To celebrate National Athletic Training Month we wanted to spotlight all of our local athletic trainers. This weeks spotlight is Kaylea Johnson, ATC. Kaylea covers our Fayette County Region as well as Bevill State, Fayette Campus. We are thankful to have Kaylea as a part of our Encore Team!
Why did you choose athletic training as a career? I found athletic training by chance. I knew I wanted to be in the medical field and coming from a sports back ground it just made sense. A friend of mine knew RT Floyd and put me in contact. It was one of the best decisions of my life!
What has been the highlight of your career? The relationships I have made. These bonds make my job so much easier and give it so much meaning. When the athletes, parents and coaches develop a relationship with you, they learn to trust you and that makes a world of a difference in this job. There is nothing like being chased down in the Walmart parking lot by a graduated athlete for a hug and a chat. Getting to see these kids grow, mature, and develop into adults, and having a hand in that is the most rewarding feeling!
What does it mean to be back home taking care of the people in your community? When I attended Fayette County High School, we did not have an athletic trainer. For me to be able to come back into this community that I grew up in and love, to provide a service not given to me is rewarding. I love being home and being able to care for these athletes, because they deserve to have someone there to respond to them in their time of need.
What would you tell future students that might want to become an AT? This is a career you get into because it is something you love. The crazy hours and long nights are definitely worth it. This job is very fun and rewarding. The lives you touch and relationships you make are absolutely priceless!
We would like to introduce you to Encore Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer Marisa Lund!
Marisa has been a Certified Athletic Trainer since 2000. She holds a Bachelors degree from Carthage College and a Masters degree from Illinois State University. She has worked in collegiate and high school settings and is currently in her third year providing coverage to St. Michael Catholic High School, Fairhope, Alabama.
She enjoys playing with her dogs and taking long walks on the beach.
During the Month of March, we will introduce your to our Wiregrass Area Athletic Trainers.
“My name is Shea Howell, and I am an Athletic Trainer with Encore Rehabilitation. I received a Bachelor’s of Science in Athletic Training Degree from Troy University in 2012. I have been an Athletic Trainer for nine years now. What I love most about my job is being on the sidelines and helping take care of my athlete if they are injured. I also enjoy being with them on the journey they take to return to play. I provide coverage for several schools such as Dothan Preparatory Academy, Cottonwood High School, and Daleville High School. I enjoy spending time with my family including my boyfriend and our two children. In my free time, I enjoy traveling with my family, watching movies, being with my family and with our dog, Diesel.”
Happy National Athletic Training Month, Shea! We are proud to have you as a part of our team!
March is National Athletic Training Month! During the Month of March, we will introduce your to our Wiregrass Area Encore Sports Medicine Athletic Trainers.
Darren Phillips graduated from Troy State University in 1994. He also received his Strength and Conditioning Certification in 2005. He enjoys working out and playing golf. Darren is married and has one son. Darren covers many schools in the Wiregrass Area, specifically in Coffee, Covington, and Geneva Counties.
Happy National Athletic Training Month, Darren! We are proud to have you apart of our team!
CLASS 2A Abbeville (10-2) 56, B.B. Comer (10-2) 34 Isabella (11-1) 20, Clarke County (8-3) 13 Leroy (10-1) 26, Geneva County (8-4) 16 Lanett (10-2) 37, G.W. Long (9-2) 3
Spring Garden (11-1) 27, Red Bay (9-2) 2 North Sand Mountain (11-1) 32, Addison (7-5) 24 Aliceville (7-4) 48, Cleveland (8-4) 42 Mars Hill Bible (10-2) 56, Westbrook Christian (10-2) 21
CLASS 3A Trinity Presbyterian (10-2) 41, Slocomb (10-2) 0 Montgomery Academy (12-0) 28, Pike County (6-4) 6 Thomasville (10-1) 28, T.R. Miller (9-3) 21 Montgomery Catholic (10-2) 38, Opp (8-4) 0
CLASS 4A Alabama Christian (10-2) 31, Jacksonville (7-4) 21 American Christian (12-0) 27, Mobile Christian (9-2) 21 Bibb County (10-2) 29, Anniston (4-7) 28 Handley (10-1) 42, Montevallo (7-5) 13
Etowah (9-2) 42, Haleyville (8-4) 24 Northside (10-2) 28, Madison Academy (10-1) 21 Gordo (11-1) 39, Oneonta (7-5) 21 West Limestone (11-1) 21, Good Hope (10-2) 12
CLASS 5A UMS-Wright (8-4) 28, Pike Road (11-1) 17 Faith Academy (11-1) 31, Demopolis (11-1) 6 St. Paul’s Episcopal 12-0) 44, Selma (7-5) 0 Central, Clay County (11-1) 28, Andalusia (8-4) 21
Encore Sports Medicine is proud to be the Official Sports Medicine Provider for the Alabama High School Athletic Association as well as numerous colleges and high schools across Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee. We LOVE to see you move!
Encore Sports Medicine is the Official Sports Medicine Provider for the Alabama High School Athletic Association as well as numerous high schools and colleges throughout Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. We LOVE to see you move!
