Brentsville Turfgrass Management Program.Inspiring students to transform the World of Turf one field at a time. Tiger Turf Talk Podcast. This account not a PWCS
To say we are heart broken is an Understatement, but we celebrate the moments that we have with Ryland. We cherish the best person we know. We know you will be watching over us making sure we have that perfect lines you always strived for. Rest easy Ryland. 10/9/03- 9/15/2021.
Truly one of the most incredible moments in our programโs history. Our students were tasked with working alongside the
@Panthers
grounds crew, prepping the field for the ACC Championship. Thank you,
@TifDan14
, for bringing the next generation to the professional on stage.
A highlight of the
@FieldExperts
conference this year was presenting with industry leader
@leahlou2
on the significance of the Sports Field Manager and strategic ways of bringing awareness to those outside our industry about this incredible profession. โAll it takes is ONE!โ ๐ค๐ผ๐ค๐ผ
We are excited to announce that our program has been hired to help at Audi Field tomorrow with the conversion from MLS soccer to XFL football. This is an incredible opportunity for our students to showcase their skills. Follow our journey on the
@PWCSNews
Snapchat and instagram!
Just going to leave this here โฆโฆ County official Friday night: โI thought they were not going to install artificial Turf on the stadium field at Brentsvilleโ ๐๐๐
#grasscandomore
#ironcutter
"It may not work out how you think it will or how you hope it does. But believe me, it will all work out."
Excited to announce I have completed my Doctorate in Educational Leadership. I cannot thank my students enough for pushing to be better every day. Love you all๐ค๐ผ
-Dr. Miller
Ryland has always been strong &resilient,but now that life has thrown him a curveball he is stronger & more resilient than ever. In times that are already uncertain & challenging,he is facing a cancer diagnosis.Ryland, your BD Turf Family stands behind you and loves you always!๐
Super proud of our Brentsville Turf Team for placing 7th in the
@FieldExperts
Collegiate Student Challenge against some of the top Turfgrass programs from across the country! Fantastic work by our students dedication to preparation being the only high school program to compete.
Truly an incredible moment to have our students there to accept the
@FieldExperts
National Field of the Year award! All the hard work and dedication of our students being recognized as one of the best Natural grass playing surfaces in the country.
@BDHSNews
@PWCSNews
Crazy second day at the
@FieldExperts
conference! I love this industry and the incredible people I call my friends! The mentors over the years and the relationships you build are like no other. I truly cannot thank everyone that came out today! There truly is nothing like it ๐ค๐ผ๐ค๐ผ
It is not always about the glam shot but the process and what can be done with sound cultural practices. We are so beyond proud of our students, who have taken their own time this summer to create the best and safest playing surface for our athletes.June 28th-July 14th-August 8th
Congratulations to our students on winning one of the biggest national competition in the STMA. We are the first high school to win. We want to thank everyone who supported us by voting. We are overwhelmed and grateful. Special thanks to
@SuperPWCS
for your continued support.
And then there was one! Congratulations to our 2019 Stars & Stripes Winner, STMA Member, Andrew Miller.
Andrew's 'Friday Nights in Small Town USA' design received more than 1,600 votes.
As our winner, Andrew is headed to the 2020 STMA Conference, free of charge. Well done!
I wanted to take a moment to thank the admin,staff,parents, and community of Brentsville because none of this would have been possible without your support. Most of all I would like to thank the students, for creating what the program is today -Mr. Miller
They're young. They have an enthusiastic leader. They're poised to change the turfgrass development game. Introducing the Turfgrass Tigers (and the rest of our November issue).
Congratulations to Andrew Miller on winning the seventh annual Mowing Patterns Contest!
His entry 'Nations Largest Classroom' was designed in Nokesville, Virginia where Miller is the Program Advisor for the Brentsville High School turfgrass management program.
Truly honored to accept the
@FieldExperts
Field of the Year award on behalf of our students. Their work truly is remarkable. To be surrounded by mentors, friends, colleagues, and former students made it that more special of a night. Added bonus of winning alongside a good friend
Super excited to be presenting next week at the
@FieldExperts
Conference with Industry Leader
@leahlou2
about strategic ways of promoting the Sports Field Management Industry. Our presentation is directly after the General Session. We are excited to see everyone there!
