Salem Red Sox's Director of Field Operations, Will Cole has always been on our radar and now he's making his first appearance on our Groundskeeper Chat series. Will brings vast experience to minor league baseball and has always found himself being pulled to sports turf. Will joined us days before his stadium welcomed the Banana Ball World Tour.

Here's what else you'll hear on this week's episode: 

  • How the Red Sox crew was preparing for Banana Ball 
  • Will's turf origin story
  • Will's mental health journey in minor league baseball 
  • The importance of networking and being involved in industry associations

A little bit more about our guest:

Will Cole is the Director of Field Operations for the Salem Red Sox and President of Virginia Sports Field Management Association.

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