SportsField Management Magazine

06/05/2024

Jakob Scales will be writing about the next generation of sports field managers for SportsField Management magazine, and has asked us to spread the word. If you are new (or relatively new) to the industry, please see Jakob's survey at:

The information gathered in this survey will be conveyed in an upcoming article in the Sports Field Management Magazine and help the SFMA as a whole better serve the next generation of sports field managers. FYI, we are only asking for emails so if we like a response from someone and put it in the m...

04/29/2024

03/12/2024

SportsField Management magazine is looking for the best young leaders in the sports field management industry for its 2023 Rising Star Awards.

02/28/2024

Just a reminder that the nomination deadline for the 2024 Rising Star Awards is coming up soon. The rules and nomination form can be found at https://sportsfieldmanagementonline.com/rising-star-awards/ or in our LinkTree.

02/02/2024

Our inaugural class of Rising Star Award winners came by the booth at SFMA - Sports Field Management Association Conference in Daytona Beach to collect their awards. We profiled each of our 10 winners in the October, 2023 issue and they continue to help the industry grow.

(Winners shown in alphabetical order)

01/25/2024

Thank you SFMA - Sports Field Management Association for another great conference, see you next year in Palm Springs!

01/24/2024

Be sure to visit us at booth 456 during trade show hours at the Conference

01/22/2024

We’re in Daytona Beach for the 2024 SFMA Conference!

12/22/2023

Happy Holidays from SportsField Management magazine!

12/11/2023

We've just created a TikTok account, give us a follow (link also in the LinkTree in the About section on our page)

11/29/2023

Get ready to soak in the warm Florida sunshine in Daytona Beach, Florida – host city for the 2024 SFMA Conference and Exhibition.

10/18/2023

We’re in Louisville for Equip Exposition, stop by booth 8190 to say hello!

10/05/2023

Congratulations to the inaugural class of SportsField Management magazine Rising Star Award winners! Read all about them in this month's digital edition or be on the lookout for the physical copy in your mailbox.

09/20/2023

Integrated pest management (IPM) is a process of integrating several approaches to the management of insects with the goal of keeping damaging populations below threshold levels.

Integrated pest management (IPM) is a process of integrating several approaches to the management of insects.

09/13/2023

A broad narrative exists among those not involved in turfgrass management and research that turfgrass spaces provide few benefits beyond simple aesthetics. Most commonly, such narratives frame this comparison based on the high amounts of inputs needed to maintain turfgrass areas in relation to the perceived limited benefits.

A narrative exists among those not involved in turfgrass management that turfgrass spaces provide few benefits beyond simple aesthetics.

09/06/2023

While some parts of the United States are battling a daunting drought, other parts of the country may be dealing with lots of rain. Let’s take a look at what you can do to help your fields recoup from a rain event as quickly as possible.

If you encounter a lot of rain, let’s take a look at what you can do to help your infield recoup from a rain event as quickly as possible.

08/31/2023

One of several satisfying moments in the career of a sports field manager is seeing an amazing play on a field they maintain.

For an effective leader or role player, communication is vital in building relationships and gaining trust.

08/23/2023

In this edition of our college and university turfgrass series, we examine the Turfgrass Management and Science program at Purdue University.

08/16/2023

In an interview with SportsField Management magazine prior to the Premier League Summer Series, Philadelphia Eagles Vice President of Grounds Tony Leonard discussed preparation for the event, as well as how the Premier League Summer Series will help Philadelphia to prepare for the FIFA World Cup in 2026.

The English Premier League Summer Series kicked off at Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Philadelphia Eagles

08/14/2023

With a mixed ryegrass/Kentucky bluegrass field, is it possible to shift back to a majority KBG surface through overseeding; or is that a lost effort and better to go all-in on ryegrass to have a more uniform surface?

With a mixed ryegrass/Kentucky bluegrass field, is it possible to shift back to a majority KBG surface through overseeding?

08/10/2023

We’re in Greenville for the Little League Softball World Series! Here’s a few shots from the past couple of days

08/03/2023

A new episode of the SportsField Management Podcast has dropped! In this episode, Meg Kruger talks about building your social media brand.

Whether you are in the field or on the go, you can be listening to sports field management education, information and industry interviews.

08/02/2023

Leading by example worked well in the past. But as sports change, field management crews must change to meet evolving demands.

07/28/2023

For insight into sports facility design and construction, SportsField Management recently spoke with Nick Bauer, product manager at Sightline Commercial Solutions.

07/26/2023

Q: I have never experienced our bermudagrass fields so slow to grow in the spring. We are seeing more exaggerated wear from normal use since the fields just do not seem to want to grow. Why so slow?
– North Carolina

Q: I have never experienced our bermudagrass fields so slow to grow in the spring. We are seeing more exaggerated wear from normal use since the fields just do not seem to want to grow. Why so slow?– North Carolina

07/19/2023

Parks and recreation professionals who have attained the Certified Sports Field Manager (CSFM) certification are recognized experts in their field.

Parks and recreation CSFMs discuss Park and Recreation Month, challenges they face, sustainability efforts, and the value of certification.

07/12/2023

Every day, park and recreation professionals go above and beyond to provide their respective communities.

Park and recreation professionals provide their respective communities with equitable access to parks and essential recreation programming.

07/07/2023

July is Park and Recreation Month, and on this episode of the SportsField Management Podcast, we speak with Cort Jones, National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) senior manager of digital content, and host of Open Space Radio. Cort shares his insight into Park and Recreation Month, this year’s theme and what it means for industry professionals, as well as challenges parks and recreation professionals face and how they are approaching those challenges.

Whether you are in the field or on the go, you can be listening to sports field management education, information and industry interviews.