Podcasts about groundskeeper

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This week the guys are joined by PGA Tour Agronomist, Bland Cooper. Bland is a Competitions Agronomist at the PGA TOUR and is on the road all season, working with some of the top courses and Superintendents in the world. After completing post secondary education and spending a little time in golf course construction and consulting, Bland landed a career as a PGA Tour Agronomist and hasn't looked back. Mr. Cooper was an absolute pleasure to have on the show and we think everyone will learn something from this episode. Lots of great analogies as well.  We appreciate all the love and support. Keep rating the show 5 stars and leave us a review to help us move up the ranks.  To connect with the show, reach out to adam@superintendentnetwork.com Music By- Valy Mo and Beatz by Wuga

Brian McDougal is a proud MSU turf program graduate and current keeper of the keys for Spartan Stadium. McDougal's past and present turf stories take place at Michigan State University where he is the Assistant Sports Field Manager today. After being an eager student intern at MSU, McDougal left to pursue a few other gigs before returning in 2021 to work on the stadium crew under Andy McNitt. McDougal shares the full story in this week's Routes to Turf #GroundskeeperChat

Father of Brian and long-time Golf Course Superintendent, Terry Laurent, joins the guys this week for a special conversation. Tons of laughs mixed in with family stories and memories from a wonderful career Terry Had. Superintendent of Saucon Valley Country Club for a number of years, Terry tells everyone about running a 60 hole operation on a day to day basis and surrounding huge tournaments. We hope you all enjoy this episode. Please leave us a rating and review to help support the show. If you would like to connect with us, reach out to adam@superintendentnetwork.com Huge thank you our friends at Toro

We hope you enjoy a small collection of sound bites from some of the interviews this summer. Some of the guests include: Chad Mark, John Ballard, Darren Davis, Mike Rollins, Thomas Bastis, James Bledge and more. There are numerous topics discussed and some great advice given. Sit back and enjoy listening to people who love the industry as much as you.  Please take a moment to rate the show 5 stars and leave a review for us! We read all your messages and love to hear what you have to say. If you would like to connect with the show, reach out to adam@superintendentnetwork.com Thank you to our amazing sponsor Toro. To learn more about their products visit toro.com

After Graduating in 2023 from the University of Guelph, Amy Bultena became one of the Assistant Superintendents at one of Canada's top golf courses. Amy and her crew call St. Georges in Toronto, Ontario, home. Amy has also worked numerous big tournaments which included RBC Canadian Open and Waste Management Open. Amy has tons of ambition to help the industry and talks more in depth about the how Women in Turf program is contiuning to grow. This is a great episode for everyone across the industry. Huge shoutout to our sponsor Toro. Please share the show with your friends in the industry. 

Sod Solutions Professional, Craig Potts joins us to share his Routes to Turf story and all that in-between. Texas born and raised much of Craig's story takes place at Kyle Field in College Station. Don't miss a minute of this legendary story, here's what you'll hear on this week's #GroundskeeperChat!

Michael Breuer, The Construction Superintendent at Rodeo Dunes is on the show this week to talk about his current situation at the course, his family and his career in the industry. He has some great experience, including being The Golf Course Superintendent at Bandon Dunes and working some PGA tournaments.  Michael also discusses his struggles with the hard loss of a family member and navigating forward in a healthy way. Be sure to reach out to someone if you yourself are struggling with something that you can't shake from your mind. Even though this is a serious episode, A number of memorable and funny stories are fired off toward the end. One you wont't want to miss Huge thank you to our sponsor TORO   

Director of Operations for the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, Alpha Jones, CSFM, joins us for the first time to share his route to turf story. Jones is a passionate advocate for inspiring the next generation to consider turf as a career option and helping current groundskeepers develop professionally. Here's what you'll hear in this week's #GroundskeeperChat:  Gardening - to -  Landscaping - to - Groundskeeper of the Year  The mentors, peers and friends who changed the game along the way  "more than grass" and what's to come  

