A Conversation with SFMA Leadership

Conversations from SFMA Conference: Jake Mays, CSFM

On this edition of the podcast, SportsField Management magazine Editor John Kmitta was joined at SFMA Conference by Jake Mays, K-12 Schools Director on the SFMA Board of Directors. The two discussed the biggest challenges for K-12 members, as well as the keys to proper communication with athletic directors, school officials, parents and other stakeholders. They also delve into turfgrass education at the high school level, as well as raising awareness of the sports field management profession.

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.