Podcasts about groundskeeper

Hosts: TJ, Brett, & Jo (with draft participant attendance by Krissy, Marq, & Derek) This week on the show: Segment One (0:00:00): (0:06:04) Brett is adding Maintenance and Groundskeeper to his job title and destroys his cell phone. Plus, GOAT Guns, rookie cards, and incompetent tire repair. (0:17:33) Jo deals with uncooperative kids and argumentative strangers trying to get to her hiking trailhead. (0:27:13) TJ seems to be winning the battle against the voles but no confirmed kills… Also, TJ's making progress on Enigma: Special Edition and expresses his point of view on A.I. and it's use in creating comics. Plus, a missing person sighting! Segment Two (0:42:35): (0:45:04) It's an FGS follow up as we getting the hearing results from the Michigan woman charged with smuggling when into jail in orifices that wine shouldn't go. (0:53:23) It's The 2026 Quad M Dead Pool Supplemental Draft and all the family's here! Rounds 1 and 2 happen right here! Segment Three (1:14:22): (1:15:55) Dead Pool Supplemental Draft Coverage continues as The Family plows through Round 3 through 5. (1:39:20) PICKS O' THE WEEK It's THE QUAD M SHOW!

Marcus Elswick brought an audience and Kentucky pride to his Groundskeeper Chat in Fort Worth. Marcus and Meg caught up since their chat in 2024 and talked about the impact of being involved at the national and local levels of SFMA. Here's what you'll hear in this week's chat: Life updates with Marcus Kentucky Branch of SFMA University of Kentucky updates Marcus and his crew A little bit more about our guest... Marcus Elswick is the Head Sports Field Manager at The University of Kentucky, where he has worked for over 15 years. Elswick is also the Secretary/Treasurer for the Kentucky Sports Field Management Association.

City of Phoenix's, Sarah Martin, stopped by our booth at the Sports Field Management Conference to catch up and conduct our year in review. Sarah and Meg focused on the importance of community and how organizations like SMFA can play a pivotal role in someone's career and life.   A little bit more about our guest... Sarah Martin is a Park Supervisor for the City of Phoenix Parks and Rec in the Water Management Department.

Minnesota Twins Head Groundskeeper, Larry DiVito joins us for his second Groundskeeper Chat at SFMA in Fort Worth. Larry joined us to recount his shock at winning the 2025 Dick Erickson Award the previous year and how he was preparing for his big speech! Here's what you'll hear in this week's #GroundskeeperChat: SFMA Annual Awards Reflecting on his career His crew and culture What's Next? A little bit more about our guest... Larry DiVito has been with the Minnesota Twins since 2009 and was one of Pioneer Athletics 2024 Pioneers in the Field.

Bryan Sheetz left behind the classroom for the week during the SFMA conference and joined Meg for his first Groundskeeper Chat. Sheetz is the Landscaping & Turf Management Teacher at Thomas Dale High School  in Chester, VA. Here's what you'll hear on this week's #GroundskeeperChat:  One Man Band Bryan Sheetz  Branding + Social Media + New Gen.  SFMA National Field of the Year  Turf credentials for high school students  Landscape side gig to sports turf to Thomas Dale Turf Program  A little bit more about our guest...  Bryan Sheetz pioneered the school's first turf management program starting 5 years ago. After teaching elementary music teacher for 19 years, Sheetz pivoted to Thomas Dale High Turf. 

Howdy! Arizona born and raised, Jared Olson has traveled the world through turf and now calls Texas home. Jared is the Director of Grounds with Austin FC and joined Meg in Fort Worth for his first #GroundskeeperChat. Here's what you'll hear in this week's episode:  The Olson Turf Origin Story  The many walks of life within the turf industry  What makes Austin FC home  MLS Grounds Crew of the Year + MLS Best Field  Soccer in 2026!  Jared Olson is the Director of Grounds with Austin FC but has had his foot in every corner of the industry, soccer, football, baseball, track, field construction and more! 

