DVDs and Online Classes
2010 and 2011 STMA Annual Conference Education Session DVDs Available for Purchase
STMA is committed to providing current, relevant education to every member. Conference education sessions were digitally audio recorded and synchronized with corresponding PowerPoints and handouts. The recordings provide value to conference attendees, sports turf managers unable to make it to the conference, as well as industry professionals interested in staying current and educated in the turfgrass industry. Make sure to take advantage of this valuable opportunity to enhance your education and stay current with industry trends and research!
Click here to purchase the 2010 edition of the conference education program. Individual sessions are $17 and the complete set is $199. The complete set features 52 recorded sessions.
Click here to purchase the 2011 edition of the conference education program. Individual sessions are $17. The complete set of session recordings is $199 for members and $259 for nonmembers. The complete set features 34 recorded sessions.
Mound Building DVD and Home Plate and Infield Maintenance DVD
Do you find it difficult to get your infield ready for a game? Not sure how to fix that lip at the third base cutout? Unsure of the correct sand/clay mixture for your infield mix?
STMA, its charitable foundation SAFE, and the National Interscholastic Association of Athletic Administrators (NIAAA) have again teamed up to bring you a valuable educational tool for your library. Maintaining a Baseball or Softball Skinned Infield focuses on the basics of infield maintenance and answering the questions above and more.
STMA Board Members Larry DiVito, Head Groundskeeper, Washington Nationals and Jody Gill,CSFM, Grounds Coordinator, Blue Valley School District, lead you around the infield, dealing with lips, lines, water and much more. Larry provides some amazing insight and information used at the professional level, while Jody asks the right questions and helps the schools and parks and recreation sports turf manager get the most bang for their buck.
STMA will be offering the new Infield Maintenance DVD by itself for $15 (plus S&H), or as part of a New DVD Combo Pack with the Mound Building and Home Plate Maintenance DVD (see below) for $25 (plus S&H). Pick up these valuable resources for your informational library today by printing out the form here and faxing it back to 785.842.2977. 
Join Washington Nationals Head Groundskeeper Larry Divito (left) and Seattle Mariners Head Groundskeeper Bob Christofferson (right) in this 27 minute video as they walk you through how to correctly rebuild and maintain your facility's pitchers mound at a Major League level. Call STMA Headquarters at (800) 323-3875 to Baseball Mound Reconstruction: A Professional Approach for only $15. BONUS - On the same DVD get Home Plate Maintenance: A Professional Approach, an 8 minute instructional video filled with tips for maintaining your home plate area.
Click here for the DVD order form.
Online Training
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Course 1
Trying to do things on a Limited Budget
Dealing with Wear on Sports Fields
Managing Wear and Tear
Practical Fertilization for Sand-based Athletic Fields
Course 2
Practical Maintenance of Athletic Fields
Our Biggest Problem, Time and Manpower
How to Keep Your Participants Happy with 7 Games a Day
Tools for Conducting a Water Audit and Diagnosing Soil Conditions
Course 3
Developing a Comprehensive Master Plan to Improve Your Facilities and Reduce Field Overuse
Course 4
Building Athletic Fields - Construction, Renovation, Rootzones and Irrigation that Fits Your Budget
Course 5
Fertilizers & Plant Interactions for Sports Fields
Course 6
Equipment Calibration
Innovative and Creative Ideas to Save Time, Money and Effort
Infield Skin, Mounds and Home Plate Maintenance