The creator of The Real Turf Crew and Assistant Superintendent, Casey Kea joins the guys for a conversation surrounding many different turf and life topics. Casey comes to us from Ontario, Canada with many years of experience. He has volunteered during two Canadian Opens ('23 and '24) and is training to become head Superintendent. This week we say thank you to all the great leaders in our industry and remind everyone about the mental health awareness that is associated with the job. Appreciate all the love about the show. Thank You to Toro and Valy Mo for your support. To help with Casey's golf tournament or to get in touch with him you can contact him at therealturfcrew@gmail.com  If you have any questions for us at Turf Today, please don't hesitate to reach out to adam@superintendentnetwork.com

Imagine being responsible for one of the world's most iconic parks. The park that serves as a backdrop to the life-long memories made for over 42 million guests a year! Zach Holm, CSFM,  Turf Care Manager of Central Park Conservancy in New York City says he's in the business of helping make memories. In this week's #GroundskeeperChat we discover how Zach's career brought him to NYC and the iconic Central Park!

Keith Kresina, the Director of Grounds at The Golf Club in Ohio, USA, jumps on the podcast to discuss his career and share some great stories with everyone. One of the more thoughtful people in the industry, Keith offers up some great leadership philosophies to take back to your course from this interview. Leave us a review on your platform of choice, we'd love to hear from you! Check out the Superintendent Network Website to discover how you can become a member. The community is growing every week! Thank you to our sponsor: Toro. Also, thank you to Valy Mo for the intro track. You can check him out on instagram @valy_mo

Send us a textIn this episode, Leslie chats with a seasoned multifamily industry veteran who has spent 20 years as a speaker, trainer, and consultant. He emphasizes the importance of uninterrupted training for service technicians and supervisors—not just to maintain, but to enhance their skills. Listen in for his take on addressing gaps in industry training, his solutions for hiring and retention, and his belief in helping people achieve success in all aspects of life. Mark is the President of Plus One Consulting, Inc. and founder of Service Team Training and maintenance videos.com. Mark is a national speaker and a leading resource in the field of service team development and training. His certifications include CAPS, CAMT I, CAMTII, CPO, CPO Instructor with the PHTA, EPA proctor for the NEW 608 certification as well as all HVAC Excellence courses. Mark is also a NAAEI Instructor and worked on the development of the new CAMT program. Prior to Starting his own company, he was the Director of Service Team Development for Colonial Properties Trust, Inc, a New York Stock Exchange traded company with 148 properties and over 48,000 apartment homes.On a personal note, Mark is also a professional Jiu Jitsu Coach and owns and operates a Martial Arts Academy in Harrisburg, NC. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-cukro-9500902/Website: http://www.serviceteamtraining.comHear more from Mark about:How he started as a Groundskeeper and now owns 2 businesses.His first client that was so meaningful.Why finding solutions for your teams equate to better performance and longer tenure.Helping people win at life - in and out of the workplace.Asking yourself, "Why would someone want to work for you?"Statistics showing that 50% of employees leave their jobs within 120 days.The companies who have a waiting list and why that is. How no other sector of the service industry trains less than the multifamily industry.His recommendation on training hours needed per year and why.Which generation will be the one that saves the trades.The importance of uninterrupted work and more great insights.Connect with us!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesliemathisStreamline Website: https://www.streamlinemultifamily.comEmpowHER Website: https://empowhermultifamily.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/empowhermultifamily https://www.instagram.com/streamlinemultifamilySubscribe and leave a review for the Multifamily Streamlined Podcast here.Streamline Multifamily Group is your specialized consulting partner for multifamily operations, training, and more! We offer consultative support in project management, construction, development, renovations, auditing, and also organize industry events. Remember, no matter how well your property is doing, it could be doing better. Contact Leslie at LMathis@StreamlineMultifamily.com for more information. 

