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26 Athletic Surfaces
38 Certification
10 On-field Artistry
12 Professional Development
Contents
FEBRUARY 2025 VOL . 41 , NO . 2
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Profile Emphasis on Education : Adam Thoms , Ph . D ., brings academic perspective to role as SFMA President
26 Athletic Surfaces
Tracking Trends : The Evolution of Track and Field Facilities
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38 Certification
Insight from current CSFMs
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10 On-field Artistry
SFMA Mowing Patterns Contest Winning Design
12 Professional Development
Dust Off Your Elevator Speech : How to communicate with others smoothly and succinctly
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DEPARTMENTS 6 Editor ’ s Note
7 President ’ s Message
8 SFMA In Action
16 More than Grass with Alpha Jones
17 John Mascaro ’ s Photo Quiz
30 Equipment and Technology Focus
34 From the Feeds
39 Innovations
42 Accessing the Archives
44 Industry News
46 Membership
47 Calendar of Events
48 Marketplace
49 SFMA Chapter Contacts
50 Q & A
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