Best MG Athletics Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 018 - Gus 1:22

22h ago1:22

1:22

Incoming MG senior Gus describes how participating in athletics and activities has helped him stay more productive, along with achieving at a higher level.By MG Athletics

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Episode 017 - Officer Wunsch 1:20

1d ago1:20

1:20

Monona Grove High School's School Resource Officer Luke Wunsch discusses the value of high school sports and extra-curricular activities. Officer Wunsch can be found at many of our after-school events, and it's a great listen this week!By MG Athletics

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Episode 016 - Mackenzie 1:26

2d ago1:26

1:26

Incoming MG Senior and state champion athlete Mackenzie discusses how she has overcome adversity in her athletic career, and the support system around her to make that happen. More great insight from our MG Students in this weeks episode!By MG Athletics

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66. Looking back and looking ahead with Rick Tegtmeier, CGCS, MG 36:49

3d ago36:49

36:49

In this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, we visit with Rick Tegtmeier, CGCS, MG, director of grounds at Des Moines Golf and Country Club who is on the brink of retirement after a hall-of-fame-worthy, 40-year career in golf course management. Rick talks about his start in the industry at a local nine-hole course, some of the technological innovations h…

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Episode 015 - Dr. Fredrich 1:49

24d ago1:49

1:49

Dr. Tanya Fredrich, new superintendent for the Monona Grove School District stops by to give some insight on balancing the competitive aspects of sports with the educational and developmental needs of student-athletes. Students, take notes as there is a lot of quality insight that will enhance our programs. A great listen this week!…

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Episode 014 - Julia 2:01

1M ago2:01

2:01

Going to be a senior this fall, MGHS Student Julia talks about the many things she is involved in, along with a memorable interaction with an audience member after one of her performances. Julia also provides excellent insight in to the reach of our programs beyond our four walls at the high school. Enjoy this weeks episode!…

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Episode 013 - Mr. Granville 2:32

1M ago2:32

2:32

MGHS Assistant Band Instructor Kyle Granville describes the strategies he uses to motivate and encourage students during tough times while learning new music or different instrument techniques.By MG Athletics

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65. Boots on the ground: A conversation with Envu’s Todd Lowe 58:51

27d ago58:51

58:51

In this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, we sit down with Todd Lowe, a former USGA agronomist who now is part of Envu’s Green Solutions Team. Lowe provides great insights into the El Niño weather pattern that was so nettlesome for golf course superintendents in Florida this past spring and whose effects are still being felt. Lowe shares his personal j…

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Episode 012 - Ava 1:03

1M ago1:03

1:03

MG Senior Softball Captain Ava takes a moment to discuss what sets apart successful teams from those that struggle in high school sports. A great listen and insight on what takes teams to the next level!By MG Athletics

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Episode 011 - Kiarra 1:17

2M ago1:17

1:17

MG Senior Kiarra talks about the significance of teamwork in their activities and how it contributes to success. Enjoy this insight!By MG Athletics

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Episode 010 - Nick 0:55

2M ago0:55

0:55

Senior MG Baseball Player Nick describes to us the bond and chemistry among teammates, and how it contributes to success on the field. Enjoy this weeks episode!By MG Athletics

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Episode 009 - Bree 1:02

2M ago1:02

1:02

As many of our athletics enter into the post-season, MG senior Bree gives us some insight on how being involved with activities and athletics has influenced her perspective on being competitive. Enjoy this week's listen!By MG Athletics

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64. A conversation about women in turf for Women’s Golf Day 2024 47:03

2M ago47:03

47:03

As a part of a partnership between GCM and John Deere, this episode of the GCSAA Podcast celebrates Women's Golf Day 2024 — which runs an entire week this year, May 28-June 4 — with a panel discussion among four women working in turfgrass management about the state of the women-in-turf movement. Devon Carrol, solution development manager with Envu,…

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Episode 008 - Rylan 1:28

2M ago1:28

1:28

MG Senior Golfer Rylan tells a story about his most memorable moment in high school sports in his career thus far. It's a great listen that will take any high school athlete back to their most memorable moment!By MG Athletics

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Episode 007 - Belle 1:41

3M ago1:41

1:41

Soccer season is underway, and MG Senior Belle gives us insight on how participating in activities and athletics has enhanced her character and leadership skills!By MG Athletics

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63. Fairways to Leadership: A conversation with GCSAA President Jeff White, CGCS 59:59