Fan favorite and Certified Sports Field Manager, Sun Roesslein joins Meg in Fort Worth during the SFMA annual conference to pick up where the two left off. Sun shares an exciting career update while diving into the power of networking, community, and navigating career transitions in the sports turf industry. Here's what you'll hear on this week's #GroundskeeperChat: Our reoccurring Weston Appelfeller plug  The strength of networking and community  Career changes + transitions  Denver Summit FC  A little bit more about our guest...  Sun Roesslein is the Director of Grounds for the Denver Summit FC, SFMA Past President and long-time advocate for the sports turf industry. 

Our annual catch up with one of our favorite Arizona duos, Leah and Mike from ASU! The pair joins us to recap some of the 2025 season highlights and a look at what's coming down the line. Here's what you'll hear in this week's SFMA episode:  ASU's football season highlights  Crew culture and morale  Softball season outlook  A little bit more about our guests...  Leah Withrow is an Assistant Field Manager at Arizona State University overseeing the softball complex. Mike Kuhn is an Assistant Field Manager at Arizona State University overseeing football, soccer and lacrosse. 

Troy Crawford joined us in his home state to update us on his next adventure! With more than 30 years of experience with teams like the Texas Rangers, Houston Astros and FC Dallas, Troy is bringing his talents to the new Texas Health Mansfield Stadium as their Director of Grounds. Here's what you'll hear from our latest SFMA episode: - Troy's Turf Origin Story - 30 years with some of the Texas greats - What's next? - Troy's turf family tree A little bit more about our guests... Troy Crawford led the Moneygram Soccer Park as the Director of Grounds before taking his latest gig with Texas Health Mansfield Stadium. Crawford has been a fixture in the Texas turfgrass industry and at the national level for decades and continues to make an impact through mentorship, innovation and passion.

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Travis Sales, Director Parks Recreation and Animal Services at City of Rockwall, joined us in Fort Worth to help bring the Texas energy to our SFMA series!

Ava Veith has lived many lives already in the turf industry. Her current gig has her at Penn State University working alongside Chase Straw. Ava's turned her passion for sports into turf during her time at Virginia Tech and the sky is the limit! Here's what you'll hear in this week's #GroundskeeperChat:  Soccer player to precision turf management  Falling in love with the research  Tech to KC to Penn State  What's on the horizon for Ava Veith  A little bit more about our guest...  Ava Veith was a soccer student athlete when she was contemplating what her future might look like without soccer. She stumbled onto her path and the rest is history. She finished her masters at Virginia Tech and is now going after her Ph. D. student at Penn State University 

Dynamic duo Brad and Colby with The University of Houston opened our live show in Fort Worth with a bang! They brought the energy and stories to help us kick off our SFMA series. Here's what you'll hear in this week's #GroundskeeperChat:  Check-in with Brad  Wrangling Colby into the chat  The Dynamic of the crew and culture  What's to come in 2026 for the UH Cougar Crew  A little bit more about our guests... Brad Finn is the Assistant Athletics Director for Grounds, Facilities & Events at the University of Houston, Colby Murray is the Director of Grounds, Facilities & Events at The University of Houston.

DRAMA! COMEDY! PUSSYCAT DOLLS! This episode covers every important genre. First, Jessi breaks down everything you didn't see at The Oscars- Who PUSHED Teyana Taylor? What did Timothée whisper to Kylie? When did Leo become FUN? And why does the academy hate K-Pop Demon Hunters? Then, the Pussycat Dolls are reuniting without THE REDHEADS. Jessi is seeking justice. Plus, is Groundskeeper Willy the hottest cartoon? Or is it Aladdin? Prince Eric? The dad from Inside Out? We weigh in on this divisive issue. And Jessi's husband Evan makes a surprise appearance to share intimate details about their personal finances with the world! If you need a cuddle, curl up with this ALL NEW EPISODE!Meet Jessi at EVENING CLUB: A Dance Party from 7-10pm. Tickets are going FAST get them HERE: www.jessicruickshank.com/tourAnd ask Jessi Anything, HERE: 323-448-0068 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The final power couple of our SFMA series is Nick McKenna and Holly Kasperbauer joined Meg in Fort Worth. The two down minutes after finishing their session to rehash the content, the takeaways and much more in this week's chat. Here's what you'll hear in this #GroundskeeperChat:  Holly's origin story, rooted in turf  Holly & Nick in the classroom  Generational Intelligence: Leadership for a Multigenerational Workforce session recap  A little bit more about our guests...  Nick McKenna has been the Assistant Athletic Director at Texas A&M since 2011. He worked as a sports field manager for the university directly out of undergrad before spending time at Virginia Tech and then ultimately returning home to be an Aggie! Holly J. Kasperbauer joined the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University as assistant director of the Public Service Leadership Program but has a background in the agriculture and turfgrass sciences. 

