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Groundskeeper Chats

Groundskeeper Chats

By: Pioneer Athletics
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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 celebrating our niche part of the sports world.Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. Economics
Episodes
  • Banana Ball: Groundskeeper Chat with Will Cole

    Banana Ball: Groundskeeper Chat with Will Cole
    Jul 28 2025
    Salem Red Sox's Director of Field Operations, Will Cole has always been on our radar and now he's making his first appearance on our Groundskeeper Chat series. Will brings vast experience to minor league baseball and has always found himself being pulled to sports turf. Will joined us days before his stadium welcomed the Banana Ball World Tour. Here's what else you'll hear on this week's episode:
    • How the Red Sox crew was preparing for Banana Ball
    • Will's turf origin story
    • Will's mental health journey in minor league baseball
    • The importance of networking and being involved in industry associations.
    A little bit more about our guest... Will Cole is the Director of Field Operations for the Salem Red Sox and President of Virginia Sports Field Management Association.
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    58 mins
  • Groundskeeper Chat LIVE from PGMS

    Groundskeeper Chat LIVE from PGMS
    Jul 9 2025

    We joined the Professional Grounds Management Society's Regional Conference in Cleveland, Ohio for a LIVE Groundskeeper Chat. We were joined by six guests, all with engaging turf origin stories, who shared their passion for the industry and why groups like PGMS make it special.

    Tune in to hear from Eric Harshman, Michael Gildea, Vince Jagodzinski, Aaron Griffith, Bill Quade and Daniel Bangert.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • 2025 Pioneers in the Field: Groundskeeper Chat with Maryanne Baglos

    2025 Pioneers in the Field: Groundskeeper Chat with Maryanne Baglos
    Jun 10 2025

    Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports, Maryanne Baglos gave us a world tour the morning we stepped into shoes for a day in life experience. Maryanne's 2025 Pioneers in the Field story started on a softball field with her dad, tune in for the rest of her special edition Groundskeeper Chat episode!
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    1 hr and 2 mins
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