Congratulations to the Vernon Clinic Encore Athlete of the Month, Cole Dove! Cole is a senior at Sulligent High School and a member of the Football team. His plans after graduation are to attend Bevill State and pursue a degree in Auto Mechanics. Cole is the son of Eric and Amanda Dove. Good luck the rest of this season Cole, keep up the good work!
Congratulations to the Inverness Encore Athlete of the Month, Rodney Anderson! Rodney is a Senior at Spain Park High School and is a member of the baseball team. He plays multiple positions including first base & pitcher. After high school he would like to attend the University of Alabama. His favorite sports team is the Boston Red Sox. Rodney is the son of Rachel & Rodney Anderson. Good luck during baseball season next year, Rodney, keep up the good work!
Congratulations to the Muscle Shoals Clinic Encore Athlete of the Month, Joey “Doc” Wells! Doc is a junior at Muscle Shoals High School and plays offense and defense on the football team. His plans after college are to become a doctor. Doc is the son of Joey Wells and Chiquita Smith. Good lunch Doc, keep up the good work!
Congratulations to the West Point Clinic Encore Athlete of the Month, Nick Melton! Nick is a junior, multi-sport athlete at West Point High School. He is a member of the football (#10) and track and field teams, and won the 2013 Most Versatile award in track. His future plans are to attend a four year college and become a physical therapist. Nick is the son of Rickey Melton and Sebryna Harris. Good luck this season, Nick, keep up the good work!
Congratulations to the Columbiana Encore Athlete of the Month, Alexa Couch! Alexa is a 6th grader at Columbiana Middle School and cheer leader at NXS Competitive. A few of her hobbies include tumbling and tractor driving. Alexa is the daughter of Charlon & Frank Couch. Keep up the good work, Alexa!
“As you all know football is in full swing, and here in the south we love our football. In recent years, we have learned a great deal about concussions and the dangers associated with them. Concussions are a VERY serious problem and should NEVER be taken lightly. It’s important as a player, coach, parent or friend to be aware of what a concussion is, some of the signs and symptoms, and what to do if you see any of these signs.
Briefly, a concussion can occur when there is a high impact to the head or a sudden stop in motion which causes a whiplash effect. This causes the brain to collide with the inside of the skull which in turn causes bruising. It is important to note, while helmets and protective gear help, there is absolutely no way to completely prevent concussions because there is no way to pad the inside of the skull.
Concussion signs and symptoms can be glaring and obvious or very subtle, but all should be taken seriously because of the dangers associated with them. If you suspect a possible concussion here are a few things to look for:
** Worsening, Severe Headache
** Decreasing Alertness or Loss of Consciousness
** Vomiting
** Weakness of One Side of the Body
** Large, Dilated Pupil in One Eye
** Seizure or Convulsive Fit
The person should be awakened every 2-3 hours during the first 12-24 hours to check for any of these signs. If any of these signs develop, call or go to the emergency department.
If you are diagnosed with a concussion you should always follow your physician’s specific instructions but as a general rule:
** Rest
** No Alcohol
** No Physical Activity Until Cleared by Physician
Football is a fun game to play and is very entertaining to watch, but it is also a high impact sport and, unfortunately, injuries are common. It’s important to be aware of the common injuries and how to prevent them as best we can. Be safe, play with integrity, and good luck to all our high school and college athletes.”
– This article was written by Josh Davis, PT at Encore Rehab in Hayden, AL.
Congratulations to the Clanton Clinic Encore athlete of the month, Clay Cunningham! Clay is a 16 year old, mulit-sport, junior at Jemison High School. He is a left tackle for the football team and a pitcher for the baseball team. His brother, Dillion, also plays on the baseball team. Clay is interested in attending Florida, Auburn, or anywhere that offers him a baseball scholarship. Good luck in both football and baseball seasons, Clay!
Congratulations to the Leaksville Clinic Encore Athlete of the Month, Keanu Franks! Keanu is a senior at Greene County high school in Leakesville, MS and is a member of the football and basketball teams. He was awarded Player of the Game in basketball vs. Perry Central last December and is a 3 time Player of the Week. Keanu is the son of Karen Walker.
Good luck the rest of your senior football and basketball seasons, Keanu!
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