Championship Turf: Keeping Westminster Green & the World Cup Ready with Jake Mays

In this episode, hosts Wyatt Garfinkle and Ashaan Patel sit down with the mastermind behind Westminster's pristine athletic facilities: Grounds Manager Jake Mays. If you’ve ever wondered how the campus fields stay in flawless, championship-ready condition year-round despite heavy traffic and unpredictable Georgia weather, Jake pulls back the curtain on the science, strategy, and hard work that goes on behind the scenes.But Jake’s turf expertise extends far beyond our campus gates. He also shares his incredible experience working on the elite, high-stakes team that installed the professional grass pitch at NRG Stadium in Houston for the FIFA World Cup. Jake breaks down the intense logistics, the cutting-edge technology, and the extreme pressure of prepping a field for the world’s greatest soccer stars on sport's biggest stage.From local lawn secrets to global stadium standards, this conversation is a must-listen for sports fans, athletes, and anyone who appreciates the dedication it takes to build a world-class playing surface.