The industry's yearly therapy session with the ultimate power couple, the Goatley's is here. The Goatley's joined Meg and Tyler Morris in Fort Worth at SFMA for the 2026 check in. Here's what you'll hear in this week's episode: - Work/Life Balance Session Recap - Breaking News: Retirement - Partner POV - Recap + what's to come A little bit more about our guests... Lisa Goatley is a Licensed Professional Counselor in a private practice. Mike Goatley is a Professor and Extension Turgrass Specialist at Virgina Tech University. Longtime friends of the Groundskeeper Chat series!

Live from Fort Worth, Tyler Morris and Alex Principe joined me to help kick off our 2026 SFMA series. A concept of bringing in the partner's POV into the chat finally came to fruition. Here's what you'll hear on this week's #GroundskeeperChat:  The MVP's on the Homefront for FIFA Partner POV  Building a Community  Sis Pitches  SFMA special segments  A little bit more about our guests...  Tyler Morris, CSFM is the Head Sports Field Manager at MetLife Stadium. Alex Principe is a law student and event planner for Sis Pitches.

One of the most name dropped guests of the day, Matt Duncan joined us at OTF to share about his career which is rooted in networking and mentoring. Here's what you'll hear in this week's #GroundskeeperChat:  Matt's turf origin story  Matt Duncan, the meaningful mentor  How OTF has impacted Matt's career  Matt's living legacy in the industry  A little bit more about our guest...  Matt Duncan is a Professional Turf Account Manager at DLF USA. 

Tyler Carr joined us amidst a busy conference day at OTF to bring us up to speed on the logistics behind what's to come for the industry organization in 2026. Here's what you'll hear in this #GroundskeeperChat:  Tyler's new role as the Executive Director for OTF  Building and establishing trust with board members  The impact OTF has played in Tyler's career  Meaningful mentors along the way  A little bit more about our guest... Tyler Carr is the Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University and Executive Director for the Ohio Turfgrass Foundation

Columbus Clippers', Chris Mason joined us for the first time at the Ohio Turfgrass Conference. We dove into his turf origin story and much more in this week's #GroundskeeperChat. Here's what you'll hear: - Chris Mason's turf origin story - How to build a crew - How OTF has impacted Chris' career - Meaningful mentors along the way A little bit more about our guest... Chris Mason is the Head Groundskeeper for the Columbus Clippers. He spent time on many sides of the industry before taking the head gig in Columbus and has been with the crew for several seasons now.

Longtime friend of our show, Brian Hall, joined Meg and Chris in Columbus to receive his praise for helping us make the OTF live show a reality! Brian recapped a transformative year for the industry organization and all the exciting things to come!  A little bit more about our guest... Brian Hall is the Facilities and Maintenance Director at Sylvania Recreation and Ohio Turfgrass Foundation Treasurer

Lords Groundskeeper Meg Lay joins the show to chat about her job at the home of cricket, being awarded the Young New Zealander of the Year & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A guest who has been at the top of Meg's wish list, Pam Sherratt, joins us in Columbus for her first Groundskeeper Chat! Pam is the ultimate boy mom, OSU pillar and industry advocate and we were thrilled to hear her full turf origin story and much more in this week's #GroundskeeperChat:  OSU at the core of Pam's career  Meg's pitch to be a parent chaperone  People and creativity  OTF central to Pam's network  Pam's favorite student  A little bit more about our guest...  Pam Sherratt has been a Turfgrass Specialist with The Ohio State University for almost 30 years. She has played a large role in empowering the next generation of turfgrass professionals by being at the helm of OSU and groups like OTF and SFMA. 