Director of Agronomy at Colonial Country Club, Rich McIntosh, joins Adam and Brian for a fun conversation about his career and high paced work lifestyle. Rich gets into his training days at Muirfield, some of the renovation work at Colonial, working a big event every year and a couple all-time stories from the boys about irrigation life. Thanks to our sponsor Toro and thank you to Beatz by Wuga for the intro/outro music. Keep sharing the show with everyone youb know in the industry.

With three rounds remaining in the NRL finals-race: Storm take a commanding lead over Panthers for the Minor Premiership, Roosters and Sharks maintain Top 4 status with Canterbury and Manly still nipping at their heels. Cowboys and Dragons bounce back to maintain a Top 8 spot with Dolphins slipping away. The Knights, Raiders and Broncos are hanging on a thread. Titans are the next team officially out of finals contention. We also dive into the NRLW Round 4 results and Super League Round 22 results, before our “Bunker Review” segment discussing the new male and female player inductees! —— TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro (New segment: “Tass Tracker”) 02:10 - Episode Overview 07:00 - “Who's in Clarkie's Bin?”: Groundskeeper of Allianz Stadium 09:00 - TSS Tipping League: Round 24 10:20 - TSS Supercoach League: Finals Week Two 12:15 - NRL Round 24: Storm def. Panthers (Cleary injured) 27:08 - NRL Round 24: Manly def. Warriors 35:29 - NRL Round 24: Roosters def. Eels 41:32 - NRL Round 24: Bulldogs def. Dolphins 49:58 - NRL Round 24: Cowboys def. Raiders 1:00:52 - NRL Round 24: Tigers def. Rabbitohs (Latrell Mitchell sanctioned) 1:11:45 - NRL Round 24: Dragons def. Titans (Foran hits 300) 1:20:28 - NRL Round 24: Sharks def. Knights 1:28:25 - Rapid Fire Tips: NRL Round 25 1:31:10 - ATG: Super League Round 22 (results/ladder/news) 1:33:38 - ATG: NRLW Round 4 (results/news) 1:35:05 - Bunker Review: HOF analysis (male and female players) —— Click the link to follow us on Instagram, Facebook & TikTok, check out our sponsors, or to listen on your preferred podcasting platform: https://linktr.ee/thesidelinestoryrlpodcast —— Proudly sponsored by: * ADSE Apparel * Akasha * Rusty Penny Brewing Co. * rugbyleague.com  —— Hosted by Daniel Tassone, Nicholas Guild & Ryan Clarke. Podcast mixed by Daniel Tassone using Garageband. Podcast distributed to all major listening apps using Spotify for Podcasters. Music credit for this episode: ‘Chase' [prod. Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay]. —— Logo designed by Tahlia Zaccomer. © The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast, 2021. —— “You're listening to The Sideline Story Rugby League Podcast: The Greatest View of Rugby League from the Sideline”

Industry and Tampa Bay legend Wayne Ward takes us back to the beginning of his career and updates our listeners on what retirement has looked like. Hint, hint, his latest gig has kept him living in the fast lane! Here's what you'll hear in our newest Routes to Turf #GroundskeeperChat:  Ag teacher turned turf professional  30 years in Tampa Bay  Wayne reflects on the elements of the industry that kept him going  Retirement: far from it!  Lastly, the latest update from the designer of the Wayne Ward Collection 

Assistant Superintendent Derrick Le, joins the boys from La Rinconada Country Club in Los Gatos, California. Derrick is only 18 years old and has his sights set on the top of this industry. Talks of autonomous mowing, sensors, drones and changing the culture of the industry flow, as this bright young man wants to see progression in the turf world. Appreciate all the love and support from the community as we continue to move forward with the show and lots of fun things on the horizon with The Superintendent Network.  

James Bledge, Links Manager at Royal Liverpool GC, host of the 151st Open Championship, joins the guys for a wonderful conversation everyone can enjoy. Feel like you're right there on the course as James brings to us, what it's like to work and live one such a remarkable property. The experience James has gained through the years has not only helped him acheive some goals in life, but will be passed down to many young greenkeepers and help the good nature of future golf courses. Thank you to everyone in our community that supports the show. 