2M ago59:59

59:59

This episode of the GCSAA Podcast features GCSAA’s 87th president, Jeff White, CGCS. Jeff and podcast host Scott Hollister peel back the turf to reveal the meticulous craft of keeping a club like Indian Hills Country Club in pristine condition while navigating the strategic fairways of the GCSAA. Jeff talks about his introduction to the industry, h…

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Episode 006 - Eli 1:19

3M ago1:19

1:19

MG Senior Eli discusses how being involved in athletics and activities has impacted him beyond the school day. Enjoy this weeks episode!By MG Athletics

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Episode 005 - Laila 1:16

3M ago1:16

1:16

MG Senior Laila describes how they stay motivated in tough times. Enjoy the insight on this weeks show!By MG Athletics

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Episode 004 - Lucca 1:09

3M ago1:09

1:09

MG Senior Basketball Player Lucca talks about what inspired him to get involved with high school athletics. Enjoy the show!By MG Athletics

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62. Reflecting on a Legacy: A Journey Through Golf Management with Scott Hollister 41:11

3M ago41:11

41:11

This episode turns the tables on the longtime host of this podcast, Scott Hollister, as he prepares to depart GCSAA after 26 years on the job. Scott offers us a candid look into his long tenure with GCSAA and GCM , from the adrenaline of the 2000 U.S. Open to the solidarity felt during the industry's trials post-9/11. Alongside Howard Richman, Scot…

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Episode 003 - Sam 1:40

4M ago1:40

1:40

For this week's edition of the podcast, MG Senior Swimmer Sam talks about how participating in high school athletics has taught him the value of teamwork. Enjoy the listen!By MG Athletics

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Episode 002 - Natalie 1:14

4M ago1:14

1:14

The MG Musical is right around the corner, and on this episode we chat with one of the leads in Natalie. Natalie takes a moment with us to describe academic balance with extracurricular activities.By MG Athletics

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Episode 001 - Aubrey 0:58

4M ago0:58

0:58

On this edition of the podcast, we chat with MG Senior Basketball player Aubrey describing a challenging moment in her career. Enjoy!By MG Athletics

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61. Jason Sfire on Breaking Barriers in Golf for Adaptive Athletes 57:52

4M ago57:52

57:52

When life throws a curveball, how do you swing back? In this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, Jason Sfire, an incredible advocate for adaptive athletics, opens up about his journey as an adaptive athlete in golf — a narrative that's as much about his own conquests as it is a beacon for inclusivity and accessibility in sports. In a heartfelt discussion…

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Introduction 1:05

4M ago1:05

1:05

The inaugural episode of the "MG Activities/Athletics Minute," your go-to source for all things activities at Monona Grove High School in Monona, Wisconsin. In this podcast series, we'll be diving into the exciting world of high school athletics and activities, bringing you interviews, insights, and updates from our dedicated student-athletes, tale…

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60. Amy and Joe Bockerstette, Recorded Live at the 2024 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show 25:55

5M ago25:55

25:55

Amy Bockerstette caught the attention of the golf world in 2019 after getting the opportunity to play the famed 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale with professional golfer Gary Woodland during a practice round for the Waste Management Open. On this episode of the GCSAA Podcast — recorded live during the 2024 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in Phoenix — we…

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59. GCSAA CEO Rhett Evans 59:05

7M ago59:05

59:05

On this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, we take a look back at the year that was in 2023 and a look ahead to what's ahead in 2024 with association CEO Rhett Evans. We review high points from the year that was, including the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in Orlando (7:30), Rounds 4 Research (11:30), First Green (20:55) and the Women's Leadership Aca…

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58. A conversation with Don Hearn, CGCS Retired 53:53

7M ago53:53

53:53

This episode of the GCSAA Podcast features another in our occasional "Legends of Turf" series as we sit down with Don Hearn, CGCS Retired. Hearn is the current executive director of the GCSA of New England, but his influence extends well past that role. He spent nearly 40 years as a working superintendent in New England, including a 29-year stay at…

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57. Emily Casey and Andy Huber on Javelinas, Going Viral and Life at Seven Canyons Golf Club 1:10:16

8M ago1:10:16

1:10:16

This episode of the GCSAA Podcast dives into the wild kingdom that has been Seven Canyons Golf Club in Sedona, Ariz., this fall with two folks responsible for the care of that property — Director of Agronomy Andy Huber and Assistant Superintendent Emily Casey (@emcaseyturf). The team at Seven Canyons has been dealing with widespread turf damage cau…

