ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
The Inside Edge, hosted by former MLB Groundskeeper Paul Zwaska, is your go-to podcast for keeping ballparks at their best. Whether you’re maintaining a Little League field, a high school diamond, or a local rec park, we’re here to help you create safer, more playable infields. Tune in for expert advice, hands-on tips, and conversations that give you The Inside Edge on ballfield maintenance. Brought to you by DuraEdge.
Hosts:
Update frequency:
every 40 days
Average audio length:
61 minutes
Guest interviews
Has sponsors
English
United States
13 episodes
since April 4, 2025
episodic
LATEST EPISODE 🔗
On this episode of The Inside Edge, former big league groundskeepers Paul Zwaska and Tom Burns break down the most common mistakes they see groundskeepers and coaches make on the infield skin.
From watering technique to raking patterns to why cat litter is not a substitute for topdressing, Paul…
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PREVIOUS EPISODES 🔗
Former MLB groundskeeper Paul Zwaska visits the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, North Carolina, to explore one of the biggest debates in sports field management: natural grass vs. artificial turf.
As more facilities consider synthetic surfaces, Paul takes a walk through one of the …
In this episode of The Inside Edge, former MLB groundskeeper Paul Zwaska breaks down how he approached fundraising while managing a Little League complex.
From building relationships in the community to finding creative ways to bring in funding, Paul walks through the decisions, challenges, and…
Is your ballfield ready for the season? In this episode of The Inside Edge, former big league groundskeepers Paul Zwaska and Tom Burns sit down for a deep dive into spring sports field maintenance everything high school, middle school, and recreational field managers need to know before the first g…
In this episode of The Inside Edge, former MLB groundskeeper Paul Zwaska sits down with Andy Ommen, founder of Professional Outdoor Solutions, LLC, to talk about how he went from being a dedicated baseball parent and former college football player to winning Field of the Year and launching his own …
Before you pack up your rakes for the season, make sure your field is ready to handle the winter months. In this episode of The Inside Edge, former MLB Groundskeeper Paul Zwaska walks through a complete fall field maintenance checklist. Whether you manage a Little League, high school, or college fi…
In this episode of The Inside Edge, Paul Zwaska sits down with members of the Minnesota Baseball Association board to dive into the story of the Minnesota Town Ball Tournament. Together, they explore what it takes to build and sustain a thriving baseball tradition in small town America. From volunt…
Join us on Inside Edge as we dive into the world of ballpark design with expert Ross Clites. Discover the innovative strategies and insights that are transforming how we think about recreational ball fields. From the challenges of maintaining diverse surfaces to the art of creating memorable experi…
Join us on Inside Edge as we dive into the world of ballpark design with expert Ross Clites. Discover the innovative strategies and insights that are transforming how we think about recreational ball fields. From the challenges of maintaining diverse surfaces to the art of creating memorable experi…
Too hard? Too soft? Too dusty? For years, fixing infield problems meant guessing. More sand here, more clay there. But when you're working on a tight budget, you can't afford to get it wrong. In this episode of The Inside Edge, former MLB Groundskeeper Paul Zwaska talks about why guessing won’t cut…
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