We are honored to be the recipient of the 2021
@FieldExperts
Presidentโs Award for Leadership, for the work of our students having an impact, influence, and inspiring sports field mangers around the world. In loving memory of Ryland,
@aggiefieldguy
it truly means the world.
I'm often asked how can we bring in the next generation of Industry Professionals. There truly is only one way to accomplish it and that is to INSPIRE! Incredible careers are a result of mentors that inspire those around them each and everyday.
@TifDan14
@leahlou2
@Bryan_Turf
We are honored to receive for the 3rd year in a row the National Field of Excellence for Donald Lambert field. We are beyond proud of our students for receiving the honor for Sean Russel Cutsworth Field and BD Softball park too. So proud of our Seniors for their dedication!
With Donald Lambert field being removed Monday we wanted to share some of our students favorite works over the past couple years. We are extremely excited for the future with the install of the cutting edge IronCutter Bermudagrass!
#naturalgrasscantakemore
Everyone please go vote for our studentโs entry in the national Sports Turf Managers Association Mowing pattern contest. Entry:โThe Nationโs Largest classroomโ. Pictured below. The kids worked hard on this.
@SuperPWCS
@PWCSNews
@BDHSNews
@BrentsvilleSpo1
We need your help! One of our students has been fighting brain cancer. Members of the Turf industry have started a fundraiser to support him! We challenge all turf managers to support and wear their Ryland Strong shirts Across America. Be sure to share!
We are excited to announce that we have officially received our new greenhouse. Thank you to our administration,
@CTE4pwcs
, and
@PWCSNews
for all you did to make this happen. We cannot wait to get our students in to learn in their new greenhouse!
@PWCSChairman
@Adele4SchoolBrd
Game 4 is set! Students are starting to master the different aspects of preparing the field, getting better each week! Proud of their growth and dedication to their work.
#tigerturfgrass
Truly an incredible experience to have two of our students as members of the all
@womeninturfteam
Grounds Crew at the Softball
@LittleLeague
World Series this past week. To see our students fully immersed in the industry is something truly special. Launching Thriving Futures ๐
This is a must-watch Episode with SportsTurf Superintendent of
@msstate
,
@msudawg2004
! Loved talking about the significance of feedback and providing the best playing surface possible! We cannot thank Brandon enough for inspiring our students!
@FieldExperts
@SEC
@PWCSNews
We wanted to thank
@FieldExperts
for the industryโs highest honor. Thank you to all of the industry professionals that have made a positive impact on our program.But most of all I want to thank all of our students for their dedication to our program and our 2018 Field of the Year
Oct. 21st, 2022 vs. Oct. 21st, 2023
Turfgrass genetics are an absolute game changer for field managers. Shout to
@MVPGenetics
IronCutter Bermudagrass, incredible performance throughout the season.
We want to send a huge shout out to the entire
@womeninturfteam
for inspiring us all through your incredible works. Huge congrats to the new President of
@FieldExperts
,
@SportsTurfSun
! So excited to see the advancement of all Sports Field Managers under your leadership!
I wanted to take a moment to thank all of my seniors for your dedication to the program that we have built together. You all earned a National FOY & brought the Brentsville Turf name to so many in our community. You will be greatly missed.Thank you and I love you all.-Mr. Miller
I think what frustrates me the most is that they stated there a limitations on natural grass specifically with what the grounds crew can do. They did not include the words or view point of the sports field manager. Do not speak for those WHO DO!
One of the greatest moments in my career being the recipient of the
@FieldExperts
2023 George Toma Golden Rake Award. I am not sure what I did to deserve it, but I am so grateful to be recognized by my peers. I will continue to do my best for this industry... and Then Some!!!
So excited for our next stop at Iowa Stat with one of my favorite people in this industry Joe Hill!
@CycloneTurf
has some incredible projects with hybrid systems and the conversation of synthetic back to turf. An absolutely incredible conversation with the best. Episode soon! ๐ค๐ผ
Exam day for our Turf Students! They absolutely crushed it! A cornerstone of our program is performance based exams where students truly master industry skills. We are so proud of our students as they did their best work all season! The future is Bright!