Andrew Northeim, Senior Head Groundskeeper for the Columbus Crew, joined us at the Ohio Turfgrass Conference to talk all things turf—from industry advocacy to preparing fields on the world stage ahead of the World Cup. In this episode, we cover: - A rapid recap of Andrew's turfgrass origin story - OTF 2025 at a glance - How Andrew strives for balance on and off the field - Building a strong network and tapping into industry resources A little bit more about our guest: Andrew's story is Ohio to its core. A graduate of The Ohio State University's Turfgrass Science program, he has spent nearly 12 years with the Columbus Crew, helping maintain one of the top playing surfaces in the league.

Beth Guertal's Turf Origin Story  A Career that people stumble upon  The 3 ways that industry groups have impacted Beth's career  Network of champions  The evolution of our industry, good vs bad  A little bit more about our guests... Beth Guertal was a longtime professor at Auburn University in Turfgrass Management. Now with Kansas State University, Beth specializes in research in soil fertility that helps move our industry forward.

We kicked off another Live series with Ohio Turfgrass Foundation President, Ryan Margraf. Margraf shared his turf origin story and recapped a year of transformation for the industry group. Here's what you'll hear in this week's #GroundskeeperChat: - Two decades with The Motz Group - OTF going out on their own - OTF/OSU Partnership - How OTF has helped Ryan outside of work A little bit more about our guest... Ryan Margraf has been with The Motz Group for over 20 years and he has a passion for moving our industry groups forward.

Jeff McManus is the Executive Director of Campus Grounds and Landscape at the University of Texas. Before joining the UT team Jeff was with Ole Miss for 25 years. During that time Jeff built his philosophies on team building and turning weeders into leaders. Here's what you'll hear in this week's episode: - The Pride, Passion and Purpose behind our workforce. - Turning Weeders into Leaders - Your PGMS network saves you from making expensive mistakes - Breakfast of Champions - Knowing what Table You're at and What Language is Being Spoken   A little bit more about our guest... Jeff McManus is an author, lead cultivation officer and inspiring industry veteran. Jeff is an alumni from Auburn University, where he discovered a love for a career in the professional groundskeeping industry. Today, he is a reputable leadership motivational speaker and team building expert.

"You'll know if Joe is in the building"... The larger than life grounds personality Joe Kovolyan joined Meg to help close out the PGMS Groundskeeper Chat series. Joe shares his turf origin story and much more in this week's episode.  OG New England Crew  Turf Origin Story, from sports turf to grounds  100th President of PGMS  The lifeline of PGMS + SFMA  A little bit more about guest... Joe Kovolyan is the Director of Landscape Services Arboretum and Botanical Gardens at the University of Missouri.

Bill Quade, Director of Horticulture at The Biltmore Company, joins Meg for another PGMS conference live episode in Louisville. Bill shares how being involved in groups like PGMS keeps you adding resources into toolkit long into your career. Here's what you'll hear in this week's #GroundskeeperChat: Advocating for Professionalism  Advocating for yourself and for the industry  "other duties as assigned"  almost 3 decades with Biltmore Company  A little bit more about our guest...  For 27 years Bill Quade has been with the Biltmore Company. Today, he is the Director of Horticulture with The Biltmore Company and long time member and advocate of the Professional Grounds Management Society. 

DJ Hart with the City of Brewer joins Meg in Louisville to reflect on his gratitude for a career in the turf industry. He shares a powerful story about how his work allows him to impact people's lives at many different stages. Here's what you'll hear in this week's episode: - DJ Hart's Turf Origin Story - The impact of PGMS on DJ's career - A job that changes with the tide - The impact you can have on someone's day A little bit more about our guest... DJ Hart is the Superintendent of Park, Cemetery and the Waterfront for the City of Brewer, Maine. After having a career in teaching, DJ sought a change and found a passionate career in the green industry.

