A Conversation with SFMA Leadership

Conversations from SFMA Conference: Zack Holm, CSFM

On this edition of the podcast, SportsField Management magazine Editor John Kmitta was joined at SFMA Conference by Zack Holm, CSFM, turf care manager for Central Park Conservancy in New York City, and former parks and recreation director on the SFMA Board of Directors. The discussion examined association initiatives for the parks and recreation industry, parks and recreation challenges, raising awareness of the role sports field managers play in parks and recreation, and much more.

Conversations from SFMA Conference: Matt Duncan, CSFM

On this edition of the podcast, SportsField Management magazine Editor John Kmitta was joined at SFMA Conference by SFMA Vice President – Commercial, Matt Duncan, CSFM, professional turf account manager for DLF. The conversation explored initiatives for commercial members, challenges in the marketplace, and the trend of sports field managers moving from the practitioner side of the business to the commercial/sales side.

Conversations from SFMA Conference: Alan Ferguson

FIFA Senior Pitch Management Manager Alan Ferguson joined SportsField Management magazine Editor John Kmitta at SFMA Conference to discuss World Cup 26, the importance of information sharing in the sports field management industry, the lasting impact of turfgrass research, and even looked ahead to the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

Conversations from SFMA Conference: Dr. Chase Straw

On this edition of the podcast, SportsField Management magazine Editor John Kmitta is joined at SFMA Conference by Dr. Chase Straw, Penn State Assistant Professor of Turfgrass Soils and Director of the Center for Sports Surface Research. The conversation examines industry initiatives, turfgrass education, research, and much more.

A Conversation with SFMA Leadership

On this episode of the podcast, we meet with Sports Field Management Association leadership, as we are joined by SFMA CEO Paula Sliefert, SFMA Immediate Past President Adam Thoms, Ph.D., and SFMA President Alpha Jones, CSFM. The three share with us insight based on the SFMA listening tour, the state of the association and an overview of upcoming initiatives.