SFMA IN ACTION
Sukosky’ s path into the profession began more than a decade ago as a volunteer Little League baseball groundskeeper. He has now spent three years managing sports fields and continues to stay deeply involved in the game as the junior varsity baseball coach at his local high school.
“ I played baseball growing up, and now I coach the next generation,” he said.“ We have regular workdays with the players where I teach them how to care for their own field. It builds pride and responsibility.”
Sukosky also credits SFMA with shaping his approach to the profession.“ SFMA has exposed me to a lot of new ways to do my day-to-day job and has provided a great network of professionals to talk with about challenges and solutions.”
As the 2025 Stars and Stripes winner, Sukosky will receive complimentary registration for the 2026 SFMA Conference and Exhibition in Fort Worth, Texas.
Jonathan Sukosky Wins 2025 Stars and Stripes Field Design Contest
The Sports Field Management Association( SFMA) recognized Jonathan Sukosky, Harbison & Central Field Groundskeeper for Globe Unified School District, as the winner of this year’ s Stars and Stripes Contest. His creative field design, featuring the iconic Liberty Bell, stood out for its patriotic symbolism.
Sukosky shared that the Liberty Bell had long been an idea he hoped to represent on the field.“ The Liberty Bell defines our great nation,” he said.“ It’ s a symbol I’ ve always wanted to incorporate, but our high school baseball season usually ends well before the Fourth of July.” This summer, the absence of a Babe Ruth season in his area presented a unique opportunity. Sukosky used the moment to create something special while also mentoring his summer intern, Josiah Cutter, who is in his first year of sports field management.
Minnesota Parks & Sports Field Management Association Summer Field Day at Target Field
More than 50 members of the Minnesota Parks & Sports Field Management Association( MPSFMA) gathered at Target Field for a hands-on summer field day filled with learning and connection. The event featured four interactive stations, each focused on a different element of field maintenance and turf care.
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