We are so excited to talk with the SFMA Professional Soccer Field of the Year winner, Mr. Aaron Fink. Just an awesome conversation about the growth of sports field management in Louisville and how he was there to open a new stadium for the MLS Expansion team. We also got into the significance of mentorship and how someone like Tom Nielsen impacted his career and how he carries his experiences better to mentor the next generation of Sports Field Managers.

Be sure to check out the first episode of 2025 with one of our favorite people, Max Casper, the newly hired Head Groundskeeper of the Reno Aces. It was such a fantastic conversation about the exciting start in Max's new role and his aspirations for the future. He has a unique journey into the industry that shows how important mentorship is for those unaware of the sports field management industry. You do not want to miss this episode! Be sure to check out the Toro Booth at SFMA this year.

We are excited to have one of our future industry leaders, Drew Selensky from Texas A&M. We had a great conversation about the future of our industry and the impact that he is having on it through his work on social media of developing a brand where not only are we ushering in the next generation but creating awareness of all the incredible work sports field managers have no their communities local and national. You do not want to miss an incredible episode with an even better human being.

We are excited to officially announce this historic partnership of the Brentsville Turf Toro Grounds Academy. In this episode, we dive into the journey to get to this point where we are looking to change the outlook of the turfgrass industry. With our shared vision, we aim to cultivate the next generation of turfgrass managers in all areas of the industry. You do not want to miss this one!

In this episode, we have a rising star in the industry, Ben Hartman of the Witchita Wind Surge. Such an amazing conversation with an awesome human being with a real passion for the industry. We also talk about the future generation and our role in creating the best opportunity moving forward. Be sure to check it out.

We stopped in Ames, Iowa, to visit with one of our favorite industry professionals, Joe Hill, and record a Joe Rogan-type Podcast with the longest episode recorded in Tiger Turf Talk history. You do not want to miss this incredible episode, which speaks to this incredible industry and the future that we should be striving for.

Wrapping up our time in Minnesota with a young and bright industry professional live at Allianz Field where we were able to dive into everything Minnesota United including his awesome companion Kobe the Golden Retriever. You do not want to miss this incredible conversation with an awesome person in this industry.

Be sure to check out this awesome episode with an incredible professional, Marcus Campbell. We had the incredible honor of seeing his first-class facility in St. Paul, where he is doing an incredible job. We got the opportunity to dive into what it takes to manage the field, the crew, and so much more. We cannot thank Marcus enough for taking the time! Be sure to listen.

When you talk about two of the most influential industry professionals out there, these two are some of the first names that come to mind. Not only have they had a lasting impact on the Sports Field Management Industry, but they are some of the kindest and caring human beings that you will ever meet. Abby and Nick were panelists at this year's Grounds Leadership Academy, where we discussed some of the insight that they shared with the group while in Minnesota. Be sure to listen!

It is always an incredible opportunity to talk to one of the industry's best, Jeff McManus. His experience and passion for our industry are unparalleled. In our conversation, we dove into the very real aspects of being a leader, from the challenges to the incredible impact one can have in a leadership role. Jeff's insight is truly remarkable and definitely something you do not want to miss.