FIELD OF THE YEAR SCHOOLS AND PARKS SOCCER
SFM: Please tell us about your crew, and anything else you would like us to know about your organization and the fields / facilities that you manage? Hamilton: Our crew is like a Swiss Army knife— we have people from diverse backgrounds that help us stay well-rounded. Some of our team members have experience in MLB spring training, golf courses, landscaping, Hollywood and farming, which brings a unique blend of skills and perspectives to the table. Our management team is truly one of a kind, and I feel for others who mention their struggles with upper management. While we certainly face challenges, we’ re incredibly fortunate to have a team that cares for us and supports us.
I’ ve been part of two World Series teams, and the camaraderie and sense of being part of something bigger than ourselves that we have here in Surprise is very similar.
We’ re entrusted with more than 200 acres of combined open spaces, sports fields and parks; and most days it feels like working with the funniest team in all of sports, parks and recreation combined.
I manage two larger parks on the west side of town, as well as the Fields at Countryside. We have a rich history of award-winning fields, so this recognition was on my bucket list. When we received the call that we won, it felt like Christmas morning as a kid.
To quote the great Ted Lasso,“ Success is not about the wins and losses. It’ s about helping these young fellas be the best versions of themselves, on and off the field.” That’ s my motto when I come to work every day, because I wouldn’ t be answering these questions if it weren’ t for the incredible team we have here in Surprise, Arizona.
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