Kory Smoot
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Kory Smoot
@KorySmoot
Sports Turf Manager @ Lexington Sporting Club
Paris, KY Katılım Haziran 2018
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Playing on even slightly frozen turf can cause root shear damage affecting up to 50–70% of the sward in high-wear areas (goal mouths, centre circle).
Recovery time after frozen-pitch damage can increase by 4–6 weeks, even with remedial work.
One frozen match can undo months of winter maintenance.
Frozen pitches often exceed 100g on a Clegg Impact Hammer, compared with:
60–80g for a good winter playing surface
<60g for elite-level standards
Many leagues consider surfaces unplayable above ~90–100g.
Studies and insurance data consistently show a 2–3× increase in lower-limb injuries when matches are played on even slightly frozen or heavily frosted natural turf.
Trust your grounds team!

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Never a dull moment as a sports field manager in Kentucky
Kory Smoot@KorySmoot
Let’s play soccer in Kentucky in December! @LEXSCwomen
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@bigcuzelswick Absolutely the dumbest thing I think I’ve heard related to synthetic turf!
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@TheMotzGroup has provided us with 2 top notch natural grass playing fields. The stadium pitch is great. I can’t wait to see how well the training pitch performs! @SodSolutions @gy_gatf
Motz@TheMotzGroup
Aerial checks are in: the spaces are coming together beautifully. @LexSporting’s investment isn’t just in infrastructure- it’s in every player’s ambition, every fan’s hometown pride, and a future where great facilities match great potential.
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𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬 🌱
Our new natural grass training pitch at the Lexington Sporting Club Athletic Complex is almost complete! It will serve both our men’s and women’s professional teams as we continue setting the standard for elite facilities in American soccer.
#LexGo
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Match day for @sporting_jax ⚽️
We are still loving the new Tiff Tuff field we installed back in July.
This stadium field serves as our primary practice and game field for both M/W D1 soccer programs and a home field for @sporting_jax in the @GainbridgeSL.
#Swoop

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Another match, another club record attendance! 👏📈
Thank you Lexington for your continued passionate support!!
Let's keep the momentum going on August 9th for the next @LexSCmen's home match!! 💚

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𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐃. 𝐎𝐔𝐓. 🔥 See you tonight🔋🔊🐎
‼️ Make sure we pack the Stables again on August 9th ‼️➡️ bit.ly/4702xTS
#LexGo

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@TheMotzGroup has provided us with a quality field and they provide excellent customer service. Thanks for all the hard work!
Motz@TheMotzGroup
Some fields are made for play. Others are built to mean something. @LexSporting @LexSportingClub’s new natural grass field features an elite AirPAT system—because top-tier performance should be grown from the ground up. Proud to help lay the foundation for what’s next. ⚽🌱
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𝑳𝑬𝑿 𝑮𝑶𝑬𝑺 𝑵𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵𝑨𝑳 🌎📡🎥
On Friday night, for the first time ever, a Lexington SC match will be broadcast on national television as we take on Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC on 𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐍𝟐 📺🤩
🎟️ $8.59 tickets* (through 6/18): bit.ly/4n2CIIt
#LexGo

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After around 9” of rain since late Wednesday night, the field is ready for today’s match! The AirPat system by @TheMotzGroup is working well. No standing water and the field is firm! @LexSporting


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@BillyMyrehn @IndyEleven Anytime. Glad you got to come visit and see a good game!
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Best of luck to all the college baseball field managers out there. Missing opening day wasn’t what I had pictured, but I know our guys will hold it down.
Missing it, but I’ll be back and better soon!
#Swoop!!!

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