What They're Saying

“After a tornado hit the small town of Ringgold, Georgia on April 27, 2011, Ringgold High School's athletic complex was rebuilt.  Part of the rebuilding process was obtaining field turf for the football/soccer field.  Shaw won the bid and put down the turf during the early winter of 2012.  The field is shared with Ringgold Middle School and a large number of soccer clubs rent the field daily.  Needless to say, our turf has been played on a great deal.  The quality of the turf has allowed Ringgold athletics to utilize Shaw's turf for close to twelve years.  The surface is still in good shape, yet we have chosen to replace the turf this summer, once again using Shaw for their great product, great prices, and superb customer service.” 

Lee Shell

Athletic Director

“We've gotten rave reviews from our players on the turf,” Derek Jeter, CEO Miami Marlins said. “This turf is a lot different than the artificial surfaces that I've played on. When I was playing, I didn't particularly like the artificial surfaces. But this is as close to grass as you can possibly get.” 

Derek Jeter

Former CEO, Miami Marlins

"We are thrilled to have a Shaw surface on this field. We were deciding whether to put a natural grass surface in or consider a synthetic surface. We went to all of the manufacturers on the synthetic side and said, 'We aren't even going to consider this unless you can deliver to us the best playing surface in Major League Baseball.' Shaw's commitment to research and development specific to baseball have been second-to-none. However, its engagement with the study at Auburn demonstrated to our staff that Shaw was just as concerned about player safety as we were."

Rob Matwick

EVP of Business Operations, Texas Rangers

"In going through the process of evaluating the playing surface at Marlins Park in 2019, we set out to find a solution to combat the challenges we have experienced with growing natural grass in Marlins Park. We appreciate the extensive research and new technology from our partners at Shaw Sports Turf to help us deliver a consistent playing field designed to enhance safety for players and the playability for baseball." 

Derek Jeter

Former CEO, Miami Marlins

"I got involved in this study to make sure this was the best possible synthetic playing surface for our players to play on. I'm very confident this is going to be the best artificial playing surface in the game. It will be the safest for our players and for the fans. I'm really confident this is going to be a great product."

Jamie Reed

Senior Director, Medical Operations/Sports Science, Texas Rangers

"The challenges with growing natural grass in our climate and stadium have been well documented and we have considered alternate solutions for many years. We decided to make this change because the technology developed by Shaw is the best in existence and will provide a consistent playing surface and benefits to our players on the field while enhancing our fan experience throughout the ballpark." 

Derrick Hall

CEO, Arizona Diamondbacks

"Purchasing through NJPA allowed us to purchase the fields at a significant savings of 25 percent or so, and saved time to spec and bid the product. We had better control over the product as well. It saved us from cutting an entire field out of our project due to cost."

Mary-Jeanne Hutchison

Director of O’Fallon Parks and Recreation

“Synthetic fields represent the most consistent playing surface Shaw Sports Turf is an innovator, a market leader and a proven partner. We were excited to have their expertise engaged in our project. Shaw and their people deliver a state-of-the-art product through a quality service experience at an extraordinary value. We had meaningful discussions with the coaching staff, administrative team, project consultants and others on campus as we refined and determined a design direction for the field. We are thrilled with the outcome.”

Joe Parker

Director of Athletics, Colorado State Rams

“We are excited about our partnership with Shaw Sports Turf. After much due diligence, we found that this system was the most innovative and advanced in the industry.”

Brian Auld

President, Tampa Bay Rays

“Having Shaw Sports Turf in our football stadium has had a positive impact on our football program. It not only looks first class; it also allows us to practice, train, and play, no matter the conditions of the day.”

Eddie Courtney

Head Football Coach, Farragut High School

“The Shaw Sports Turf field allows us to continue to provide a first-class experience to our student-athletes. The multi-use surface allows our student-athletes to play on the surface for extended time periods, regardless of the weather. It is a terrific recruiting tool for our coaches to say that our student-athletes compete on a state-of-the art safe surface. Shaw’s team was very professional to work with and communicated with us throughout the process,”

Dr. Craig Poisson

Athletic Director, Springfield College

“These fields are above the Charles River, so we were especially concerned about fertilizers and other toxins that might be used on a natural grass field. We also appreciated the conservation of water and cost savings by using a synthetic field that needs little to no extra water. We took the extra measure to protect the safety of our student-athletes, and the thousands of others who will use these fields in the years to come. A state of the art facility using a surface such as the Shaw Sports Turf fields gives Simmons College and Brighton High School Athletics a decided advantage over its opponents, and it also enables us to be a candidate to host conference, state, and national post-season matches”

Jeremy Solomon

Director of Communications, Simmons College

“Maintaining our grass fields was too difficult. Switching to Shaw Sports Turf was only logical. We were already familiar with the product, so it was a natural choice for us.”

Juan Mascaro

Athletic Director, Brevard College

“We used to struggle especially with field regeneration from one season to the next, specifically from spring to fall sports since Lacrosse teams also play in the summer. But now that the school’s sports schedules are no longer dependent on the condition of the fields, scheduling is no longer an issue. We can have four levels of football and three levels of both boys and girls soccer all using the Shaw Sports Turf fields as needed with no problems.”

