Fields of Dreams

AFM: What are the most significant reasons why so many football programs across the country have invested in synthetic turf fields in the last decade? Jim Dobmeier of A-Turf: As athletic programs grow at schools across the country, the demand, and quite honestly the need, for synthetic grass has greatly increased. Today, many schools need to have a multi-sport playing field capable of handling continual use without fear of damage. As synthetic grass continues to deliver on the promise of providing consistent playability and outstanding durability, coaches and athletes alike are opting to switch from a natural to a man-made playing surface. Knowing synthetic grass can be used infinitely more times than its natural counterpart and remain in excellent playing condition is a tremendously valuable advantage. Eric Daliere of FieldTurf: One major reason is player safety. The findings of a