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56. Surviving Hurricane Ian with Roy Jones and Kyle Sweet, CGCS 1:11:41

10M ago1:11:41

1:11:41

In this episode of the GCSAA Podcast — recorded live from the soon-to-be-opened clubhouse at The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club on Sanibel Island, Fla. — we sit down with Roy Jones and Kyle Sweet, CGCS, to discuss their experiences as golf course superintendents who experienced Hurricane Ian one year ago. Jones oversees The Dunes, while Sweet is in cha…

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55. Kayla Kipp and Bri Kenny on women in turf and golf's sustainability movement 58:08

11M ago58:08

58:08

On this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, guest host Kayla Kipp, CTEM, the equipment manager at Nemacolin Resort in Farmington, Pa., sits down for a wide-ranging discussion with Bri Kenny, who is the manager for environmental science with Troon. The pair talk about Kenny's career, golf's growing sustainability movement and their experiences in the wome…

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54. Zac Reicher, Ph.D., on a year of uncertainty and Envu's Green Solutions Team 47:17

12M ago47:17

47:17

In this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, we sit down with Zac Reicher, Ph.D., a Green Solutions Team Specialist for Envu, which has sponsored this podcast almost since its inception. We talk with Reicher about his path into a career in turf, his long stint as a member of the academic community, his role with Envu and how he works with golf course supe…

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53. Bubba Wright on the 2023 U.S. Women's Open and Life at Pebble Beach 44:20

1y ago44:20

44:20

This episode features a conversation with Bubba Wright, the GCSAA Class A superintendent at Pebble Beach Golf Links, as he and his team prepare for the 2023 U.S. Women's Open, July 3-9. We talk about what's gone into readying the course for the first women's professional event to be contested at Pebble Beach since the 1940s, Wright's long affiliati…

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52. A conversation about women in turf on Women's Golf Day 2023 55:54

1y ago55:54

55:54

As a part of a partnership between GCM and John Deere, this episode of the GCSAA Podcast celebrates Women's Golf Day 2023 — which runs an entire week this year, May 31-June 6 — with a panel discussion among five women working in or pursuing careers in turfgrass management about the state of the women-in-turf movement. Kayla Kipp, CTEM, the equipmen…

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51. Chris Tritabaugh on Communications, the Ryder Cup and F1 58:10

1y ago58:10

58:10

In this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, we sit down with Chris Tritabaugh from Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minn., to discuss a wide variety of topics, most notably his foray into blogs, social media, podcasts and his new Substack newsletter as a way to communicate with golfers and his colleagues around the industry. You can find him at @C…

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50. Matt Muhlenbruch, CGCS, on Technology and Golf Course Management 1:06:27

1+ y ago1:06:27

1:06:27

On the 50th episode of the GCSAA Podcast, we dive into the ways technology is affecting the business of golf course management by talking with Matt Muhlenbruch, CGCS, from Hillcrest Country Club in Los Angeles. Following a recent major renovation, Hillcrest has adopted a number of high-tech tools in the management of the property — from soil sensor…

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49: Live from CTS 2023: Golf Magazine's Josh Sens 24:40

1+ y ago24:40

24:40

Recorded live at the 2023 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in Orlando, this episode features Josh Sens from Golf Magazine, who was among the media members who covered CTS. We talk about the popular Super Secrets column he produces for Golf.com, some of the favorite stories he's written during his career (hint: it includes an unauthorized trip to Nor…

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48. Live from CTS 2023: USGA's Matt Pringle 20:51

1+ y ago20:51

20:51

Recorded live at the 2023 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in Orlando, this episode features Matt Pringle, Ph.D., the managing director of the USGA Green Section. We discuss his unique path to his current role with the Green Section, the launch of the new GS3 greens management tool and the role Green Section agronomists play in the preparation for t…

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47. Goodbye Bayer, hello Envu: A conversation with Envu CEO Gilles Gaillou 35:33

1+ y ago35:33

35:33

This episode of the GCSAA Podcast features a conversation with Gilles Gaillou, the CEO of Envu, the newest company to enter the golf course management business. Born from Bayer Environmental Science and featuring all the same products from that company that superintendents will be familiar with, Envu is nonetheless an all-new entity that launched i…

