FIELD OF THE YEAR COLLEGE SOCCER
SFM : Who are your mentors in the industry , and / or what is the best piece of advice you have received ? Finn : There are a lot of people who have helped me and given meaningful advice . My supervisors that gave me opportunities and a chance are Dr . Scott Ebdon , Jason DeMink , Matt Hayes and John Bengston . The best advice I received from any of my mentors was always treat your people well . I also think watching them lead by example was something never said but always noticed . You can ’ t be afraid to work when duty calls .
SFM : What are the biggest challenges you have faced with the winning field , and how have you approached those challenges ? Finn : We have a lot of common bermudagrass that has intruded , and have been without adequate irrigation for most of this last year . It really comes down to attention . The more time we spend on the field , the more we can impact its overall performance . We have a well-developed plan and try to execute the timing windows , which has allowed us to be successful .
SFM : How has your career benefited from being a member of SFMA ? Finn : The professional knowledge that I gain from the national show has been the most noticeable benefit . Between the conversations I have with other sports field managers and the seminars , I have always walked away with another tool for the toolbox . The SFMA has also allowed me to expand my professional network and meet other sports field managers around the country . SFM
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