One of the hardest working kids I know and a member of our grounds crew, graduated High School across the street from the ball park. He came over afterwards to lead a drag! Definitely a cool moment for him but for myself also. Proud of him!
@salemredsox
Getting Millie I thought it was for my own mental health. I have quickly come to realize she is good for the whole organization. Players, staff, and fans have grown to love her.
@DogsOfTurf
@salemredsox
Field is enjoying the second week of rest. Infield is still recovering from so much tarp time but we are looking good with the temps we have had in July.
“Salem madness” is what we call the next week and half. 5 college games, laser grading, mound/plate rebuild, pro team workouts. All before opening day next Friday.
Walk behind is down so using off week mower and came up with using small coco mat to keep pattern until we can fix the walk behind. Definitely much easier than a push broom.
Testing out different products for cleaning bases. Used tire cleaner, Dawn Power wash, scrubbing bubbles. I believe Dawn Power wash wins. Bases almost look new.
Two weeks of cleaning and organizing things to make it easier for day to day. Pretty happy with the way everything is setting up. Was able to hire an assistant today so I will say that’s a big win for the week.
Yesterday the time came to say goodbye to Marley. I got Marley my senior year in HS to help with the lost of my dad. He has been through so many hard times and so many good times with me. One thing that always made me whole was his love for our kids.
As a father of two little girls and also in the turf industry. Events like this make my heart warm for Ry or EJ if they make the decision to join the turf industry one day.
A lot of hard work went into our field over the last year. The honor of Field of Year from
@VirginiaSFMA
is just icing on the cake for my staff and I. Can’t wait to hang the banner in the shop.
Happy to announce I have accepted the Director of Field Operations position for the
@salemredsox
. I appreciate everyone that helped me along my journey with River’s Edge Park. Excited for this next chapter in my career!
Banner is up in the shop and we plan to hang it out at the fields during big events and tournaments. Great reminder to what hard work can do.
@FieldExperts
@VirginiaSFMA
@PLAYRoanoke
November 8th still mowing 3 days a week to existing KBG. Gotta love the transition zone. Time to get field back into shape for 2024 now that the sod is fully taken.
I joined the shower head flooding club thanks to
@TIMMMAY8
for putting me on it. Definitely a game changer!
(PS I suck at taking pictures one handed 🤣)
23 hours with tarp on. Now we have 65 degrees and 4 more games to end this week.
Side note: Millie finds the one puddle on the party deck 🤦♂️
@DogsOfTurf
@salemredsox
And that’s a wrap at River’s Edge Sports Complex! My staff and I took the complex to places the organization didn’t even know it was possible. It’s was a hell of a honor and ride. Next chapter starts Monday
EJ got to help me out today. Changed the HOC today in hopes to have a more favorable playing surface for the team in the 2nd half. Even thought I feel like I have gotten ahold of the surface I am still learning what it likes the most.
@VirginiaSFMA
@RevelsTractor
Military appreciation this weekend but I wanna show my appreciation all week. Freehand camo logo with 6 stars representing the 6 branches of the military.
@VirginiaSFMA
@FieldExperts
@salemredsox
Covering the infield and position spots for the next two days as the temps drop overnight.
Shout out to
@ndkinney1333
and
@codyylawsonn
for getting this done while I’m out.