Pioneer Athletics is an innovative manufacturer and supplier for the sports turf and athletics indus
Founded in 1905 in Cleveland, Ohio, Pioneer Athletics is an innovative manufacturer and distributor of high-performing natural & synthetic turf athletic field coatings, field maintenance equipment, natural turf seed and fertilizers, sports field accessories, disinfection solutions, and facility branding materials.
08/05/2026
Congratulations on 5 years to the Women in Turf Team! Each summer since 2022, the has brought together an all-star crew to help set the stage for the and it’s been incredible to watch this journey evolve, gain momentum and make a real impact in our industry ⭐️
Every great conversation deserves a great introduction. 🎙️
We gave Groundskeeper Chats a fresh new intro to better reflect the incredible community behind the sports turf industry. Here's a first look!
Thanks for listening, sharing, and being part of the conversation. More great guests are on the way. 🌱
07/24/2026
Game Day Flo(rescent) orange glowing bright in Columbus last night. Cosmic baseball extends into the weekend at Huntington Bank Park. Cheers to the Columbus Clippers grounds crew!
Three surfaces. One trusted partner.
✅ Natural Grass
✅ Synthetic Turf
✅ Pavement
Whatever your robot is painting, Pioneer Athletics has the paint engineered to perform. Your source for all robotic paint solutions.
https://pioneerathletics.com/painting-fields/field-paints/robot-paint
07/14/2026
Our final Fort Worth recording is here! Dan Sandor helped us close out our show and we definitely saved one of the best for last!
Tune in for Dan's journey into the turf industry, the power of mentorship, and why preparing the next generation of sports field managers is his greatest passion.
Listen wherever you get your podcast!
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4bH0Tbg
Apple: https://bit.ly/4gzpylD
07/07/2026
🎙️ Darren Criswell joined us for a to discuss mentorship, leadership, career growth, and why the toughest days build the best teams.
Plus...ping pong, Marvel, and Turf Avengers. 🏓
Listen wherever you get your podcasts:
Spotify: https://bit.ly/44gtMY2
Apple: https://bit.ly/3RiTatb
06/30/2026
Our latest Groundskeeper Chat is live!
This week, we are joined by Ryan Lefler, Field Superintendent of the WooSox Grounds Crew, to talk about his unexpected path into professional baseball, building a grounds crew culture that keeps people coming back, and the behind-the-scenes work that goes into keeping the game going ⚾️
🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!
Apple: https://bit.ly/4gOcg4H
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4avqDqK
06/18/2026
The King of Kentucky joined us in Fort Worth to celebrate the impact SFMA - Sports Field Management Association has had on his community at both the local and national level.
Listen to Marcus Elswick's Groundskeeper Chat here:
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4egCzip
Apple: https://bit.ly/4eQcRBp
06/16/2026
City of Phoenix's, Sarah K. Martin, stopped by our booth at the SFMA - Sports Field Management Association conference to catch up and conduct our year in review. Sarah and Meg focused on the importance of community and how organizations like SMFA can play a pivotal role in someone's career and life.
Listen here:
Apple: https://bit.ly/4venxzP
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4xujRv4