Congratulations to Encore Rehabilitation Athletic Trainer Eric Oehms!
Eric has been selected by the Mississippi High School Athletic Association as the Athletic Trainer of the week!
Eric is the Encore Rehabilitation Sports Medicine Director for the Mississippi Gulf Coast and Head Athletic Trainer at St. Patrick Catholic High School.
Thank you, Eric, for your hard work and dedication to your athletes and the Gulf Coast Community!
Rehobeth 28, Wicksburg 18, replacement non counter
Satsuma 6, Gulf Shores 3
Shelby County 28, Tallladega 23
St. Paul’s Episcopal 38, Vigor 0
Tallassee 41, Bullock County 20, replacement non counter
Tallassee 1, Carroll 0, forfeit
West Point 1, Curry 0, forfeit
Westminster Christian 44, Lee-Huntsville 38
CLASS 4A American Christian 1, Mars Hill Bible 0, Forfeit
Ashford 46, Northside Methodist Academy 27
Ashville 61, Weaver 6
Brooks 34, Lauderdale County 20
Cleburne 26, Randolph County 14
DAR 43, Brindlee Mountain 6
Deshler 24, Colbert County 19
Fultondale 1, Tarrant 0, forfeit
Gordo 40, Pickens County 8
Madison Academy 1, Russellville 0, forfeit
Mobile Christian 37, B.C. Rain 18
Montevallo 1, Maplesville 0, forfeit
New Hope 35, R.A. Hubbard 0
Northside 29, Sipsey Valley 0
Oak Grove 21, Brookwood 0
St. Michael Catholic 40, Orange Beach 21
West Blocton 57, Dora 41
West Limestone 47, Ardmore 28
White Plains 44, Pleasant Valley 28
CLASS 3A Bayside Academy 42, Elberta 21
Carbon Hill 1, Brilliant 0, forfeit
Colbert Heights 30, Wilson 14
Collinsville 6, Valley Head 0
East Lawrence 1, Sheffield 0, forfeit
Elkmont 45, Hanceville 36
Excel at Monroe County, cancelled
Flomaton 37, Escambia County 0
Fyffe 1, Scottsboro 0, forfeit
Greensboro 40, Holt 8
Hale County 62, Lamar County 38
Hokes Bluff 1, Sardis 0, forfeit
J.B. Pennington 22, Locust Fork 19
North Sand Mountain 25, Sylvania 19
Oakman 12, Cordova 0
Ohatchee 40, Munford 18
Phil Campbell 1, Hackleburg 0, forfeit
Piedmont 27, Alexandria 23
Plainview 43, Glencoe 6
Reeltown 22, Holtville 0
Southside-Selma 1, Dallas County 0, forfeit
Slocomb 20, Geneva County 13
Spring Garden 51, Wadley 13
Susan Moore 1, Cleveland 0, forfeit
Thomasville at Clarke County, cancelled
Trinity Presbyterian 33, Saint James 7
T.R. Miller 39, W.S. Neal 0
Vinemont 31, Cold Springs 7
Wicksburg 1, Northside Methodist 0, forfeit
CLASS 2A Central Coosa 1, Talladega County Central 0, forfeit
Citronelle at Leroy, cancelled
Cottonwood 44, Houston County 40
G.W. Long 38, Houston Academy 7
Hatton 40, Clements 22
Highland Home 34, Loachapoka 8
Isabella 1, Keith 0, forfeit
J.U. Blacksher 29, Washington County 0
LaFayette 46, Beulah 20
Lexington 1, Rogers 0, forfeit
Luverne 13, Georgiana 0
Red Bay 36, Fayette County 20
Sulligent 27, South Lamar 20
Tanner 21, Waterloo 20
Thorsby 52, Billingsley 32
Vincent 33, Prattville Christian 28
Westbrook Christian 34, Donoho 6
Winston County 30, Falkville 13
Zion Chapel 41, Pleasant Home 14
CLASS 1A Appalachian 1, Southeastern 0, forfeit
Autaugaville 1, Ellwood Christian 0, forfeit
Berry at Winterboro, cancelled
Cedar Bluff 28, Sand Rock 27
Central-Hayneville 1, Calhoun 0, forfeit
Coosa Christian 33, Whitesburg Christian 28
Florala 1, Providence Christian 0, forfeit
Kinston 1, Barbour County 0, forfeit
Linden 34, Aliceville 6
Lynn 61, Cherokee 0
Marion County 42, Phillips 0
Ragland 42, Asbury 0
Red Level 53, J.F. Shields 6
Shoals Christian 1, Alabama School/Deaf 0, forfeit
Sumiton Christian 24, Meek 22
Woodland 28, Horseshoe Bend 12
Woodville 34, Section 28
We LOVE to see you move!
Encore Sports Medicine is the Official Sports Medicine Provider for the Alabama High School Athletic Association as well as numerous high schools and colleges throughout Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee.
Congratulations to Encore Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer Chad Abrams on the renaming of the Reeltown High School Football Field House to the Chad Abrams Field House!
We are proud of you, Chad! Thank you for all you do for Reeltown High School and the Reeltown Community!
Encore Rehabilitation, Inc. 