Hopkins: Last year we changed all the paint schemes and logos, installed new goals, switched brands of paint, and changed most of our manage- ment plan. We also changed schools three times because of an earthquake. This year I am hoping our changes are not as drastic. We are laying sod on the area where spectators enter the bleachers and are making some small changes in the paint schemes. We are also looking at doing some land- scaping that will promote school spirit. As always, we are constantly looking for ways to improve what we are doing and make it more efficient. I try to instill in the students that they should never be satisfied with the status quo but should always be looking for ways to improve.
ago, it seemed to be a natural fit for me. I requested to have a major roll in managing the fields because I felt that that was the only way to effectively teach my students.
SportsTurf: What changes if any are you implementing for the winning field in 2012?
agers. As the field gets more technical, sustainable management practices become more of the norm and not the exception. Also managers are going to have to educate themselves more in the future than ever before as they decide between synthetic or natural fields. ■
manager's job changing in the future? Hopkins: I think education and research will play a major role in the future of sports turf man-
SportsTurf: How do you see the sports turf
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