Groundskeeper Chats

By Pioneer Athletics

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 celebrat... more

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How many episodes does Groundskeeper Chats have?

The podcast currently has 110 episodes available.

Groundskeeper Chats episodes:

March 13, 2025 Better Mental Health: Groundskeeper Chat with Lisa and Mike Goatley
The Doctors are in! Lisa Goatley and Mike Goatley, Ph.D are back to share a recap from their 2025 SFMA sessions. Don't miss this insightful episode into how we can be our true, authentic selves in the green industry. Here's what you'll hear in this #GroundskeeperChat:
- Soft skills and self awareness
- Trauma bonding
- Work/life balance
- Being vulnerable and the shared human experience
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.
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38min
March 11, 2025Groundskeeper Chat with Chase Straw
Penn State's newest employee joined us in Palm Springs to talk about his major move from Texas A&M to Penn State. Chase Straw is the Assistant Professor of Turfgrass Soils at Penn State University. And a 2025 Pioneers in the Field teaser. Here's what you'll here in this #GroundskeeperChat:
FFA College Bowl
Paths to Turfgrass for our Next Generation
Turfgrass 101 curriculum
The reward of being involved in SFMA
ChatGBT
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25min
March 05, 2025Field FUNdamentals: Groundskeeper Chat with Chrissie Segars
Our lead off hitter for day 2, Chrissie Segars joins us to catch up and reminisce on the beginning of our Groundskeeper Chat series. Chrissie is the West Research Scientist at PBI Gordon Corporation. Chrissie reflects on where she's been and her current adventure. Here's what you'll hear in this week's episode:
Meg and Chrissie's Trip Advisor Review
The world behind turf research
Academia vs Research vs Sports Turf
OG Women in Turf
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23min
March 04, 2025Groundskeeper Chat Rush Hour hosted with Pete Thibeault
Pete Thibeault helps Meg kick off our second annual rush hour to close out the first day of podcasting from SFMA 2025 in Palm Springs. The duo invited guests to share a story, their turf origin story or their current hobby outside of the gig. Here's who you'll hear from in this #GroundskeeperChat:
Pure Seed's Crystal Rose Fricker
Father and Son Duo, Matt and Conor Duncan
Neilsen Mafia Members, Tod Shafer and Eric Harshman
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35min
February 27, 2025The Mentorship Blueprint: Groundskeeper Chat with Ben Hartman and Jakob Scales
Ben Hartman, Head Groundskeeper for the Wichita Wind Surge, welcomed Jakob Scales onto his crew when he was just 16 years old and has been one of his biggest supporters ever since. After a successful year in Arizona working in both the MLB and NFL, Scales shares how important mentors have been in his trail blazing time in the industry. Here's what you'll hear from these two in this week's #GroundskeeperChat:
Growing the turf industry and growing the brand
Social media and portfolio building
What's next for the duo?
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18min
February 25, 2025Dream Job Quitters: Groundskeeper Chat with Ryan DeMay and Stephen Lord
How to know when it's time. Ryan DeMay and Stephen Lord recap their 2025 SFMA session in Palm Springs with Meg and Chris. Two dream job quitters talk about how scary it can be to take a bet on yourself and forge a new path. Here's what you'll hear in this week's #GroundskeeperChat:
Leaving when you're on top
Calling your own shot
Seeing more for yourself and future
Building your timeline
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40min
February 20, 2025Navigating a New Role: Groundskeeper Chat with C.J. Buck
Cohost Tyler Morris kicks off this Live SFMA episode with CJ Bucks, former Head Groundskeeper with the Philadelphia Union. Buck gives us a glimpse into the thought process that led him to take a new role on the other side of our industry and how he is navigating the new role. Here's what you'll hear in this week's episode:
CJ's Turf Origin Story
Name drop pile up!
Confidence in your decisions and yourself
Navigating a new balance
Vendor relationships
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28min
February 18, 2025Year in Review: Groundskeeper Chat with Tyler Morris
MetLife Stadium Head Sports Field Manager, Tyler Morris, CSFM joins Meg and Chris to reflect on 2024 and look forward to what the World Cup will bring to New Jersey. This is Tyler's fourth GroundskeeperChat and he's welcomed back anytime! Here's what you'll hear in this week's episode:
World Cup Outlook
Industry Support
Jam-packed calendar of events
Life outside of the field
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27min
February 13, 2025Data-Driven Sports Field Management: Groundskeeper Chat with Tyler Carr
Tyler Carr, Turfgrass Extension Specialist at Ohio State University joins Meg for an OH-IO Groundskeeper Chat. From Palm Springs, Tyler shares with us his turf origin story, his passion for community level sports fields and data-driven sports field management. Here's what you'll hear in this episode:
Having an Impact via Academia
Tyler's Extension Appointment
Passion for Community Level Sports Fields
Data-Driven Sports Field Management
Lastly, The Importance of Visibility in Turf
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20min
February 11, 2025Aces to ASU: Groundskeeper Chat with Leah Withrow
Assistant Field Manager at Arizona State University, Leah Withrow details her recent big move from Reno to Arizona. Meg, Chris and Leah talk about having confidence in your decision making and field of the year standards. Here's what you'll hear in this week's episode:
Leaving Home for ASU
Establishing trust in a new organization
The diversity of University groundskeeping
Mentor shout out
14 games in 4 days
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23min

FAQs about Groundskeeper Chats:

How many episodes does Groundskeeper Chats have?

The podcast currently has 110 episodes available.

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