Celebrating National Athletic Training Month with Jennifer Byrd!
Jennifer has been a certified Athletic Trainer for 20 years. She is in her 7th season as the Athletic Trainer at Baker High School and her 9th year with Encore Rehabilitation. She is originally from Cullman, Alabama and is a graduate of The University of Alabama.
We are glad to have you on the Encore Team, Jennifer! Thank you for all you do!
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Happy National Athletic Training Month to Anna Herrin!
Anna is the Head Athletic Trainer at Hancock High School and also services athletes and patients here at our clinic!
Thank you for everything you do, Anna!
Encore Rehabilitation-Diamondhead
5427 Gex Road, Suite C
Diamondhead, Mississippi 39525
228-222-4765
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Happy National Athletic Training Month to Melinda Wilson, Regional Director and Encore Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer for Winfield High School and Brilliant High School!
Thank you for all you do, Melinda!
Melinda shares what is means to her to be an Athletic Trainer.
Why did you choose athletic training as a career?
I played sports in high school and college and knew I wanted a career involving athletics/wellness. After college, I was working as a fitness instructor at Northport-DCH when I was introduced to Athletic Training through Rodney Brown, ATC. He said, “You look like you would make a good athletic trainer!” I said, “What’s that?” He said, “Come out to Tuscaloosa County High this afternoon and I will tell you all about it.” The rest is history! I fell in love with this career from the first day I stepped on a field.
What has been the highlight of your career?
Starting the Sports Medicine Program in this area from the ground up. I have been blessed to offer these athletes a service that was not afforded to me.
What does it mean to be back home taking care of the people in your community?
Winfield did not have an athletic trainer and I was able to return to my hometown and provide a service for the athletes, Winfield, and the surrounding communities.
It means so much to give back and know I am making a difference. I am thankful for the parents trusting me to care for their children. I have built life-long friendships over the last 28 years! It’s definitely the most rewarding career!
What would you tell future students that might want to become an Athletic Trainer?
If you want a career that doesn’t feel like a job, this is definitely the career for you. I have never felt like I was going to work. It is a lot of long days and nights but the end result is all the lifelong relationships you acquire. It is a special feeling to watch an athlete with an injury work to overcome and return to what they love.
Encore Rehabilitation-Winfield
199 Carraway Drive, Suite A1
Winfield, Alabama 35594
205-487-0540
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Happy National Athletic Training Month to DeShena Thomas, ATC!
DeShena is from Leakesville, Mississippi, and is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi. She is in her ninth season as the Encore Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer with Citronelle High School. She has one son.
Thank you for all you do, DeShena! We are proud to have you on the Encore Team!
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Happy National Athletic Training Month to Jeremy Mann, Encore Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer with the Danville High School Hawks!
We are proud to have you on the Encore Team, Jeremy!
Encore Rehabilitation-Decatur
2506 B Danville Road, Suite 200
Decatur, Alabama 35603
256-350-6331
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Happy National Athletic Training Month to Jon Hammontree, Encore Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer with the Hartselle Tigers!
Thank you, Jon, for all you do for Hartselle Athletics and the community. We are proud to have you on the Encore Team!
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Happy National Athletic Training Month to Jeff Davis!
Jeff is our Encore Regional Director and the Head Athletic Trainer for William Carey University Athletics.
Thank you for everything you do, Jeff!
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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.
Thank you for your dedication, Gary!
Happy National Athletic Training Month to Encore Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer Kyle Ford with the Muscle Shoals High School Trojans!
Thanks for you do, Kyle, for our athletes, coaches, and community! We are glad to have you in our Encore Family!
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!
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