sponsors, crew me...

This week we hosted an absolute icon in the Sports Turf Industry, Mr. Paul Burgess. He has spent time as the pitch manager at Arsenal and Real Madrid, where he pioneered different cultural practices that have become an industry standard and developed one of the most innovative pitches that can be a revolutionary design that will change the outlook of sports field management for years to come. We d...

What an episode whereas John says we laughed, cried, and experienced all kinds of emotions, this is an episode you do not want to miss. We dive into an important topic in the industry, and that is mentorship/ leadership in the workplace. An excellent discussion of the impact it has had on our careers and how to grow together as an industry. It is one that you do not want to miss! 

This is the first-ever on-site episode of Tiger Turf Talk recorded in Foxborough, Massachusetts, with the Field Superintendent of Gillette Stadium, Ryan Bjorn. The best episode we have recorded is not because we were on-site at the facility but because of who cares for the grounds and his passion for his work and this industry. I talked to Ryan about his team and their dedication to creating the b...

Great opportunity to learn what it takes to put a Sports Field Management Association Conference together so we all can enjoy the opportunity to network and learn from the different educational opportunities offered. We discuss the different groups that take a role in developing the year-long process of creating the education for their members. It was awesome to talk to Kristen about her time with...

Awesome time catching up with Cody Cimino who was the first industry professional to hire a Brentsville Turfgrass Management student at the Potomac Nationals. It is an awesome episode of talk about his fascinating career that has taken him all over the word working on sports fields and providing the venue for people to make memories. Truly cannot thank Cody enough for everything that he has done f...