Phil Richey grew up on Michigan State's campus and raised in the world of horticultural. He knew from an early age that he'd follow in his family's foot steps and find a career in the green industry. Phil has called Purdue University home for almost two decades now. Here's what you'll hear in this week's episode:  Phil's Turf Origin Story  "other duties as assigned" Data and speaking the language  The impact of PGMS  A little bit more about our guest...  Phil Richey earned his horticulture degree from Michigan State University before running his own grounds business. Phil was a Grounds Manager at Purdue University for 15 years before being promoted to Director of Grounds. Phil has been a PGMS member since the 1990's! 

President, Michael Gildea, and Vice President of PGMS, Vince Jagodzinski joined Meg in Louisville during the annual Professional Grounds Management Society Conference. The trio discuss the importance of being involved in industry groups and the imacpt it can have your career. Here's what you'll hear in this week's episode:  Recapping the conference and theme of PGMS  How industry organizations can transform your career  Partnership between PGMS and SFMA  LEAD: Leadership Education Cohort Program powered by PGMS  A little bit more about our guests...  Michael Gildea is the President of PGMS and Director of Horticulture for the Chevy Chase Club.  Vince Jagodzinski is the Vice President of PGMS and Grounds and Field Testing Manager for Stanley Black and Decker. 

Live from the PGMS annual conference in Louisville Kentucky, Paula and Sun join Meg to officially kick off conference season! The trio reflect on how industry groups have impacted their lives professionally and personally. Here's what you'll hear in this week's episode:  An update on the World Listening Tour  The impact PGMS and other industry groups can have on your career  PGMS + SFMA partnership  Book club update  A little bit more about our guests... Paula Sliefert is the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of The Sports Field Management Association and Executive Director of the Professional Football Field Managers Association. Paula spent almost 18 years in sports turf and grounds management marketing space before accepting this new role. Sun Roesslein is a certified sports field manager with over 20 years of experience. Today she is the immediate past president of SFMA and Women in Turf Team leader.

St. Louis City SC, Associate Director of Stadium Grounds, Maritza Martinez and Turf Coordinator, Faith Holcomb sat down with Meg in their grounds shop to... talk shop. The two share their turf origin stories and what has brought them to St. Louis. Here's what you'll in this week's #GroundskeeperChat:  Meet me in St. Louis Navigating difficult conversations  Advocating for your role within an organization  Fine tuning importance  A little bit more about our guests... Maritza Martinez is a University of Tennessee Alumni. Faith Holcomb is a Louisiana State University. 

Straight out of Teal Town! Mira Emma and Julie Kessler rolled out the red carpet for Meg during her pit stop in Kansas City. The three sat down to recap their turf origin stories, discuss the culture and hype around The KC Current and the opportunities this crew are privileged to experience. Here's what you'll hear in this week's #GroundskeeperChat:  Pressure is a Privilege The KC Current culture and family   The people who have played a role along the way  Digging deep and pushing through  Lastly, update on book club  A little bit more about our guests...  Mira Emma is a cyclone turf and cyclone soccer alumni before taking her talents to Kansas City as the Sports Field Manager of CPKC Stadium. Julie Kessler is a member of the inaugural Brentsville Tiger Turf program and VT turf alumni.  

We squeezed in a quick game day chat with Ben Hartman, Director of Field Operations for the Wichita Wind Surge mid-season in Kansas. Ben is a friend of the series and Meg joined him and the crew for a 15 hour day, where temperatures reached the high 90's. Here's what you'll hear in this week's #GroundskeeperChat:  Breakdown of the season + game day  Ben and Jake's teamwork on the field  The foundation of a crew  The 1% of the 1%  A little bit more about our guest...  Ben has been with the Wichita Wind Surge for five seasons and is an alumni of Iowa Central Turfgrass Management program. Ben was recognized as one of SFMA's Rising Stars and is a passionate advocate for our industry. 