@FieldExperts
2 years..I have been thinking about you a lot recently 12. We were truly blessed to have you in our lives Ry. We strive everyday to have the the determination, strength and passion that you had for everything. Cherish those around you everyone. We miss you ๐ค๐ผ๐ค๐ผโค๏ธโค๏ธ
#PlayLikeRy
We are truly honored to be selected as STMA Field of the Year, the highest honor in our industry. We are so proud of our studentโs work being recognized as the best in the nation. This one is for you Ryland๐๐ผ๐๐งก๐ค!
@PWCSNews
@LDMcDade
@InsideNoVA
@Adele4SchoolBrd
@PWCSChairman
The 2021 Schools and Parks Sporting Grounds Field of the Year is Donald Lambert Field at Brentsville District High School in Nokesville, VA.
Congratulations to STMA Member, Drew Miller and his team!
We are truly honored to have Donald Lambert Field and Brentsville Softball Park being selected as
@pioneerathletic
National Fields of Excellence. Our student's work ethic is unparalleled, and continue to be recognized by the turf industry as one of the best facilities in the US.
On our way down to Charlotte this past week our students were lucky to meet with one of our industyโs best
@casey_carrick
! Casey we cannot thank you enough for the tour of one of the best college facilities in the country! We really appreciate you taking the time!
@FieldExperts
We are so excited to be at the Softball Little League World Series, getting the chance to talk with the first ever all Female grounds crew in the history of Field Management. Truly an incredible experience with some of the best people in the industry! Podcasts to come soon!
Not a day goes by that we don't think about you Ryland. Today would have been your 18th Birthday. If everyone would please consider donating today to the foundation to help other children with their fight in his honor. We miss you bud.
#RylandStrong
The first time is always nerve-racking but seeing students take the leap and learn from experiences. That is what we do! Whether it is a mistake or success we are always learning. Love to see it!
#tigerturfgrass
@PWCSNews
@CTE4pwcs
Our turf students had an extremely productive day for their first time on the machinery. We have a long way to go but an outstanding start!!
#tigerturfgrass
#weareback
What a crazy season! So much to reflect on. Awesome trips to see
@VAturf
and
@gjrinehart
.Students meeting with industry leaders like
@JodyGillTurf
.We got to share our work with
@GCImagazine
.Thank you so much to all who took part in this incredible start to the 19-20 school year.
We want to send a huge shout out to all the
@womeninturfteam
on National Girl & Women in Sports Day! Thank you for inspiring my students everyday with your lifeโs work. You are changing the game for the better!
#QuackQuack
๐ฆ
Our students have received the top honor of the John Kaminski Leadership Award from the
@GCImagazine
for our studentโs work on our classroom podcast Tiger Turf Talk! We are so proud of our students for making the best of every opportunity no matter the circumstances
@PWCSNews
Happy senior night to
@BdhsSoftball
!! Our students put in a little extra work to make their night special. Love seeing our students creativity run wild and execute the plan they created!! That is what our turf program is all about.
@PWCSNews
@FieldExperts
@BrentsvilleSpo1
We are so beyond proud of our students and their continued success. Their dedication and love for our program are why we continue to grow!Want to thank our incredible admin team for supporting and challenging us to be better every year
@LDMcDade
@PWCSNews
@BDHSNews
@FieldExperts
An award-winning Prince William County high school turf grass program is sending students to Charlotte this winter to help prepare the field for the ACC Championship football game.
Our students received the 2023
@FieldExperts
Football Field of the Year! Truly an incredible honor that speaks to our student's dedication and passion for our sports fields. It was special to have students accept the award in person this year. Huge thanks to
@MVPGenetics
๐ค๐ผโ๏ธ๐ฑ
What a surreal experience getting the opportunity to work with my former students in a professional setting for the opener for
@HokiesFB
. I am so proud of them! I love my job and the opportunity for our students to have a thriving future in this industry!
@PWCSNews
@FieldExperts
We wanted to thank
@pioneerathletic
for the opportunity to host Tiger Turf Talk at the booth at the
@FieldExperts
conference. These were some of the best podcasts that we have ever recorded. An even bigger shout out to all of our incredible guests for taking the time. ๐ค๐ผ๐ค๐ผ๐ฑ๐
Best day of the year. Our students have all passed with a 90% or above on the Mower Safety Exam. So they got their first opportunity to get a feel on the mowers before our training course. The pure joy of our students is what it is all about!
