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September 26, 2023

Inspiring the Next Generation: Groundskeeper Chat with Jakob ”Bobber” Scales

28 minutes

Jakob "Bobber" Scales joins us for this week's #GroundskeeperChat to share his POV as a proud member of the next generation in the turf industry. Bobber talks about everything from his move from Wichita Kansas to Surprise Arizona , building his social portfolio and the origin story behind his nickname. Listen along to Bobber's full episode to hear:

How he turned his covid hobby into a career

Strategies for securing the next step

Building a social portfolio to serve as a resume

How veterans can help attract or inspire the next generation

Lastly, "The Weather Report"

A little bit more about our guest...

Jakob "Bobber" Scales is a student at Ottawa University in Arizona and aspiring sports turf manager. After three summers working with the Wichita Wind Surge, Jakob moved to Arizona to attend school and work at the Royals/Rangers spring training complex, Surprise Sports Complex.

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