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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
  • Live from Fort Worth: Groundskeeper Chat with Larry DiVito

    Live from Fort Worth: Groundskeeper Chat with Larry DiVito
    Jun 4 2026

    Minnesota Twins Head Groundskeeper, Larry DiVito joins us for his second Groundskeeper Chat at SFMA in Fort Worth. Larry joined us to recount his shock at winning the 2025 Dick Erickson Award the previous year and how he was preparing for his big speech! Here's what you'll hear in this week's #GroundskeeperChat:

    • SFMA Annual Awards
    • Reflecting on his career
    • His crew and culture
    • What's Next?

    A little bit more about our guest...

    Larry DiVito has been with the Minnesota Twins since 2009 and was one of Pioneer Athletics 2024 Pioneers in the Field.
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    21 mins
  • Live from Fort Worth: Groundskeeper Chat with Bryan Sheetz

    Live from Fort Worth: Groundskeeper Chat with Bryan Sheetz
    Jun 2 2026
    Bryan Sheetz left behind the classroom for the week during the SFMA conference and joined Meg for his first Groundskeeper Chat. Sheetz is the Landscaping & Turf Management Teacher at Thomas Dale High School in Chester, VA. Here's what you'll hear on this week's #GroundskeeperChat:
    • One Man Band Bryan Sheetz
    • Branding + Social Media + New Gen.
    • SFMA National Field of the Year
    • Turf credentials for high school students
    • Landscape side gig to sports turf to Thomas Dale Turf Program
    A little bit more about our guest... Bryan Sheetz pioneered the school's first turf management program starting 5 years ago. After teaching elementary music teacher for 19 years, Sheetz pivoted to Thomas Dale High Turf.
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    19 mins
  • Live from Fort Worth: Groundskeeper Chat with Jared Olson

    Live from Fort Worth: Groundskeeper Chat with Jared Olson
    May 28 2026
    Howdy! Arizona born and raised, Jared Olson has traveled the world through turf and now calls Texas home. Jared is the Director of Grounds with Austin FC and joined Meg in Fort Worth for his first #GroundskeeperChat. Here's what you'll hear in this week's episode:
    • The Olson Turf Origin Story
    • The many walks of life within the turf industry
    • What makes Austin FC home
    • MLS Grounds Crew of the Year + MLS Best Field
    • Soccer in 2026!
    Jared Olson is the Director of Grounds with Austin FC but has had his foot in every corner of the industry, soccer, football, baseball, track, field construction and more!
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    20 mins
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