@PWCSNews
Exciting day here at Brentsville. We have officially broken ground on our new greenhouse! Excited to see our incoming freshman working in our new state of the art classroom next year! ๐ฑ๐
#brentsvilleturf
@PWCSNews
@BDHSNews
One of our graduates,
@kota_garber28
had the incredible opportunity to spend some time on the
@Nationals
Grounds Crew. We are so proud of her and it is always great to see our students on an
@MLB
Field! Huge thanks to
@JTurnour
for allowing her this incredible opportunity!
Finished off our time in San Diego with a quick trip out to Sunset Cliffs. I wanted to thank our programs incredible alumni for representing Brentsville Turf so well discussing their work on different Golf Courses across the country. So beyond proud!
When I say future of our industry, this one is going the change this industry. Her excitement and passion for sports turf, she will take this profession to the next level. So excited to see where the future takes her. Any industry professional would be lucky to have her on staff.
What a whirlwind the first week of school was. Always one of the best times of the year to see how excited our students get experiencing sports field management for the first time. They take pride in their work! It is just the beginning!
#tigerturfgrass
We were presented our National Field of Excellence award today at school. Thank you
@pioneerathletic
for this honor. Could not be more proud of our students!
@Brandonmackey31
Time for the Regional Final for
@bdtigerfootball
in Nokesville tonight. Had to go with the Professional look for our 10th and final Home game of 2022. Grey out for our Hero Ryland! Play Like Ry tonight Tigers!๐ค๐ผ๐ค๐ผ๐
#RylandStrong
Big announcement for the future coming soon!
First Scrimmage of the year means our sophomores first time lining baseball and softball. Exciting time for our students getting prepared for the spring sports season. Awesome work ahead!
@FieldExperts
@PWCSNews
This past week was a special week for a very special member of our program.Teams across the county wore Ryland strong socks in support of his fight.Last night was the Ryland Strong game at Brentsville where our students were able to show their love for their friend.
#rylanstrong
Few words can truly describe this past weekend. But it was one of the greatest moments in my career to watch two of my students take the field with the
@womeninturfteam
that made up the Inaugural All-Female Grounds crew at the SLLWS. Industry-altering moment!
#SeeitBeit
โWhen you do something noble and beautiful and nobody noticed, do not be sad. For the sun every morning is a beautiful spectacle and yet most of the audience still sleeps.โ -John Lennon
Spent the afternoon in Fredricksburg to help out our local Minor League team the
@FXBGNats
, to get their logo set for the start of their inaugural season! Looking forward to seeing a couple of our students on the grounds crew this summer!
#VATurf
It's always a great day when you are out on
@ToroGrounds
equipment! Our young turf students going on the mowers for the first time after passing their mower safety exams. Everyoneโs favorite day!
@FieldExperts
@TheToroCompany
We cannot stress how fantastic this episode is with
@johnledwidge
, Head of SportsTurf and Grounds
@LCFC
! We discussed the significance of empowerment and the Clubโs development of a world-class SportsTurf academy that will change our industry's outlook. Fantastic!
@PWCSNews
Brentsville Turf spent the July 4th Holiday prepping the natural grass playing surface for the
@USMNT
@GoldCup
match in Charlotte this past weekend. Awesome experience for our students to see such a unique event in our industry. Huge thanks to
@TifDan14
and the crew!
@PWCSNews
The 2022 Schools and Parks Softball Field of the Year is Brentsville Softball Park in Nokesville, VA.
Congratulations to SFMA Member, Drew Miller and his team. ๐
With the school year starting, internships are finishing up.We had multiple students working in minor league baseball,local golf courses, and landscape companies.We are so proud of our kids and their hard work. Thanks to people like
@SfurlongScott
the industry has a bright future
What an absolute honor to be a part of the 2022 General Session for the
@FieldExperts
conference with industry pillars, Dr.
@Sorochan
and Abby McNeal! Awesome to discuss the โLabor of Loveโ session discussing the impact our program has on the industry!
@LDMcDade
@PWCSChairman
Not the end
@bdtigerfootball
was hoping for but truly an incredible run for the team and all our turf athletes. The 2023 Football Season was by far the best playing surface our students have ever produced. The pride they take in their work is unparalleled! Excited for the future!