Testimonials
We asked Administrators, Athletic Directors, Coaches, and
players to share their experiences with their Turf Solutions game and
practice fields.
Perspectives on Turf Solutions Rubberized Fields
Mike McKenzie – Principal, St. Joseph-Ogden High
School, Ogden, IL: 217-469-2332
“The purpose of this letter is to express our gratitude for the
installation of crushed rubber on our football practice field. Prior to the
installation of the crushed rubber, we suffered numerous injuries to both
our football players as well as students in physical education. We no longer
have that problem.”
Jack Baldermann – Superintendent, Riverside-Brookfield
High School, Riverside, IL: 708-442-7500
“When I first heard of this idea of rubberizing the field I
was skeptical. After seeing the superior condition of the field after 12
weeks of play and the play that could have resulted in a major neck injury,
I am convinced that rubberizing the field was one of the best facility moves
we made this year or any other year. Turf Solutions has made a difference.”
Don Borgini – Head Football Coach, Carlinville High
School, Carlinville, IL: 217-854-3104
“ I just wanted to let you know how happy we are with the
rubber applications that were put on our practice and game fields. We did
not have a body to ground contact injury the entire season. Plus, our
players and coaches continued to comment on how much better their legs felt
each day. I would recommend the product to anyone, it is outstanding.”
Bob Rowland – Superintendent, Danville High School,
Danville, KY 859-238-1308
“While maintaining a better stand of grass throughout the
season has been a real plus, the true benefit of having this material
applied to the facility has been having a more player friendly surface for
our athletes. We believe that the surface on which our athletes practice and
play is as critical to their success as well as their safety as any piece of
equipment that they wear. It is our contention that this surface has helped
us reduce many of the nagging injuries like abrasions, bruises, and jams
that keep players from performing at their best. There is a strong
likelihood that this material has been a factor in reducing major injuries,
as well.”
Ken Leonard – Athletic Director & Head Football Coach,
Sacred Heart-Griffin High School, Springfield, IL: 217-546-3147
“We have not had any real injuries from practice. We are
able to practice in all weather and we have no mud on the field. When we are
done with practice, the players have no mud on their shoes or their uniforms
and their legs stay fresh.”
Glen West – Athletic Director & Head Football Coach,
Brenham High School, Brenham, TX: 979-277-6570
“The application of crumb rubber to our football practice
field and game has been amazing. The softness of the fields and the
condition of the fields was never imaginable until Turf Solutions applied
their product to our field. The crumb rubber they applied has made it easier
to mow, easier to manage and has already allowed us to cut down on our
watering. In just a matter of weeks, Turf Solutions has helped our fields
look and feel the best they ever have.”
Otto Zeman – Athletic Director & Head Football Coach,
Riverside-Brookfield High School, Riverside, IL: 708-473-6937
“This is something all schools will have in 10 years. The
field is soft and you don’t slip in the rain. It’s the greatest thing in
safety for the kids I’ve ever seen.”
Tim Dougherty – Athletic Director & Head Football
Coach, Edwardsville High School, Edwardsville, IL: 618-655-6744
“In 2001, we had both our football and soccer fields
serviced by Turf Solutions installing the rubberized natural grass fields.
It was not coincidence that we qualified for the Illinois State
Championships in both football and soccer that same year.”
Tim Schlosser – Athletic Director & Head Football
Coach, Franklin-Simpson High School, Franklin, KY 270-586-3273
“I can’t begin to tell you how good the field looked and
held up during the tough weather conditions. I would recommend this to any
high school or college that has high traffic on its fields. It is far and
away the greatest concept for helping natural grass that I have seen.In
addition to our football practice and game field, Franklin-Simpson High
School has since rubberized its soccer complex and baseball infield.
Bryan Erwin – Athletic Director & Head Football Coach,
La Marque High School, La Marque, TX 409-766-0746
“After looking at numerous solutions to our football field
problems, we believe that Turf Solutions is the most practical choice on the
market today. We were looking for something that could withstand our wet
Gulf coast weather yet still give us the advantages of natural grass. We
have found it in Turf Solutions. We are very pleased that our field is
living up to every promise that Turf Solutions so boldly predicted: enhanced
root zone growth, durability, water conservation and natural aeration”
Sam Harrell – Head Football Coach, Ennis High School,
Ennis, TX: 972-872-9885
“It’s great! The field has stayed soft. The players love
it. We have had several days of rain - we could have used the practice field
with the rubber, but everyone on the other practice fields would have been
covered in mud.”
Please get their perspective on this strategic investment. For
more information, please contact one of the following:
Bill Kelly: 217-306-4232
Ken Lonergan: 217-306-3019
Jim Stepp: 217-306-4216. |
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What Our Rubber Turf Does For Your Field
- Provides a safer playing surface
- Creates a cushion between grass & soil
- Reduces turf wear
- Turf needs less water
- Lessons soil compaction
- Reduces mud spots when field is wet
- Improves traction in all weather conditions
- Non abrasive, lessens injury to crown tissue, reduces scarring of grass blade
- 175 completed fields in 12 states
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