The first drop from our LIVE SFMA Groundskeeper Chat and Tiger Turf Talk collab features an All-Star cast of NFL head groundskeepers. Drew Miller hosts and moderates an insightful conversation that highlights where our playing surfaces are headed in the NFL and the experience of bringing our talents all around the world.

• Special announcement about our LIVE Groundskeeper Chat Collaboration with TigerTurfTalk

Jon Larson and Willie Bloomquist are the team behind Arizona State University's Baseball team but their roles are very different. Jon is the head groundskeeper that manages the field while Willie is the head coach who manages the players. For two jobs that are naturally at odds with one another, how do the two ensure they share the same vision and goals for the program?

Tyler Morris, Director of Sports Turf at Vanderbilt University is joined by his head lacrosse coach, Beth Hewitt for the coaches/field manager relations groundskeeper chat. The pair are headed into their third season together and share insight onto why establishing trust and communication on day one should be top priority.

Tommy Underwood has 17 years of experience in field maintenance and for 11 of those years, he's been working alongside athletics director and head football coach Todd Wallace to make fields safe and playable for their district. The pair talk about how working at a small school district gives them immediate appreciation for what other people in the organization have to juggle to get the job done.

Chad and Cathy, owners of Bulldog Field Equipment have been navigating vendor relationships with customers since the opening of their business in 2011. The duo gives us insight in how to keep customers happy during chaotic times by leading with honesty and authenticity.

Maritza Martinez is the Assistant Director of Stadium Grounds for St. Louis CITY Soccer Club. She joins us to talk about her journey to soccer and how this role has been different as the crew awaits the final stages of their stadium build. Maritza and Meg reminisce about their time with the women in the turf team working the Little League Softball World Series and Maritza shares her hopes for future Women in Turf.

With over 15 years of experience in managing college athletics, Scott Lupold with the University of Southern California joins us to discuss how groundskeepers can manage both heavy events schedules and maintenance programs. As Director of Sports Turf, Scott explains how the role has evolved far beyond managing grass.

• How Wallace creates authentic content for his social media 

• Leah's route to turf