Tiger Turf Talk

We hosted one of the Sports Field industry's rising stars, Maritza Martinez of the University of South Carolina. A great conversation about her experiences in her short time in the industry and the mentors that guided her along the way. Truly an excellent discussion about learning to better one skill and then passing that along to the next generation. Don't miss out!

You do not want to miss this episode with Dr. Cale Bigelow discussing his work at Purdue University. His work to further this industry is unparalleled in his research and his teaching. There are so many awesome stories that you do not want to miss in this episode.  

This is an awesome episode with the Director of Grounds of Longwood Cricket Club, Michael Buras. It was awesome to talk with MR. Buras about his tenure at the club and how he has learned so much about maintaining these tennis courts in the unique local of Boston. You do not want to miss it! 

Baseball is back, and we thought it was a perfect time to talk to the Head Groundkeepers of one of the most iconic sites where baseball is played, Wrigley Field. We had a great conversation with Mr. Dan Kiermaier about his journey to his current role with the Cubs. There are so many incredible life experiences that he learned what it takes to be a sports field manager. This is an episode you do no...

After the week of the Flu, I am excited to bring you an exciting episode with MR. Matt Gourlay. We discuss his incredible lineage in the game of golf and how his father and grandfather are golf course superintendents before him. We also dive into the incredible accreditations that he has earned over the years with his continued education and dedication to learning. You do not want to miss this one...

Live from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Conference in sunny San Diego, we welcome one of our program's biggest supporters Mr. Matt Lawell of the Golf Course Industry magazine. We dive into some incredible stories about our experiences and the work that he has done over the past three years, including a recent podcast that a couple of our students took part in with the disc...

Be sure to check out this episode with the incredible Paul Hurst of GreensPro. We discuss the current state of the industry and how we have all have grown through social media. Truly an awesome episode with great content. Be sure to listen!

This episode of Tiger Turf Talk is presented by The Toro Company. We are excited to bring the second part of our Sports Field Management Conference, where we sat down at the Toro Booth and discussed their new and innovative products with the different product managers. We discuss the new and groundbreaking features of the new Toro UTX Utility Vehicle. We also discuss products like the Bullseye pro...

This episode of Tiger Turf Talk is brought to you by The Toro Company. We are excited to bring you a two-part SFMA (Sports Field Management Association) podcast in partnership with Toro. In this episode, we will be talking to some new and old friends of the podcast and catching up with them aboard the Georgia Queen Riverboat at the opening reception of the SFMA Conference in Savannah, Georgia. We...

I am so excited about the opportunity to join these incredible industry professionals in the STMA 2022 Conference General Session in Savannah, Georgia. We recorded this podcast a couple of weeks before the conference to discuss everything that we will discuss in the General Session known as Labor of Love. It was such a great conversation about the different ways we have worked with the younger gen...

What an awesome podcast with such an incredible up-and-coming researcher in the turfgrass industry, Ms. Devon Carroll of Tennesse Turfgrass. We had the opportunity to discuss her most recent research on Women in Turf. Such a great conversation on the implication of the future of our industry and how it will shape the future of the turf industry. It was fantastic to see her research discussing all...

What an incredible episode, with an extraordinary person starting her new position this year as Head Groundskeeper of the Columbia Fireflies, Ms. Morgan Hunter. She is the third female head Groundskeeper in the history of Minor League Baseball, and she is excited to start her journey. It was great to talk to her about her plans and experience in the industry. Don't miss the first episode of 2022....

Our Students discuss the year 2021 and their excitement for 2022. Thank you to everyone who was a part of it. 

We had the honor of hosting the new Superintendent of Prince William County Schools, Dr. LaTanya McDade! What an awesome episode with such an incredible person with such a passion for the education of students in our school district. We dive into her plans for the future of our school district and discuss the Brentsville Turf Program and the impact it is having on students who find their calling t...

What an incredible episode about such an iconic grass playing surface at the Home of Cricket, Lords. We had the honor of hosting Karl McDermott to discuss what it takes to maintain the pitch of such a unique sport in this world. This is a must-listen-to episode with such a great person!

One of our best episodes yet with the legendary Brian Johnson of Arizona State University. This past weekend was Brain's final home football game before his retirement. We have such a great discussion of what his career has been like through the ups and downs and what it truly means to be a groundskeeper dedicated to his craft.

In this week's episode, we had an incredible person with an incredible story for his passion for the turfgrass industry. Mr. Jody Gill is the former Coordinator of Grounds for the Blue Valley School District in Overland, Kansas. Also, the immediate past President of the Sports Turf Managers Association spoke on what it has been like to be a part of this industry and incredible organization. This i...

What an incredible episode with the three-time Minor League Baseball Groundskeeper of the year Mr. Matt Parrott. We had the opportunity to discuss his role with the Charlotte Knights and how much work goes into managing one of the best fields in MiLB. Awesome episode with a great person! Check it out.

In this week's episode, we will host the Head Groundskeepers and Conversions Managers of Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Mr. Nick Pappas. We dive into the state-of-the-art facility that is way more than just the stadium field.  The fantastic facility is an incredible campus that serves the community with the outdoor space that he cares for. Be sure to check it out.

"If you Build it, He will come!" This episode is with the man who built the Field of Dreams for Major League Baseball! Murray has an incredible career where he helps prepare some of the largest events for Major league baseball all over the globe. It was such an incredible conversation about the journeys he had across the world and how diverse groundskeeping truly is! Be sure to listen.

Today we had a Sports Turf Legend Mr. Jeff Fowler of Penn State. Jeff has done so much in the SportsTurf Community and in supporting Ryland in his fight over the past few months through his own battle. We cannot thank him enough for taking the time!

We love you Ryland! We are saddened by the loss of our friend and brother Ryland Harris this past week. We cherish the time that we had with you and know you will always be looking down on us making sure that we do our best in all aspects of life. We know the grass is greener up there but you always know we strive to have your work ethic, drive, and passion for life every day. Rest Easy Ry. You wi...

What an awesome episode with the SportsTurf Specialist of The Ohio State University, Pamela Sherratt. We dive into he role with the University and the journey that started in England where her passion for SportsTurf began. It was awesome to hear about her future plans to help promote the sports turf industry in the youth of Ohio and across the country. Be sure to listen!

What a phenomenal episode with one of the best in the SportsTurf industry. We dive into the different aspects of College Athletics, including the new NIT's future impact, where players' brand deals might add new tasks to the current job. We also discuss the incredible project that resulted in 7 field renovations in a 2-year span. We had a blast and cannot thank Casey enough. You do not want to mis...

Such an awesome episode about the stories that are made in major league baseball grounds keeping with just an incredible person in Mr. Christo Wallace. We discuss the different aspects of his career that lead him to Cincinnati and what he is building there with his boss. This is an episode you do not want to miss! WE cant thank Christo enough! Be sure to listen