Tiger Turf Talk

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...

There are so many incredible individuals in this industry who have stories everyone should hear. Brian Laurent has made it his mission in life to bring those stories to light. There are so many different places across the country that he has seen through his work creating the Superintendents Network. Some videos depict the growth of industry professionals in their careers and their course. This is...

One the best episode we have ever recorded, with D&K Products very own Tim VanLoo. We dive into all of his work at different stages in his career where he developed new and innovative ways to combat the challenges turfgrass managers face everyday. We also discussed his work as a mentor and what it means to have a purpose with ones work. Had an absolute blast and we cannot thank Tim enough for...

What an excellent episode with Brian Hinkley of Liberty University. It is such a great episode where we discuss his work in the Virginia State chapter of SFMA and how it is critical for the growth of our industry with the works of these sub-organizations. There are also some fantastic stories in this episode about the incredible journey Brian has taken in this industry. You do not want to miss it!...

You do not want to miss this episode with an excited young individual who just defended his thesis successfully to obtain his doctorate in Turfgrass. Wendall is excited about the opportunity to further the turfgrass industry through his collaborative research and educating the next generation of turfgrass managers at the collegiate level. We are excited to see where his journey takes him in the fu...

What a phenomenal episode with an incredible industry professional in Danny Losito. We discuss his fantastic journey through the turfgrass industry that to him, working with the warm season and cool-season grasses from the east coast to the west coast. It was incredible to see the passion he has for his work and his excitement in Charlotte. Be sure to listen!