SHOW PREVIEW
EDUCATION TRACKS Professional Development
Monday , January 17 1:55-2:25 p . m . Navigating the Transition from Undergraduate to Graduate Student Thomas Gould - Iowa State University
Tuesday , January 18 8-9:30 a . m . General Session - Labor of Love : Strategies for Overcoming the Labor Shortage Moderator : Keith Winter - Fort Wayne TinCaps . Panelists : John Sorochan , Ph . D ., University of Tennessee ; Andrew Miller , Brentsville Turfgrass Management Program ; Tyler Bloom , Tyler Bloom Consulting ; and Abby McNeal , CSFM CPRP , CABI , Denver Parks and Recreation
2-3:15 p . m . Lost , On My Way to Becoming a Sports Field Manager Alpha Jones , CSFM , Fayetteville Woodpeckers
Management Program ; and Mike Goatley , Jr ., Ph . D ., Virginia Tech
11 a . m . -Noon Keynote – Inspired Leadership in Challenging Times Craig Whelden - Major General , U . S . Army ( retired )
Baseball
Tuesday , January 18 9:45-10:45 a . m . Baseball Field Expectations / Maintenance on a Tight Budget Andy Ommen , McLean County PONY Baseball / Professional Outdoor Solutions
11 a . m . -Noon Novel Lab Tests for Baseball & Softball Infield Mixes Evan Mascitti - Penn State University
2-3:15 p . m . Paul & Luke ’ s Excellent Adventure - Infield Soils Around the U . S . Luke Yoder , DuraEdge Products and Paul Zwaska , Beacon Athletics / DuraEdge
Thursday , January 20 1:30-3 p . m . Baseball Field Expectations / Maintenance on a Tight Budget Andy Ommen , McLean County PONY Baseball / Professional Outdoor Solutions
Turfgrass and Soil Management
Tuesday , January 18 9:45-10:45 a . m . Mowing : Getting Beyond the 1 / 3 Rule Matt Anderson , CSFM , CSE and Boyd Montgomery , CSFM , CSE , The Toro Company
Wednesday , January 19 8-9:15 a . m . Applying Business Lessons to your Sports Field Operations Boyd Montgomery , CSFM , CSE and Matt Anderson , CSFM , CSE , The Toro Company
9:30-10:45 a . m . Hiring ... Assistants ... and Interns ... and Seasonal Crew . Oh my ! Keith Winter , Fort Wayne TinCaps
9:30 - 10:45 a . m . Challenges and Opportunities of Sports Field Programs in Secondary Schools Andrew Miller , Brentsville Turfgrass Management Program ; Russ Bayer , South Forsyth High School Turf
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