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Sports Turf Manager

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High School

What high school courses should you take if you're interested in this career? Get your answers from the Architecture and Construction cluster Maintenance/Operations pathway.

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There are many colleges or universities in the U.S. that offer courses and degrees in sports turf management. The duration and curriculum of the course varies, depending on the program offered and the educational institution.

You will need training in horticulture, agronomy, the principles of irrigation, drainage, insects and pesticide usage, design and ecology. Business management, personnel management and communication skills are also important.

Courses in sports turf management are offered by institutes, colleges and universities. They consist of non-degree courses, workshops, certificate programs and degrees.

The degree courses usually include the study of soil science, horticulture and business management, and can be obtained over a two- to four-year period, on a full-time or part-time basis.

Practical experience sometimes is included in the study curriculum, and this will include working as part of a crew for a sports facility or golf course.

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