Make the Most of Your Field with Seasonal Fencing! Today there are many options to define athletic fields. Still, permanent chain linked fences still seem to be “King”, even though they are costly. Most sports need a form of fencing to define the field or provide containment for the ball. The most common applications of […]
Doing more with less money and resources is a challenge that golf superintendents know too well. It may seem extremely difficult to spend less money, while continuing to providing excellent playing conditions, but it is feasible with the use of some key golf accessories. For around $700, you can revamp your golf course with new […]
Time to break out the Stars and Stripes. Independence Day will be here before you know it. So it’s a great time to show our patriotism and fly your American flag for all to see. Traditional flag poles can difficult and labor intensive to set up so many don’t bother. But the Markers, Inc. American […]
Time to purchase a present? You know how difficult it can be to buy a gift for the golf enthusiast in your life? He or she already has an arsenal of polo shirts in every color and an enviable set of clubs. You may be thinking to yourself, “How can I possibly get a gift […]
It’s hard to believe that this weekend brings the end of fall and the beginning of winter. If you read our last blog on Fall Vegetable Garden Tips, you’ll know the best crops to grow throughout fall and how to get the most out of your garden before the first frost. In this blog, we’ll […]
How to Get the Most Out of Your Vegetable Garden Summer might be prime season for your vegetable garden, but fall also brings rich crops. Salad crops can revive the most disorderly garden, and proper care can allow some crops to grow several weeks after the first frost. In this blog, we’ll give you tips to help […]
Teaching young players how to thigh trap and chest trap in youth soccer. We’ve outline step-by-step pointers to keep in mind when teaching these difficult techniques to your players. How To: Thigh Trap Position your players behind the flight of the ball. Make sure their hips are square to the ball. Tell them to keep elbows away […]
Youth Baseball Coaching 101 Coaching youth baseball or softball is no cake walk. We’ve compiled a list of the 5 most common mistakes youth baseball coaches make and their solutions. We hope this leads to discussion and gets you in the right mindset to coach your team this season. Don’t: Teaching your players that winning is the […]
How to Identify, Prevent, and Treat Youth Sports Concussions Concussions are a growing issue in the United States. According to the US National Library of Medicine Journal for Athletic Training, 300,000 sports- related traumatic brain injuries, predominantly concussions, occur in the United States annually. Youth sports are the second highest cause of traumatic brain injury […]
The Signs of Dehydration and Ways to Prevent It Summer time is here, which means it’s time to whip your team into shape for the fall sports season. Although coaches are eager to train their players and get them into excellent condition, playing during the summer comes with potential health risks for your players. Long […]
Challenge: Brian McGuire is Grounds Superintendent for the City of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, overseeing seven parks, totaling 275 acers. Thirty acres are designated for multi-use sports with 19 baseball fields, 11 temporary/ seasonal soccer fields. They also host a flag football league, four tennis courts, two community gardens and five outdoor playgrounds. Prior to working for […]
As president of Markers Inc. it’s hard for me to pick just one of my favorite products. However, as a previous coach, and recreational department staff member, I will say that our patented MarkSmart™ and recycled product lines are some of the best products on the market today, and ones that I highly recommend. From […]