Happy National Athletic Training Month to Gary Zakutney, ATC!
Gary is a graduate of McGill-Toolen Catholic High School and Troy State University. He is one of the first 900 athletic trainers licensed in the State of Alabama. This year marks his 20th year as an Athletic Trainer.
Gary has provided services in eight different high schools over the years and has won 20 AHSAA State Championships.
Currently, Gary is the Encore Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer at McGill Toolen Catholic High.
Happy Birthday AND National Athletic Training Month to Nathan Parrot, Encore Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer with Brewer High School! Thank you for taking great care of our athletes, Nathan!
Wishing a Happy National Athletic Training Month to Dewayne Fortenberry, Encore Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer with the Addison High School Bulldogs and St. Bernard Preparatory School Saints!
We appreciate all you do, Dewayne, for your athletes, coaches, and community!
Encore Rehabilitation-Cullman 1701 Main Avenue SW, Suite G Cullman, Alabama 35055 256-775-3737
“My name is Lillie Morgan. I am a graduate of Troy University with a Bachelors in Athletic Training. I have been with Encore Rehabilitation since 2018. My favorite part of my job is getting the opportunity to invest in the lives of my athletes and their families. I enjoy watching them succeed in athletics, and helping them overcome and push through whatever obstacles may come their way. I enjoy spending time with my family and going to the beach. I provide coverage for Rehobeth High School.”
Happy National Athletic Training Month, Lillie! Thank you for all you do!
Encore Rehabilitation-Dothan East 1811 East Main Street, Suite 1 Dothan, AL 36301 334-828-7300
We would like to wish Encore Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer Alex Hendricks a Happy National Athletic Training Month! Alex provides Sports Medicine coverage to Hackleburg High, Phil Campbell High and Phillips High Schools.
Why did you choose Athletic Training as a career? I grew up playing sports and ran track competitively in high school and college. I couldn’t see myself not being around athletes and helping them.
What has been the highlight of your career? My biggest highlight has been providing Athletic Training coverage at the Senior Olympics. Seeing so many generations continue to do what they love is so inspiring and I enjoyed seeing the determination to not give up.
What would you tell future students that might want to become an Athletic Trainer? Remember to take time for yourself. Don’t get so caught up that you forget to have fun!
We would like to wish Encore Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer Katy Chauvin a Happy National Athletic Training Month!
Thank you for all you do for Wallace State Community College Athletics and the greater Hanceville and Cullman communities! We are proud to have you on our Team!