Raymond James Stadium's Facility Manager of Grounds, Trey Altman, joins us for our Banana Ball series. Altman and the Buccaneer's crew were the first NFL stadium to host Banana Ball. Altman walks us through the rewarding experience and his career in the turf industry in this week's #GroundskeeperChat, here's what you'll hear:  Trey's turf origin story  Banana Ball  The "Off-season"  What challenges Trey is looking forward to this season  A little bit more about our guest... Trey Altman embarked on his journey in the turf industry at Sandhills Community College before spending time on several sides of the industry. Trey has brought his experience in collegiate athletics, parks and rec, minor league baseball, field construction and golf to his position at Raymond James to better the various events, teams and games they host! 

Head Groundskeeper for the Reno Aces, Max Casper, joined us mid-season to update us on his first year in the new role. A heavy events schedule and minor league baseball can be daunting but Max shares with us his keys to success. Here's what you'll hear in this week's #GroundskeeperChat:  Reno Aces crew update  Banana Ball  Performing under pressure  Maintaining culture and positivity during long stretches of the season  A little bit more about our guest...  Max Casper is a long-time friend of the series, Meg was one of the first people Max met after stepping off the plane and arriving to his first SFMA in Savannah. Max had been with Reno Aces for several seasons as the assistant groundskeeper before stepping in his new role as Head Groundskeeper last fall. 

We welcome Sports Field Management Association's newest CEO, Paula Sleifert, to share her vision and excitement for the new role in this week's episode. Paula comes to the role with almost 20 years of experience in our industry and a passion for driving change that makes an impact. Here's what you'll hear in this week's #GroundskeeperChat: The philosophies and practices that have kept Paula rooted during major life and career changes Advice, guidance and support Paula received during her time of transition  What excites Paula most about this new chapter  The Paula Sliefert Listening World Tour  An open invitation to members  A little bit more about our guest...  Paula Sliefert is the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of The Sports Field Management Association and Executive Director of the Professional Football Field Managers Association. Paula spent almost 18 years in sports turf and grounds management marketing space before accepting this new role. 

the.j.sprays, Jordan Achay, joins Meg for a Groundskeeper Chat to share his turf origin story and passion for sharing the behind scenes of our industry. Jordan is California born and raised, rooted in his love for the beach and the outdoors. Full-time with the LA Chargers and his own sports field management business has given Jordan the opportunity to pack a lot of experience in the years since transitioning from baseball coach to groundskeeper. Here's what you'll hear in this week's #GroundskeeperChat: - The man behind the.j.sprays - Jordan's turf origin story - Baseball to Groundskeeping - Building a brand in the industry A little bit more about our guest... What started with a flyer from a friend has led Jordan Achay to a fulfilling career in sports turf. Jordan has a masters in marketing and passion for helping build the brand of sports turf professionals with his Surface Series, episodes are available now! 

Stanley Black and Decker's Manager of Grounds and Field Testing, Vince Jagodzinski, brought us along for a day in his life in Valley City, Ohio! We sat down with Vince at the end of the day to hear his full turf origin story and the things that have kept him rooted in the industry since day one. Here's what you'll hear in today's #GroundskeeperChat:  A journey through Vince's career in the industry  Vince's pitch to the next generation or someone looking for their next adventure  How the turf industry has supported Vince in his career  Vince's philosophy that has kept him grounded throughout all the changes A little bit more about our guest... Vince Jagodzinski has spent decades in the green industry, what started as a landscape business with his brother evolved in a sports turf gig at the University level, which ultimately brought him to where he is today with Stanley Balck and Decker. Vince is an active member of PGMS and advocate for more grounds managers and crews to participate in industry associations.

