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Groundskeeper Chats

Groundskeeper Chats

Written by: Pioneer Athletics
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For anyone who has been asked if they mow grass for a living, these conversations are for you. Join us as we explore and discuss the questions and passions of sports turf professionals while celebrating our niche part of the sports world.Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. Economics
Episodes
  • Live from OTF: Groundskeeper Chat with Beth Guertal
    Jan 13 2026
    • Beth Guertal's Turf Origin Story
    • A Career that people stumble upon
    • The 3 ways that industry groups have impacted Beth's career
    • Network of champions
    • The evolution of our industry, good vs bad
    A little bit more about our guests... Beth Guertal was a longtime professor at Auburn University in Turfgrass Management. Now with Kansas State University, Beth specializes in research in soil fertility that helps move our industry forward.
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    21 mins
  • Live from OTF: Groundskeeper Chat with Ryan Margraf
    Jan 6 2026

    We kicked off another Live series with Ohio Turfgrass Foundation President, Ryan Margraf. Margraf shared his turf origin story and recapped a year of transformation for the industry group. Here's what you'll hear in this week's #GroundskeeperChat:

    - Two decades with The Motz Group

    - OTF going out on their own

    - OTF/OSU Partnership

    - How OTF has helped Ryan outside of work

    A little bit more about our guest... Ryan Margraf has been with The Motz Group for over 20 years and he has a passion for moving our industry groups forward.

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    31 mins
  • Live from Louisville: Groundskeeper Chat with Jeff McManus
    Dec 11 2025

    Jeff McManus is the Executive Director of Campus Grounds and Landscape at the University of Texas. Before joining the UT team Jeff was with Ole Miss for 25 years. During that time Jeff built his philosophies on team building and turning weeders into leaders. Here's what you'll hear in this week's episode:

    - The Pride, Passion and Purpose behind our workforce.

    - Turning Weeders into Leaders

    - Your PGMS network saves you from making expensive mistakes

    - Breakfast of Champions

    - Knowing what Table You're at and What Language is Being Spoken

    A little bit more about our guest... Jeff McManus is an author, lead cultivation officer and inspiring industry veteran. Jeff is an alumni from Auburn University, where he discovered a love for a career in the professional groundskeeping industry. Today, he is a reputable leadership motivational speaker and team building expert.

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    33 mins
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