We continue with our Routes to Turf series by hearing cohost's Weston Appelfeller's turf origin story and how he ended up in the position he holds today. Appelfeller grew up dreaming of one day becoming a baseball umpire. Once he discovered that the turf industry was another route to being close to the game he loved, he dove in head first. Tune in for the rest of the story which includes gigs in Columbus, Boston, Austin and plenty of pivotal moments along the way. Stay tuned for other turf origin stories and which routes others took to find a fulfilling career in turf. A little bit more about our guest... Weston Appelfeller is the Market Technical Advisor for Pioneer Athletics specializing in seeds and fertilizers. When he's not on the road helping customers, he sits in as the Groundskeeper Chat cohost. Appelfeller is a proud alumni of The Ohio State University and lives in Vermont with his wife and two kids.

A legend in the industry and international man of mystery, Mike O'keefe logs on to chat with the boys. Mike brings his story to life through tales and tidbits about the students and superintendents he has had the pleasure to work with. This is an episode you'll love and it is because of people like this, that we have come so far as an indstry. Thank you all for the support. Every download, rating and review helps us grow.

From bunkers in Idaho to growing grass on plastic in Colorado, Jess Lenihan joins us this week to share her Route to Turf story. Jess is the Sod Farm Manager for Green Valley Turf Co in Platteville Colorado. Similar to many turf stories, once Jess was exposed to the industry at an early age, she was all in.

Ben Hartman, Director of Field Operations for the Wichita Wind Surge, joins Meg for our next Groundskeeper Chat series: Routes to Turf! Hartman's story is unique because he represents the small percentage of the industry that knew about sports turf as a young kid! Listen along for how Hartman has made mentorship, advocacy and branding a priority in his career!

Sports Turf Specialist at the University of Michigan, Jason DeMink, CSFM joins us to talk about visibility for our industry. DeMink has been with the University of Michigan for 17 seasons and oversees football, baseball and softball. He joins Meg and Weston to share his passion for growing the profession

Director of Grounds for Real Salt Lake and Utah Royals FC, Dan Farnes, joins us to talk about helping our industry step into the spotlight during global events. Farnes does an excellent job of showcasing the job in a relatable, authentic and intriguing via social media. We dive into his thoughts behind social media and media relations and much more in Dan's episode.

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Senior Marketing Manager for The Toro Company, Paula Sliefert's debut #GroundskeeperChat features everything that's great about our industry: passion, innovation and camaraderie.  Paula, Meg, Weston and Chris put their heads together to brainstorm ideas on how commercial partners can support the sports field managers who are bound to see an uptick in projects and stress as major events like the World Cup are brought to our facilities. While capitalizing on the extra attention our industry will receive in order to grow our work force, professionalize our jobs and much more. Listen along for a jam-packed hour of what feels like only the tip of the iceberg. 

Catch up with Groundskeeper Chat Hosts Meg Kruger and Weston Appelfeller as they give you the sneak peek into our next series: Capitalizing on Culture. The pair discuss the highlights from recent episodes, the guests they chatted with and their take on upcoming events happening in our industry. Like, subscribe and share Groundskeeper Chats with friends, co-workers or strangers on the street! Thank you for the support! 

Another installment of our Groundskeeper Chat Rush Hour live from our booth at the SFMA conference in Daytona Beach! Tune in for turf origin stories and the most exciting things to emerge from the conference. Thank you to everyone who hopped on the mic with us and made SFMA another special week for the Pioneer and Groundskeeper Chat teams!

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Welcome to The Vault Of Startling Monster Horror Tales Of Terror! This month  Luke “The Realtor'” Jaconetti, his brother Jason “The Groundskeeper” Jaconetti, Chris “Yard Work” Tyler and  Chris “Criminal Trespass” Honeywell are taking you on a tour of 1985’s HOUSE!  

