FIELD OF THE YEAR SCHOOLS AND PARKS BASEBALL
ent paint combinations with the new trident logo in center field throughout the year . They also painted our logos behind home plate and in front of both dugouts . The class also learns how to take care of the mound and home plate . They added paint around the home plate and mound areas and colored conditioner in the batter ’ s box to help make these areas pop for big games .
This class is truly special . The students are outside working with their hands learning life skills . I wish there were more of these high school athletic turf classes offered throughout the nation .
The baseball players also all help take care of the field after every practice and game . It takes everyone to maintain the fields and keep them at a high standard .
I would also like to thank my wife and daughter . I feel as though my wife , Brooke , is part of the crew at times . She allows me to spend time at the field getting it ready for our players , as she knows it is a passion of mine . She has come out to help me mow on the weekends , and those days are special . My daughter also loves going to the field with dad and riding on the mower with me . These are memories I will never forget .
SFM : Can you share a bit of insight into what the Field of the Year application process was like for you , as well as any tips you might have for other sports field managers ? McCaffrey : The field of the year application process makes you think back to some of the neat things you accomplished the past year . It is a chance for you to show your passion in writing .
Tips for other managers : Give yourself plenty of time to complete the application process . Take the time to go back and look things up . Go through all of your pictures to present the best from that year .
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