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46. Inside the 2023 GCSAA Conference and Trade show 1:04:42

1+ y ago1:04:42

1:04:42

This episode of the GCSAA Podcast takes a deep dive into the upcoming GCSAA Conference and Trade Show, Feb. 6-9 in Orlando, with some of the GCSAA staff members leading efforts to put together an interactive experience you won't fine anywhere else. We talk with Ed Several, chief marketing officer, about noteworthy hands-on opportunities and the mai…

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45. Equipment management with Hector Velazquez and Howard Whitcomb 54:48

1+ y ago54:48

54:48

This episode of the GCSAA Podcast goes into the state of equipment management in golf with guest host Hector Velazquez (@HectorsShop on Twitter) chatting with Howard Whitcomb. Both have long histories working as equipment managers on golf courses, and both have found alternate paths following their days working in the industry. This episode feature…

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44. All About the Weather with Herb Stevens and Garrett Bastardi 1:06:58

2y ago1:06:58

1:06:58

This episode of the GCSAA Podcast goes deep into every superintendent's favorite topic — the weather — with Herb Stevens and Garrett Bastardi. Stevens is the founder of Grass Roots Weather, a service that offers personalized weather forecasting for golf course superintendents. He teamed with Bastardi to create the Turf Threat Tracker — or T3 — whic…

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43. A conversation with TPC Deere Run's Alex Stuedemann, CGCS 34:22

2y ago34:22

34:22

Recorded live from TPC Deere Run during the week of the PGA Tour's John Deere Classic, this episode features Alex Stuedemann, CGCS, the longtime director of golf course operations at the Quad City standout, who is transitioning into a new position as the director of agronomy for the PGA Tour's TPC network of courses. We talk about his time in the Q…

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42. A conversation with Mel Lucas, CGCS Retired 1:12:13

2y ago1:12:13

1:12:13

This episode of the GCSAA Podcast continues our occasional series of conversations with some of the most influential figures in golf course management as we chat with Mel Lucas, CGCS Retired. Lucas is a 60-year GCSAA member, served as the association's national president in 1980 and has played a vital role in supporting turfgrass management beyond …

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41. Lorabeth Catterson on Women's Golf Day 2022 50:47

2y ago50:47

50:47

This episode of the GCSAA Podcast tips its cap to Women's Golf Day by talking with Lorabeth Catterson, the assistant director of agronomy at Hillcrest Country Club in Los Angeles. The five-year GCSAA member talks about her career, what first drew her to the profession and the trials and triumphs she's experienced along the way. You can read more ab…

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40. From Holey Moley to Diversity in Golf: A conversation with Craig Kirby 49:10

2y ago49:10

49:10

In this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, we sit down for a conversation with Craig Kirby, the founder and CEO of Golf. My Future. My Game., which is an effort to create educational and career opportunities in the game for women, millennials, communities of color and children. We talk about Kirby's long career in politics, his role in diversity efforts…

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39. 2022 GCSAA President Kevin Breen, CGCS 49:43

2+ y ago49:43

49:43

In this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, we sit down with newly elected GCSAA President Kevin Breen, CGCS , who is the golf course superintendent at La Rinconada Country Club in Los Gatos, Calif. We talk about his career in golf course management, his passion for industry service and what he hopes to see the association accomplish during his year in o…

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38. Live from the 2022 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show: Bob Farren, CGCS 23:44

2+ y ago23:44

23:44

Pinehurst Resort's Bob Farren, CGCS, is the guest on this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, the second that was recorded live at the 2022 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in San Diego. We talk with Farren about his long, storied career in golf course management, why mentoring others in the business is so important to him, and what it meant to him to be …

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37. Live from the 2022 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show: Chad Mark 24:28

2+ y ago24:28

24:28

In this episode, recorded live at the 2022 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in San Diego, we sit down the Chad Mark, the GCSAA Class A superintendent at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. We talk with Chad about his journey into a career in golf course management, the full-scale renovation of Muirfield Village, what went into hosting back-…

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36. Rhett Evans on the 2022 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show 48:53

2+ y ago48:53

48:53

In this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, we sit down with GCSAA CEO Rhett Evans to discuss the association's upcoming Conference and Trade Show in San Diego. We go over the latest Covid protocols in California, the reasoning behind the new name and the new schedule for the event, and all the exciting new events and sessions that will be available for …

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