Straight from the source! We are joined by Director of Baseball Operations for The Savannah Bananas to chat about the whirl wind journey he's had with the team and his own turf origin story. Adam shares with us ouse of his favorite memories from the road and what he hopes resonates with groundskeepers when his team is in town. Here's what you'll hear in this week's #GroundskeeperChat:  Adam Virant's turf origin story  The biggest curveball Banana Ball has encountered on the road  Building trust and communication with local field managers Typical day in the life during the Banana Ball World Tour  A little bit more about our guest...  Adam Virant is a coach for the Savannah Bananas and Director of Baseball Operations. His love for the sport and dreams to join the major leagues started at a young age while being raised in Nebraska. When joining the organization he dove head first into helping with the turf and learning about the complexity of it. Virant traded in his law books for baseball glove and never looked back!

Salem Red Sox's Director of Field Operations, Will Cole has always been on our radar and now he's making his first appearance on our Groundskeeper Chat series. Will brings vast experience to minor league baseball and has always found himself being pulled to sports turf. Will joined us days before his stadium welcomed the Banana Ball World Tour. Here's what else you'll hear on this week's episode:  How the Red Sox crew was preparing for Banana Ball  Will's turf origin story Will's mental health journey in minor league baseball  The importance of networking and being involved in industry associations.  A little bit more about our guest... Will Cole is the Director of Field Operations for the Salem Red Sox and President of Virginia Sports Field Management Association.

We joined the Professional Grounds Management Society's Regional Conference in Cleveland, Ohio for a LIVE Groundskeeper Chat. We were joined by six guests, all with engaging turf origin stories, who shared their passion for the industry and why groups like PGMS make it special.  Tune in to hear from Eric Harshman, Michael Gildea, Vince Jagodzinski, Aaron Griffith, Bill Quade and Daniel Bangert. 

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About the series: Following the baseball analogy, parents (and grandparents) have 4 clearly defined roles in scripture. These 4 roles need to be taken seriously and applied consistently. If this happens, the child and the adults will be blessed beyond measure!   About this week's message: The role of groundskeeper in baseball is very important. If the playing field is not maintained, the field will not be safe. If the foul lines are not chalked, the game will result in arguments, confusion, and chaos. God knows children need a healthy field with clearly marked boundary lines. Key Phrase: “The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places…” Proverbs 16:6

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we're talking to Dan Kiermaier (BS turf management and science '12), head groundskeeper for the Chicago Cubs.  Dan is living out his dream career — one that would make his 10-year-old self extremely proud. Every day, he uses his Purdue degree in turf management and science to maintain the safety, playability and historic atmosphere of one of sport's most iconic venues — Wrigley Field.  In this episode, you will:  Learn about Dan's journey within Purdue's College of Agriculture to becoming a head groundskeeper in Major League Baseball.  Hear about his experience at the 2016 World Series where the Cubs took the Commissioner's Trophy home to Chicago after a 108-year drought.  Get to know how baseball is all in the family for the Kiermaiers, including his brother, former LA Dodgers outfielder and 2024 World Series winner Kevin Kiermaier, who Dan hosted at Wrigley Field for the first time in 2022.   Go behind the scenes of preparing this legendary field after weather delays and for big events outside of baseball, such as the National Hockey League Winter Classic, Big Ten football games and concerts.   Experience Dan's typical Cubs home game day and discover what turf management and science looks like at the second oldest MLB ballpark in the country.  Find out how his team balances player safety and innovation on the field of the “Friendly Confines” while maintaining the historic charm and ivy — which has a surprising link to Purdue, by the way!  For all sports enthusiasts, baseball fans, Chicagoans, loyal Cubs supporters and more — this is a can't-miss episode with a Boilermaker who takes us behind the scenes of what it's like to live out his dream.  

Be sure to check out the first episode of 2025 with one of our favorite people, Max Casper, the newly hired Head Groundskeeper of the Reno Aces. It was such a fantastic conversation about the exciting start in Max's new role and his aspirations for the future. He has a unique journey into the industry that shows how important mentorship is for those unaware of the sports field management industry. You do not want to miss this episode! Be sure to check out the Toro Booth at SFMA this year.