Ricky Michel

Athletic Director, Stillwater High School

“We decided to install Shaw Sports Turf because we wanted a surface we could use in all weather conditions, throughout the year, that wouldn’t deteriorate. The fields are an excellent venue to promote school unity and pride. ”

Bill Stephenson

Business Manager, Thayer Academy

“Our old turf has outlasted its life expectancy, and it is now time to replace it with a more modern product. Shaw Sports Turf was very cooperative to work with and had the product that we were looking for. This made our field the premier facility in the area.”

Dustin Allen

Athletic Director, Bolivar-Richburg High School

“This is a tremendous step forward for our schools, our programs, and our community, as well. Being a small community, we take a lot of pride in our school facilities. The whole community does. The field is really for everyone, not just our schools, but our community members, as well. It really is a step forward in the right direction to provide our kids with exceptional facilities. It’s something they can be very proud of. We think we have the best kids around and we want to provide the best facilities around and I think we’ve accomplished this.”

Dr. David Hicks

Superintendent, Bremen City Schools

“It was absolutely exceptional. I would say almost flawless. From the beginning to the end, we were immensely pleased with the timeliness of getting the project complete, the communication, we knew what was occurring and when it was occurring. The crews that installed it, from the drainage to the turf itself were very, very professional in the way they conduct themselves and we had zero concerns with the whole process.”

Dr. David Hicks

Superintendent, Bremen City Schools

“The Shaw Sports Turf fields installed in both venues provide our teams with improved playing surfaces as we look to continue the success these programs have achieved in recent seasons.”

Barry Collier

Vice President/Director of Athletics, Butler University

“Bowling Green State University was excited to partner with Shaw Sports Turf for the installation of the new turf field at Doyt Perry Stadium. The Powerblade fiber met the specifications established by BGSU and Sportworks Field Design. The turf is a high end performance field that provides our student-athletes with a first class competitive surface.”

Jim Elsasser

Associate Athletic Director for Internal Affairs, Bowling Green State University

“It’s a multi-use stadium now. We can use it for a lot of different events and not worry about the wear and tear of a grass field. The Shaw Sports Turf field is a time-saver for me and for our staff. In mowing season on a grass field, we were mowing it usually every other day and painting it for game nights. It’s a time saver for us and obviously, it saves money for us, as well.”

Rob Black

Head Football Coach, Fulton High School

“Our Practice Field is the most heavily used field on campus. With operational hours of nearly 17 hours a day, this field serves not only our student-athletes but a variety of recreational sports, campus groups and youth camps. We knew it was time to replace the turf and maintain our commitment to the students and groups that call the field home. Being able to provide consistent surfaces on both Homewood Field and the Practice Field allows our programs to move seamlessly between fields throughout the year. We feel this provides our student-athletes a competitive advantage in having multiple venues to prepare in their pursuit of NCAA Championships. Johns Hopkins University is recognized as one of our country’s finest institutions. Hopkins Athletics prides itself on providing student-athletes the same world-class education and experience on the playing field as they receive in the classroom. Our continued partnership with Shaw Sports reflects that commitment to our student-athletes and campus community.”

Jon Gregory

Assistant Director of Athletics, Johns Hopkins University

“Adding turf is the only way you are going to be able to beat the ever-changing weather, The Shaw Sports Turf field really helps with practice and enables us to get more done.”

Darin Hendrickson

Baseball Head Coach, St. Louis University

“We chose Shaw because they are a world-class manufacturer based in Georgia and provided our athletic program with the best playing surface available. The Legion system gives us the durability and looks that are consistent with our top-notch athletic facilities.”

Tom Kleinlein

Director of Athletics, Georgia Southern University

“I am beyond impressed with the quality, determination, and dedication of this company, I had never imagined seeing such a bright, bold, and rich colored field until I saw the Shaw Sports Turf field being rolled out during installation. It truly is a beautiful field!”

Marmion Dambrino

Director of Athletics, Houston ISD

“We were very excited about having Shaw Turf on the football field. With extensive research regarding quality, ease of maintenance, safety and affordability the committee was excited about the Momentum product. We look forward to a long and productive relationship with Shaw Sports Turf.”

Jared Bruggeman

Director of Athletics, Missouri Southern University

“I’m telling you, it’s going to revolutionize the sport. My experience with Shaw Sports Turf has been incredible. I’ve been on all kinds of surfaces and played baseball my whole life. Their development of TruHop has been incredible. They’ve taken not only their R&D, but everything they have to create the most natural playing surface.”

John Smoltz

Former MLB Pitcher

“Baseball is a purist’s game. That’s why it’s so important for synthetic turf fields to look and play like natural grass fields. That’s why I worked with the R&D team at Shaw Sports Turf to develop the TruHop system.”

John Smoltz

Former MLB Pitcher

“I truly enjoyed partnering with Shaw Sports Turf. Their attention to detail was astounding, and I thank them for the dedication in making our field a great success. It is simply beautiful.”