Welcome to The Vault Of Startling Monster Horror Tales Of Terror! This month  Luke “The Realtor'” Jaconetti, his brother Jason “The Groundskeeper” Jaconetti, Chris “Yard Work” Tyler and  Chris “Criminal Trespass” Honeywell are taking you on a tour of 1985’s HOUSE!  

BJ Thomas joined the Women in Turf Team at the Little League Softball World Series this past summer after getting connected with SFMA President, Sun Roesslein. The pair joined us to talk about the importance of finding a community within the industry and how The Women in Turf Team has impacted their careers.

At the SFMA Conference, Lynn Family Stadium's Field Maintenance Manager, Aaron Fink sat down for an episode with Meg and Chris. Aaron is a proud protégé of the Nielsen Mafia and is creating a championship crew of his own. Fink got his start working for Tom Nielsen at Slugger Field with the Louisville Bats. Then followed in Nielsen's footsteps to soccer at Lynn Family Stadium. Fink oversees field operations for Louisville City FC, Racing Louisville FC and Louisville City FC Academy.

From Georgia Tech to the Jersey Shore! We're joined by new BlueClaws groundskeeper Steven Guertin on the latest Hook Line & Splitter podcast. Steven, who got to the BlueClaws in March, talks about his time in New England, working for the Red Sox grounds crew, Georgia Tech, come up north, getting the field ready for the season, and we play 20 questions!

2024 Pioneers in the Field class member Abby McNeal joined us at the booth in Daytona Beach to reflect on the recent honor. Abby shared with us how humbled she was to take the time to look back on her career and all those who helped her along the way. Here's what you'll hear in this week's #GroundskeeperChat:  The importance of networking and creating a community Why Parks and Rec is so special to Abby  The welcoming nature of our industry  What Abby looks for when hiring  Lastly, what has Abby excited for the future of sports turf  

We invited Ryan Bjorn back to our Groundskeeper Chat series during the SFMA conference in Daytona Beach. Bjorn recapped his SFMA session "The Future of Sports Turf". Meg, Weston and Chris caught up with Bjorn and asked him how manages the changes within his own organization and the industry as a whole.

Andy Ommen's, CSFM, origin story starts with a bad hop during a little league game when he was coaching his son's team. Years later, Ommen went from passionate parent to a Certified Sports Field Manger to SFMA's Field of the Year Winner to part-owner of Professional Outdoor Solutions. Andy joined us in Daytona Beach to talk about the building blocks of a brand and business.

Ben Jackson is the Director of Grounds of the Columbus Crew soccer team. Ben grew up outside of Columbus loving the crew and soccer long before it was cool. A high school assignment introduced him to turf and Darian Daily who took him under his wing and hired him on as a part-time crew member while still in high school. Ben went on to work for Matt Williams, complete his turf degree through The Ohio State University and today leads  the crew that gave him his first home in the industry. With one of the coolest turf origin stories in our industry, Ben's episode is filled with Ohio roots and a love for the game.

Meg was thrilled to welcome back one of her very first guests of our Groundskeeper Chat series back to the mic! Ryan DeMay is the owner of Field Source Ohio and expert on helping groundskeepers create budgets, negotiate their bottom line and earn themselves a seat at the table. This episode brought OH-IO roots to Daytona Beach, here's what you'll hear in this week's #Groundskeeper Chat episode:  DeMay's Turf Origin Story  SFMA session recap: "Ballfields on a Budget"  The importance of collecting data and how to utilize it to help justify your needs Explaining the Why  Building the Field Source Ohio Team Lastly, Weston's Weather Report  A little bit more about our guest... Ryan DeMay is a proud The Ohio State University ATI Turf and OSU Turf Alumni. DeMay is the owner/principal of Field Source Ohio and Certified Sports Field Manager. 

