SFMA CONFERENCE PREVIEW
Overseeding Cool-Season Athletic Fields: Strategies to Transition to Better Grasses; presented by Jada Powlen, Ph. D. and Cale Bigelow, Ph. D. This session will cover the various cultural strategies that one could utilize to successfully add newer grasses and genetics in tired old sports fields.
New Technology: Not Always the Easy Button; presented by Ben Boeding, CSFM and Paul Miskimen This session will share real-world insights on early adoption of new technology, common hurdles, and lessons learned.
Improving Synthetic Turf Through Research: Key Findings from 15 Years of Research; presented by Kyley Dickson, Ph. D. and Taylor Williams The University of Tennessee evaluated various types of synthetic turf, infill, and shock pads to determine uniformity and player performance. Maintenance challenges and strategies will be discussed in detail.
The Sports Field Manager: Gratitude or Despair?; presented by Keith Winter This presentation will include a look at the Seven Realms of Human Emotion and how they impact our personal and professional life.
Generational Intelligence: Leadership for a Multigenerational Workforce; presented by Nick McKenna, CSFM and Holly Kasperbauer Whether you ' re a seasoned manager or an emerging leader in the industry, this workshop offers essential insights to help you unlock the full potential of your workforce.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21 8-9 a. m. Boots on the Ground with Turf Maintenance and Turf Renovations in a No Pesticide Part of the World; presented by Trevor Warner An overview of turf maintenance and turf renovations through videos and pictures of what the presenters do to combat weeds and promote turf grass growth in a part of the world that has a pesticide ban.
What is Soil Health and How can it Benefit my Athletic Fields?; presented by Gregg Munshaw, Ph. D. This presentation will discuss what soil health is and what it is not, how soil health can benefit turfgrasses on our athletic fields, and how our turfgrass management practices can affect it.
Smart Spending: Cost-Effective Management and Negotiation Strategies for Turf Professionals; presented by Barry Gardner, Jamie Mehringer and Joey Stevenson This session is designed to equip sports turf managers with practical strategies for stretching budgets without sacrificing quality.
Successful Community-Level Fields: Working with Volunteers, Teams and Low Budgets, Making it all Work!; presented by Brad Jakubowski, MS, CIT, JP Tambourine This seminar will discuss the requirements and ingredients needed for succeeding with volunteers and low budgets.
9:15-10:30 a. m. Beyond the Ballfields: Maintaining Modern Recreation Spaces; presented by Tony Ivey This presentation is designed for facility managers responsible for maintaining non-traditional recreational amenities such as sand volleyball courts, crosscountry tracks, skate parks, disc golf courses, and motocross tracks. It will provide valuable insights into both the planning and maintenance phases of these specialized facilities.
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