And Figuring Out Which One That Is Exactly | By Zach Kerns STADIUMS:
A few months ago, my turf guys began a process that can be heartbreaking to many
peo-
ple - stripping out our stadi- a subtle way to do it. You pretty much wind up with dirt at the end of it, when you started with something which you’d win yard of the
year and be the envy of your neighbors. This pitch was award winning - STMA Field of the year three times running. Why did we tear
it out when we were getting great results? To set the bar just a little higher. We needed to re-sod a larger area than usual, due to a tough tran-
sition from winter to spring in Georgia and were presented with an opportunity. Instead of simply returning with the standard grass, - ural grass by going to synthetic, we were presented with the hybrid in North America with natural grass grown through a synthetic base to add rigidity. The cushioning comes from the natural grass and - section of the turf) rather than relying on the root system. There are the bar, so we took it.
of this article. When I was younger I used to compete in track thoughts.
SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE… UNLESS IT’S A SPRINT:
All races were not created equal. Long distance running is all about strategy and patience. It’s the epitome of the tortoise and the hare. You have to know your ability and your endurance to be able to perform to your highest level. How many races have we seen that one racer goes out at a pace that cannot be sustained and winds up near the back of the pack? Too many to count in my book. Contrast that patience with the explosive 100-meter dash. An all-out sprint that is done within seconds. The slightest hesitation could cost you the race, which makes waiting in the starting blocks on the gun one technique with the bar you’ve set. When you benchmark yourself against other venues, make sure
they are competing in the same event you are. We have found that our pitch is something that makes us special, so making sure it is top
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YOUR PUSH HAS TO COME FROM WITHIN (BUT MAY NEED A LITTLE HELP):
Many races end with a “kick” at the end of it. Even if you are in a distance race, which requires pacing for long periods, you may drop hope to have just enough left to pass the people you may have been catch you.
get you going, but there are things that they can do. I used to position people in the last turn of a race to give that “Go!” just as I needed to really dig deep. I would feel that shot of adrenaline and break into Similarly, we can all set up our cheering sections for our venues.
This can be feedback from our clients and patrons that fuels us to continue thriving or to improve our processes, depending on what’s received. Reporting is always a great way to keep ourselves account- help in this area is to set expectations, both for internal and external audiences. The expectation that our coaches, our fans, and even our our capabilities.
DON’T BE AFRAID OF FINDING A NEW BAR:
To a 17-year-old, a javelin is simply a giant lawn dart that is just calling your name. Who doesn’t want to spin in a circle and throw a heavy Frisbee (discuss) as far as you can? Anyone who knows me could assume that high jump wasn’t my specialty; however, a big blue foam mat is way too enticing to not jump on. The triple jump is a hop, skip, and a jump into a big sandbox, why not give that a try? Each time I did one of these things, I now had a “bar” that could - self to evaluate your “bars,” be ready to compete in areas you never thought you would.
can move the bar just a little higher and try to make it over it. Once you do, be ready to raise it one more rung and do it again.
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RAISING THE BAR,
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