FIELD OF THE YEAR SCHOOLS AND PARKS SOFTBALL
While at Spartanburg for almost 10 years , we have accomplished many things : ASA and NSA National Softball Complex of the Year at Tyger River Park , and SC Complex of the year in 2014 . During my time at Spartanburg , I obtained my CSFM and became president of SCSFMA in 2017 . 2017 is also when I was hired at School District 7 , where I was able to oversee the construction of all athletics fields and the landscape construction of a new high school . In addition to the National Field of the Year in 2023 we also won the SCSFMA State Softball Field of the Year Award .
SFM : Who were your mentors in the industry and / or what is the best piece of advice you have received ? Arms : There are many people who have shaped my work and practices in this industry over the years . The best piece of advice I ever received was “ do not be afraid to fail .” This attitude has helped me feel a bit freer with learning and understanding how to accomplish goals and how to turn negatives into positives . I am always looking for new , innovative ways to accomplish
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