11 Atlanta Athletes Share Their Secrets for Staying Happy and Healthy
By Wyndi Kappes
From walk-off homers to buzzer beaters and game clenching serves, few things excite and inspire quite like sports. Not only are they inspiring for the fans but also those playing on the field. Recently, we sat down with 11 outstanding Atlanta athletes, from the Braves’ Austin Riley to the Atlanta Pickleball Association’s Chris Wolfe, to ask them how playing the game motivates them to be their best selves. Read on to learn their advice for staying healthy, happy and fulfilled, and how you too can join in on the fun.
A special thank you to Concourse Athletic Club for hosting our Men’s Issue Photoshoot. Photography by Elle Wood Photography. Austin Riley Photo Courtesy of Atlanta Braves.
Meet 11 Atlanta Athletes and Read Their Stories by Clicking Below
Austin Riley | Atlanta Braves Third Baseman
Nei-Kuan Chia | Atlanta Water Jocks Swimmer
Jeff Dunovant | Georgia PGA Player and Director of Golf Operations for First Tee – Metro Atlanta
Kacy Henderson | Atlanta Sport and Social Club
Jeret Adair | International Baseball Player
Desmond Mason| Founder of nüber-T Men’s Wellness League, and Recreational Tennis Player
Tim Heigl | Sons of Pitches FC, Game of Throw-Ins Captain
Eddie Lacher | Hotlanta Softball League, Wet Demons Second Baseman and Dirt Qweens Coach