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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 OTF: Groundskeeper Chat with Brian Hall

    Live from OTF: Groundskeeper Chat with Brian Hall
    Feb 12 2026
    Longtime friend of our show, Brian Hall, joined Meg and Chris in Columbus to receive his praise for helping us make the OTF live show a reality! Brian recapped a transformative year for the industry organization and all the exciting things to come! A little bit more about our guest... Brian Hall is the Facilities and Maintenance Director at Sylvania Recreation and Ohio Turfgrass Foundation Treasurer
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    26 mins
  • Live from OTF: Groundskeeper Chat with Pam Sherratt

    Live from OTF: Groundskeeper Chat with Pam Sherratt
    Feb 9 2026
    A guest who has been at the top of Meg's wish list, Pam Sherratt, joins us in Columbus for her first Groundskeeper Chat! Pam is the ultimate boy mom, OSU pillar and industry advocate and we were thrilled to hear her full turf origin story and much more in this week's #GroundskeeperChat:
    • OSU at the core of Pam's career
    • Meg's pitch to be a parent chaperone
    • People and creativity
    • OTF central to Pam's network
    • Pam's favorite student
    A little bit more about our guest... Pam Sherratt has been a Turfgrass Specialist with The Ohio State University for almost 30 years. She has played a large role in empowering the next generation of turfgrass professionals by being at the helm of OSU and groups like OTF and SFMA.
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    40 mins
  • Live from OTF: Groundskeeper Chat with Andrew Northeim

    Live from OTF: Groundskeeper Chat with Andrew Northeim
    Jan 29 2026

    Andrew Northeim, Senior Head Groundskeeper for the Columbus Crew, joined us at the Ohio Turfgrass Conference to talk all things turf—from industry advocacy to preparing fields on the world stage ahead of the World Cup.

    In this episode, we cover:

    - A rapid recap of Andrew’s turfgrass origin story

    - OTF 2025 at a glance

    - How Andrew strives for balance on and off the field

    - Building a strong network and tapping into industry resources

    A little bit more about our guest: Andrew’s story is Ohio to its core. A graduate of The Ohio State University’s Turfgrass Science program, he has spent nearly 12 years with the Columbus Crew, helping maintain one of the top playing surfaces in the league.
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    35 mins
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