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Groundskeeper Chats

Groundskeeper Chats

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 Fort Worth: Groundskeeper Chat with Brad Finn and Colby Murray

    Live from Fort Worth: Groundskeeper Chat with Brad Finn and Colby Murray
    Mar 23 2026
    Dynamic duo Brad and Colby with The University of Houston opened our live show in Fort Worth with a bang! They brought the energy and stories to help us kick off our SFMA series. Here's what you'll hear in this week's #GroundskeeperChat:
    • Check-in with Brad
    • Wrangling Colby into the chat
    • The Dynamic of the crew and culture
    • What's to come in 2026 for the UH Cougar Crew
    A little bit more about our guests... Brad Finn is the Assistant Athletics Director for Grounds, Facilities & Events at the University of Houston, Colby Murray is the Director of Grounds, Facilities & Events at The University of Houston.
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    26 mins
  • Power Couples: Groundskeeper Chat with Nick McKenna and Holly Kasperbauer

    Power Couples: Groundskeeper Chat with Nick McKenna and Holly Kasperbauer
    Mar 16 2026
    The final power couple of our SFMA series is Nick McKenna and Holly Kasperbauer joined Meg in Fort Worth. The two down minutes after finishing their session to rehash the content, the takeaways and much more in this week's chat. Here's what you'll hear in this #GroundskeeperChat:
    • Holly's origin story, rooted in turf
    • Holly & Nick in the classroom
    • Generational Intelligence: Leadership for a Multigenerational Workforce session recap
    A little bit more about our guests... Nick McKenna has been the Assistant Athletic Director at Texas A&M since 2011. He worked as a sports field manager for the university directly out of undergrad before spending time at Virginia Tech and then ultimately returning home to be an Aggie! Holly J. Kasperbauer joined the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University as assistant director of the Public Service Leadership Program but has a background in the agriculture and turfgrass sciences.
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    38 mins
  • Power Couples: Groundskeeper Chat with Mike and Lisa Goatley

    Power Couples: Groundskeeper Chat with Mike and Lisa Goatley
    Mar 10 2026

    The industry's yearly therapy session with the ultimate power couple, the Goatley's is here. The Goatley's joined Meg and Tyler Morris in Fort Worth at SFMA for the 2026 check in. Here's what you'll hear in this week's episode:

    - Work/Life Balance Session Recap

    - Breaking News: Retirement

    - Partner POV

    - Recap + what's to come

    A little bit more about our guests... Lisa Goatley is a Licensed Professional Counselor in a private practice. Mike Goatley is a Professor and Extension Turgrass Specialist at Virgina Tech University. Longtime friends of the Groundskeeper Chat series!
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    48 mins
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