Ground Etc.

Ground Etc.

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Ground Etc. episodes

  • Doing the Renovation Work On Sports Fields – With Leah Withrow

    If your baseball field is in bad shape, making small adjustments isn’t enough to give you the consistent playability you need. Renovating your field gets down to the field’s base and gives you a fresh start. Leah Withrow, head groundskeeper at the home of the Reno Aces and the recent award recipient for the 2022 professional baseball field of the year, is here talking with us about doing the renovation work.

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    45 min
  • Starting Out In Sports Field Maintenance – With Leah Withrow

    Ever wondered how people get into ballfield maintenance? 

    Leah Withrow, head groundskeeper at the award-winning Greater Nevada Field, is here to tell you everything you need to know about getting started in sports field maintenance.

    Greater Nevada Field named Sports Field Management Association’s Field of the Year Article

    55 min
  • Maintaining Ballfields on a Limited Budget – With Taylor Coquillard

    In the studio for this episode is Taylor Coquillard; he’s here to help you get the most out of your baseball and softball grooming equipment. Taylor has loads of experience playing, coaching, and maintaining local fields. He knows his way around a ballfield and the challenges that come with working with limited time, labor, and budget for equipment. 


    To learn more about ABI Force infield grooming equipment visit: https://www.abiattachments.com/abi-sports-turf/ 

    38 min
  • Dealing with Drainage Issues on Your Field – With Cory Stoneburner

    On Episode 3 of Ground Etc., we talk about where the water is going on your ballfield. Our guest, Cory Stoneburner, worked for a company that specialized in ball field installation and renovation. He has been with ABI for two years, and now he’s ready to discuss water pitfalls to avoid and recommend drainage setups to prevent flooding and wash outs.

    37 min
  • Leading A Groundskeeping Crew – With Chuck White

    We’re back with Chuck White, of United Turf and Track. In this episode, we switch from discussing what goes on behind the scenes to how anyone can lead and empower their crew, on and off the infield. Whether you have a team of full-time people, or you are leading a small group of volunteers, we cover everything from tackling interpersonal issues to learning how to lead for the first time. Join us as we dive one step deeper into the world of infield grooming. 

    To learn more about the ABI Force visit:
    https://www.abiattachments.com/self-propelled-machine/ 


    49 min

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ABI presents Ground Etc, where we talk all things turf care and ground prep. This podcast is for grounds keepers, landscape contractors, and anyone interested in working in the dirt. From the right…