Meg Kruger, joined by co-host Chris Bell, was thrilled to invite 2024 Pioneers in the Field class member Larry DiVito to our Groundskeeper Chat series. The trio recap the highlights of DiVito's origin story and his long-time career in Major League Baseball. DiVito shares his passion for groundskeepers finding the spotlight and helping this industry grow. DiVito is the Head Groundskeeper for the Minnesota Twins. 

Everyone's favorite vendor, Bulldog Field Equipment, joined us at the booth during the SFMA conference to give us an exclusive sneak peek into their latest project, turf toys! Listen along for your chance to be first in line for the toys we can't wait to get our hands on! Sign up to be an early advocate here: https://www.bulldogfieldequipment.com/toys

Andy Hebrard, owner and operator of Athletic Applications joined Meg, Weston and Chris in Daytona Beach to talk about the building blocks of branding and running your own turf business. Andy was born and bred into the turf industry and follows in the footsteps of his father, Mike Hebrard. Today, Athletic Applications provides top-notch football, soccer, baseball and painting services to the PDX, LAX, PHX, LAS areas.

Co-hosts Meg Kruger, Weston Appelfeller and Chris Bell sit down to recap their week in Daytona Beach for the National SFMA conference. The three discuss the show's highlights, trends and major takeaways.

University of Kentucky's Head Sports Turf Manager, Marcus Elswick joins Meg and Weston for a Groundskeeper Chat to talk about the behind the scenes of the Business of Turf. Marcus has been with the University of Kentucky for 13 years and shared his POV on crew culture and leading with positivity.

What a way to kick off 2024 with a phenomenal episode with someone who truly gives our industry hope with the young, excited, and determined next generation of the Turfgrass industry. Mira Emma embodies all of these things with an extremely unique vantage point of playing Division 1 Soccer while pursuing her degree in Turfgrass Science at Iowa State. It's an incredible story with an even better person! I'm super excited for her to be a part of history, opening the first-ever Women's soccer stadium. We have a future industry leader, and you do not want to miss it.

Are you ready to transform your relationships in 2024? Whether it's deepening the bond with your partner, enriching your connection with yourself, or enhancing your role in the community, our latest podcast episode is your treasure trove of wisdom and insight. Listen in to discover: ✨How to create unique year-end rituals that can act as powerful catalysts for change and growth in your relationships. ✨What it means to be a “Groundskeeper” in your life, and how to use it to reflect on your year, paving the way for a more mindful and intentional 2024. ✨Unearth the secrets to harnessing wisdom and power from your life's traumas and challenges. This episode guides you through navigating these tough terrains to emerge stronger and more connected in your relationships. ✨Gain exclusive access to the personal prompts I use to envision and sculpt my relationship goals. Plus, delve into potent intention-setting tools designed to make your 2024 a year of profound connection and fulfillment.

We had the best way to wrap up 2023 with a great friend and huge supporter of the program, Ryan Bjorn of the New England Patriots. We were lucky enough to have him in the studio at Brentsville to recap the 2023 year and all things New England Turfgrass. We also discuss our upcoming SFMA conference presentation in a couple weeks. We are excited for the upcoming year, and for all of our listeners, thank you for your support.

On this episode, Red Sox head groundskeeper Dave Mellor recalls how he landed the job in Boston, discusses why Fenway is such a unique ballpark to oversee and which concert did the most damage to the playing field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a traditional interview installment of The It List! We have our good friend “Groundskeeper Wes” Ganobcik in studio for an in depth interview. Wes has been a grounds manager in professional baseball for the last 23 years. We'll talk Wes' history in the field, the pros and cons of the sports turf industry in general, his full circle path from Columbus, OH to Cincinnati, Youngstown, Syracuse, Baltimore, and back to Columbus as a groundskeeper in both Minor and Major League Baseball, the most annoying questions you can ask a field manager, on-field rodent battles, crazy event loads, and what he is up to now in his life after baseball….oh and we do it over a bottle of Weller Antique 107! Don't miss it!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theitlistpodcast/support

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