David McKee

Director of The Marching Virginians, Virginia Tech University

“The turf is beautiful and the installation went extremely well. We wanted a field that had been scientifically tested, and we know that Shaw Sports Turf takes pride in the research and development of their products. The Baltimore Ravens have a stunning indoor practice field by Shaw Sports Turf, so we figured that it has to be as good as or better than any other synthetic turf field we could purchase. Our fans are what make things like this happen, when it needs to happen. We needed this facility, and they stepped up and provided the funds and support. We couldn’t do it without our fans,”

Tom Gabbard

Senior Associate Athletics Director of Facilities and Operations, Virginia Tech University

“I’ve been here for over 22 years. That’s over 22 years of dragging hoses, push mowing, fertilizing, and more. All those hours were counterproductive, so making the move to Shaw Sports Turf was a no-brainer. It allowed us to focus and spend more time practicing baseball. By adding the TruHop system, we were able to gain 30 minutes of practice time each day. Over the course of a week, we’re getting an extra day of practice.”

Steve Bushnell

Head Baseball Coach, Seaman High School

“This field is in use from 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. almost every day. We chose Shaw Sports Turf because we recognized the quality of the company and the products they provide.”

Brian McGuire

Associate Director of Athletics for Facilities and Operations, Georgetown University

“It was a two-year process. Other schools have installed synthetic turf and it piqued our interest. With the generous donation from two Mount Paran Christian families, this provided a major piece in the development of our athletic facilities and we couldn’t be happier with our Shaw Sports Turf field. From a football perspective, we can practice every day on the field where we play our games, which is different from a practice field. It gives us an advantage because the landmarks (yard lines, hash marks) are consistent and it helps our receivers, secondary, and linebackers improve their performance. It also means when we are in the goal line or red zone periods during practice, the field is properly marked and gives us the feel of being in a real game situation. The Shaw Sports Turf field provides a new standard for athletics at MPCS. The product is the most technologically advanced and exceeds what’s out there and it shows our commitment to athletics. It had a big impact on our school, both on, and off, the field. We looked at every company out there. We believe Shaw Sports Turf offers a superior product, it is a local company, and they differentiated themselves with their technology and responsiveness to our needs.”

Mitch Jordan

Athletic Director, Mt. Paran Christian School

“The Ripken name is associated with excellence, and Shaw Sports Turf is a world-class manufacturer with those same values. Working together, we are able to provide top-quality, safe environments for at-risk youth and communities in-need throughout the country.”

Steve Salem

President, Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation

“Our old surface outlived its usefulness. We needed a new playing surface and we felt like Shaw Sports Turf offered the best and most advanced surface out there with the Bolt fiber. We feel like the Shaw Sports Turf field gives us a performance edge. Our team can practice and play on a world-class field and it’s something our school and supporters can be proud of.”

Ken Sparks

Head Football Coach, Carson-Newman University

“It directly impacted our ability to host events. It also put us at a competitive disadvantage with other teams that were already playing on turf. The way the game is now played, it has become a turf sport. It was important to the school that our teams be able to play at the highest level on an appropriate surface. Our state-of-the-art Shaw Sports Turf field brings attention to our school and our campus. It opens minds to what we are about. In helping to promote our values and mission, the field has an impact on potential students by demonstrating our commitment to our athletic programs.”

Alex Gallagher

Athletic Director, Noble and Greenough School

“This is something the kids deserve, we have a great program here at Alcoa, with a great community behind us, and our facilities should reflect that. Adding the Shaw Sports Turf field provided our student athletes with performance advantages, as well as representing what a strong community atmosphere we have surrounding the school.”

Josh Stephens

Athletic Director, Alcoa High School

“We are excited to be working with Shaw Sports Turf, a world-class manufacturer of synthetic turf fields. We chose Shaw Sports Turf for our initial fields because we were impressed with the advanced technology used in their product and we are committed to supporting locally-based businesses when possible.”

Judy Sparks

LakePoint Sporting Community Development Partner

“We looked at other options, but felt like Shaw Sports Turf’s product was superior. We knew Vanderbilt played on Shaw Sports Turf on its football game field and indoor practice field. It just made sense to go with the best. The quality of Shaw’s product and Kormac’s installation has given us a huge ‘Wow!’ factor. Our sports performance training is huge right now. Our strength coaches are also in heavy demand and have years of experience with organizations such as the Tennessee Titans, the University of Oklahoma, and Ohio State University.”

Jon Sexton

Owner, Boost FitClub

“We are a wide-open offensive team and the Shaw Sports Turf field is a fast and firm surface which complements our style of play. The field gives us a bright future when it comes to recruiting. From a functionality standpoint, the versatility of the product lends itself to countless uses, no matter what the daily weather is like in Butte. The field is a great source of pride to everyone associated with Montana Tech and shows the school’s commitment to providing first-class facilities.”

Chuck Morrell

Head Football Coach, Montana Tech

“Station Square is an exceptional travel destination bringing visitors to Pittsburgh from across the country. Having a well-known professional team and an elite training program only adds to the success of our community. Leading that effort is Highmark Stadium, and its certification as a FIFA 2-Star field. We can rest assured that our Shaw Sports Turf field will perform year-after-year.”

Melissa Lazar

President & CEO, Highmark Stadium