Groundskeeper Chats

Groundskeeper Chats

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Groundskeeper Chats episodes

  • Work/Life Balance: Groundskeeper Chat with Mike and Lisa Goatley
    Husband and Wife Duo, Mike and Lisa Goatley, join us for a #GroundskeeperChat to talk about work/life balance in the sports turf industry. The pair share insight and tips for creating healthy habits in the workplace and on the Homefront. Here's what you'll hear in this week's #GroundskeeperChat 
    • Being present 
  • The importance of assessing your values as an employee and partner 
  • How to set boundaries and expectations as an employee early on in your career 
  • The Goatley's "What we've learned, sometimes the hard way" 
  • Conducting "family business meetings" 
  • Lastly, the importance of creating a trusting and communicative relationship with your employer/employee
    • A little bit more about our guests... 
    Lisa Goatley is licensed professional counselor and sees patients struggling with mental health, martial conflict and trauma. Mike Goatley has been a professor and extension turfgrass specialist with Virginia Tech University for over 20 years, with 15 previous years at Mississippi State University. For decades, the couple have been navigating careers and raising children together and are here to tell us what they've learned along the way.
    48 min
  • A look at our industry today: Groundskeeper Chat with Patrick ”Irish” Coakley
    Drew Miller is joined by DuraEdge rep for our last drop from the special edition #GroundskeeperChat X #TigerTurfTalk collaboration. Patrick Coakley, fondly known as Irish in the sports turf industry, comes to the chat with over 20 plus years of experience in the minor leagues and now his perspective from the other side of the dirt. Here's what you'll hear in this week's Groundskeeper Chat:
    • How we can promote our industry to those outside of the sports turf world 
  • Current challenges facing our industry today 
  • Patrick talks about his love from dirt which started during his minor league days 
  • New tech we can expect from the dirt side of the industry 
  • Lastly, how to have parents buy into our priority of player safety and playability 
    • 35 min
  • FIFA World Cup Panel Discussion: Groundskeeper Chat with Dr. John Sorochan, Dr. Trey Rodgers and Jose Aldrete
    With the United States set to host the FIFA World Cup in 2026, we dive into the research, preparation and excitement that this team of professors and sports turf professionals already have the ball rolling on. Drew Miller moderates this FIFA World Cup Panel Discussion in another special edition #GroundskeeperChat X #TigerTurfTalk collaboration episode. Here's what you'll hear in this week's episode: 
    • The challenge of creating consistent playing conditions in stadiums across the United States 
  • The ongoing research and preparation for the 2026 World Cup 
  • Full circle opportunity to give grad students the opportunity to play a role in the World Cup 
  • What factors people may not consider when thinking of planning for the World Cup 
  • Lastly, what each gentlemen is hoping the legacy of their work with the World Cup with do for the sports turf industry and groundskeepers to come

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    41 min
  • Turfgrass Across the Pond: Groundskeeper Chat with Paul Burgess
    We dive into the world of football across the pond in our latest #GroundskeeperChat X #TigerTurfTalk collab episode! Drew Miller is joined by Sports Turf Legend, Paul Burgess to catch up on the latest and greatest in developing pitches. Burgess spent decades managing the pitches for Arensal FC and Real Madrid FC before becoming a pitch consultant for AS Monaco. Here's what you'll hear in this week's chat: 
    • Turfgrass across the pond
  • Bringing the World Cup to the U.S.
  • Paul's current project with AS Monaco 
  • The building blocks of a successful football pitch 
  • Lastly, a pitch manager's role in athlete safety and playability. 

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    35 min
  • MLB Panel Discussion: Groundskeeper Chat with Matt Brown, Bill Deacon and Luke Yoder
    We welcome current and former MLB groundskeepers for a special edition #GroundskeeperChat X #TigerTurfTalk panel discussion episode. Drew Miller hosts three MLB professionals who have all at one time worked on the field together. They talk about the strong family tree in baseball and where each of their paths have led them today. Here's what you'll hear in this week's episode: 
    • The unique challenges of an ever-evolving baseball groundskeeper position 
  • Developing staff to run their own shows one day 
  • Creative strategies for scheduling and working in reset days 
  • Managing dirt and growing grass while simultaneously hosting events 
  • How to set expectations for new hires and the next generation 
  • Lastly, securing a seat at the table for groundskeepers 
    • 46 min
  • Next Generation Women in Turf Panel: Groundskeeper Chat with Maritza Martinez, Morgan Hunter and Leah Withrow
    Celebrating International's Women Month with another special edition #GroundskeeperChat X #TigerTurfTalk collab. Drew Miller moderates a conversation with members of the Women in Turf Team who are representing the next generation of women in turf in the sports turf industry. Here's what you'll hear in this week's episode: 
    • Reflecting on the Little League Softball World Series 
  • Highlights from the 2022 seasons and what's next for 2023? 
  • Women in Turf Team and the hopes for the future 
  • Lastly, how the industry can support and promote diversity 
    • 53 min
  • OG Women in Turf Panel Discussion: Groundskeeper Chat with Sun Roesslein, Nina Oldenkamp, Christi Clay and Kelly Lynch
    Celebrating International Women's Month with OG members of the Women in Turf Team. Kelly Lynch moderates a conversation about breaking the grass ceiling and where the Women in Turf Team is headed in this special edition LIVE SFMA episode. Here's what you'll hear in this week's #GroundskeeperChat:
    • The Women in Turf Team Origin Story 
  • How they've brought the movement to the sports turf industry 
  • Kelly asks each panelist, what makes you brave? 
  • Lastly, where the movement is headed and how you can support/get involved 
    • Visit the http://www.womeninturfgrass.com website for more information!
    45 min
  • NCAA Panel: Groundskeeper Chat with Casey Carrick and Brandon Hardin
    Drew Miller was joined by two NCAA sports turf giants, Casey Carrick and Brandon Hardin for our third special edition #GroundskeeperChat X #TigerTurfTalk collab epsiode LIVE from the Pioneer SFMA booth. Here's what you'll hear in this week's episode: 
    • Navigating relationships with athletic directors and coaches at the college level
  • Mentoring the next generation 
  • The nature of the sports turf industry, each new day presenting a fresh new challenge 
  • The impact of social media on inspiring the next generation and creating fans 
  • Lastly, a look a sports turf budgets, salaries and negotiating for more 
    • 44 min

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For anyone who has been asked if they mow grass for a living, these conversations are for you. Join us as we explore and discuss the questions and passions of sports turf professionals while…

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