New England Sports Field Management Association | Winter 2026
New England Blade spotlights Windham School District Grounds Manager Robin Wilson. Also covers synthetic vs. organic effects on soil properties and soil health.
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President’s MessageNE-SFMA News
One of NE-SFMA’s founding fathers, James “Jimmy” Connelly passed away peacefully on September 30, 2026.
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Beautiful fall weather, an impressive athletic field, and outstanding educational content made NE-SFMA’s recent Sports Field Forum at Rentschler Field at Pratt & Whitney Stadium a tremendous success.
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Q & A with NE-SFMA Member and Windham School District Grounds Manager – Robin Wilson – winner of SMFA’s 2025 High School Football Field of the Year award.
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By Dr. William M. Dest – University of Connecticut – Storrs | and Dr. J. Scott Ebdon, Emeritus Professor, University of Massachusetts – Amherst
Long-term comparisons between organic and synthetic management suggests competing benefits. Synthetic practices provide better wear tolerance while organic practices promote better soil health.
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