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At 23, Rowin Jansen became FC Groningen’s Head Groundsman. Now, he’s tackling challenges like heavy shade and limited resources using innovative solutions like LED grow lighting. His passion for the club drives his commitment to maintaining top-quality pitches.

Paul Burgess, a pioneer in pitch management, has worked with top clubs like Arsenal, Real Madrid, AS Monaco and Chelsea. His innovations in turf care, sustainability, and stadium design have set new standards in football, making him a leading figure in the industry. Discover his groundbreaking journey.

NK Osijek's brand-new Opus Arena is home to Croatia's best football pitch, thanks to the dedication of Head Groundsman Branimir Bucek and his team. Their innovative approach, including LED grow lights and sustainable practices, earned them the top pitch award in the 2022/23 season despite challenging conditions.

We had the pleasure of speaking to Aaron Tong, Head Groundsman at Hull City AFC, about their recent transition to LED grow lighting technology, sustainability goals and last but not least, why it's never dull at Hull.

In this article our focus is on Sporting Gijón, an ambitious club in the northern region of Spain, Asturias, and its recently appointed Grounds Manager: Eva Sánchez-Céspedes. We had the opportunity to ask her about how she got into the turf industry, what moved the club to purchase LED units and how she feels about data and reporting on her work.