Meet CFSTMA
Members of CFSTMA manage sports turf facilities ranging from professional to recreational throughout the State of Florida.
Quarterly Meetings
Meetings with CEUs are located in rotating regions of Central Florida. View Events
Six Membership Types
We are an inclusive organization and offer a membership category for anyone interested in learning more about sports turf field management.View Membership Types
Reciprocal Membership
Central Florida STMA shares reciprocal membership privileges with both the North Florida STMA and the South Florida STMA. Read More

It’s the Perfect Fit
Central Florida Sports Turf Managers Association members are local sports turf professionals who share practical and research based maintenance practices to maintain high quality and safe playing fields. CFSTMA is one of three Chapters in the State, with the North and South Chapters. All State Chapters have reciprocal memberships agreements. Joining one Chapter allows participation in all State Chapters. The State Chapters are affiliates of the national Sports Turf Managers Association. Joining the national STMA doesn’t entitle membership to the State Chapters.
Member Spotlight - Certified Sports Field Managers
Stephen Wood, CSFM , Sports Turf Manager with the City of Ocala for a little over nine years. I came from the golf course industry, being a Superintendent for over 20 years. The City of Ocala has eight sport facilities located across the city. Sizes range from a single youth baseball field to multi field complexes. Membership and participation in the CFSTMA is very important for many reasons. Educational, sharing experiences with other members, visiting other sites, and keeping current with the industry, are just a few that’s comes to mind. I believe membership is so important that I include our entire sport turf staff.
Daniel Thomas, CSFM - Head Groudskeeper for the Baltimore Orioles Spring Training at Ed Smith Stadium & Buck O"Neil Complex. "Becoming a CSFM isn’t just another feather in the cap. It signifies all of the hard work and dedication to our craft. It is something to be very proud of as a leader in the industry. Through the STMA and regional chapters such as the Central Florida STMA, we are given an outlet to teach and lead others starting out in the world of sports turf.”
David Nowakowski, CSFM - Territory Manager at Harrell's, LLC. The Sports Turf Industry is a special group of professionals. It is one where all are willing to share ideas and help fellow Sports Turf Managers. CFSTMA brings together all of these managers to share ideas, visit different types of sites and learn from University Professors and Industry Professionals. Being in the Sports Turf/Green Industry for 20+ years, I have always felt in order to further our Sports Turf Profession, having more Certified Sports Turf Managers in the work force is imperative. Becoming a CFSM is not a credential to add to your resume, it is a responsibility to increase the professionalism of our industry.
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Knowledge Center
Access best practices information and case studies. Visit the Knowledge Center
Membership Directory
Access the Membership Directory to continue the conversation between meetings. View Membership Directory
Job Postings
Members are encouraged to post their open positions. View Job Postings
Meet the Board

Rob Julian NFL SFM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Chris Lessig
Volusia County Parks & Recreation

Dale Croft, CSFM
Orange County Public Schools

Michael Williams
BEARD Equipment John Deere

Matthew Carroll
FMC

David Nowakowski, CSFM
Harrell's, LLC

Joe Gasparini, CSFM
Orange Country Parks & Recreation
Latest News
Weed ID
Karen Stauderman, UF IFAS Commercial Horticulture Agent III in Volusia County conducted a Weed Identification webinar where 20 of the 31 registered attendees received 1.0 …Read MoreSafety Training
Sports Turf Managers and Commercial Vendors were treated to Safety: Common Sense is not Common Knowledge training September 30, 2020 via Zoom meeting. We were …Read MoreGlyphosate Discussion
CFSTMA hosted it’s inaugrual Zoom webinar with Dr. Jason Ferrell, Associate Professor University of Florida’s Agronomy Department. Dr. Ferrell’s presentation discussed The world’s most controversial …Read More
What Our Members Are Saying
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CFSTMA has instilled in me that I am not in this alone! But there are others in our industry who have been there and can offer advice and have experienced the same problems and concerns. A network of experts who I (we) can lean upon, build relationships and offer solutions to add to our tool box. There are industry vendors which can supply relief through services and or equipment they offer.
Mark Miller | City of Apopka | Athletics Manager -
Overall, the CFSTMA has helped me with my best management practices, safety awareness and networking. This local chapter is involved and cares about it’s community. I will continue to be involved and hope to one day to give the knowledge to others in our field as the CFSTMA has shared with me.
Clayton Paulk | Orange County | Senior Foreman -
I have been able to build a network of resources who simply know the answers, share their expertise and best practices in every situation I have presented or asked about. Friends and colleagues who have been taking care of turf help us to see an annual calendar through conversations. By sharing knowledge we all benefit in so many different ways.Jeff Caldwell | Seminole County | Parks Manager
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I know as I go forward and keep going as a registered CFSTMA, I will be able to add to my resume and keep my quality as a worker at a high level. I will keep on the cutting edge of technology to stay more efficient.Richard Stephan | Orange County | Spray Technician
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When I moved to Florida, I immediately connected with CFSTMA and began to make connections here in Florida and eventually becoming a CFSTMA Board member. As you know, it takes time and a commitment to make connections in this industry. I have put myself out there to do just that for both my own professional career and also for the betterment of the sports turf industry.
Chris Lessig | Volusia County | Parks Operations Manager