Confession: I’m not sporty. I’ve been a childhood ballet dancer, a high school cheerleader and, for all of my adult life, a ballroom dancer. Still, you’ll find me rooting for the University of Georgia Bulldogs on most Saturdays in the fall, and I’m keenly aware of the benefits of staying active in whatever form works for me and my schedule. Regardless of your own level of athleticism, we know you’ll get a kick out of this issue’s “Play Ball” cover package.
Here, you’ll find Michael Jacobs’ profile of Australia born Atlanta Hawks phenom Dyson Daniels, who appears on our cover; Amy Meadows’ deep-dive into strategies to keep your budding athlete enjoying the game and away from sports burnout; Jill Becker’s interview with pro ultimate frisbee player Christian Olsen; Karina Antenucci’s story on local spots where non-professional athletes can hone their skills, and more. It’s exciting that so many opportunities to play exist right in our neighborhood.
Beyond the cover feature, this issue is packed with other stories that provide interesting and surprising looks into our community. I know you’ll enjoy Nicole Letts’ home tour of a colorful bungalow by interior designer Virginia Cheek, Lauren Finney Harden’s exploration of pedicures that both feel good and have medical benefits and Angela Hansberger’s story about locally produced booze in honor of UGA—just in time for the start of football season. As the school year kicks into gear and your calendar fills with sporting events either as a player, a spectator or a parent, we hope this issue of Simply Buckhead will inspire you to get in the game.
