Say hello to Encore Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer Walt McKean!
Walt is in his first year at UMS-Wright as the Assistant Athletic Trainer. Walt comes to UMS-Wright from Oxford, Mississippi, where he worked with the Ole Miss Health and Sports Performance Team. Mr. McKean was raised in Mobile, Alabama and attended UMS-Wright for fourteen years.
Walt graduated from Troy University with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training. He worked with many sports teams during his time at Troy before leaving in 2016 for Oxford, MS. During his time in Oxford, he worked out of the Manning Center Athletic Training room with both Football and Track and Field.
We are proud to have you on the Encore Sports Medicine Team, Walt, and wish you a Happy National Athletic Training Month!
Happy National Athletic Training Month to Encore Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer Chad Abrams!
Chad began his athletic training career as a Junior at Reeltown High School in 1983. He became BOC certified through the internship route in 1995. He has been the Head Athletic Trainer at Reeltown since 1985. He graduated from Auburn University in 1992 in Agriscience in Education. While there, he was a Student Athletic Trainer with Auburn University Athletics, completing his Masters in Health and Human Performance at Auburn in 2010.
Chad taught Agribusiness at Reeltown for three years, worked in production at Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Manufacture for 16 years, and was the Sports Medicine Outreach Coordinator for East Alabama Medical Center for 12 years. He was also the owner of Reeltown Tire and Auto Sales.
He has been employed by Encore Rehabilitation since 2018 as a Athletic Trainer Area Manager for the East Alabama Region.
We would like to wish James Hamm, ATC, a Happy National Athletic Training Month!
James has been an Encore Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer for 17 years. For the past two years, he has been the Head Athletic Trainer at Vigor High School. James is originally from Milton, Florida and is a graduate of the University of West Florida.
Thank you for all you do, James! We appreciate your dedication!
We would like to wish Encore Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer Scott Lochridge a Happy National Athletic Training Month! Thank you for all you do for Cullman High School Athletics and the Cullman community! We are proud to have you on our Team!
Happy National Athletic Training Month to Ellynn Rolett!
Ellynn does a fabulous job taking care of athletes in Pickens County including Pickens County High School, Aliceville High School, and Pickens Academy. She drives many miles with a smile on her face to provide the best healthcare for our student athletes! Thanks, Ellynn!
Encore is proud to be the Official Sports Medicine Provider for Pickens County Schools and the Alabama High School Athletic Association!
“My name is Tate Fowler. I graduated from Huntingdon College in 2014 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training. I currently cover Enterprise High School. I enjoy playing golf, hunting, wood working, and spending time with my wife and daughter.”
Happy National Athletic Training Month, Tate! We are proud to have you apart of our team.
Happy National Athletic Training Month to Encore Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer Kayla Woods!
“My name is Kayla Woods. I graduated from the Troy University Athletic Training program. After Troy University, I attended Georgia College & State University to pursue my Master’s of Science in Health and Human Performance. In 2018, I became a part of the Encore family. I provide coverage for Houston Academy Raiders. The best part about being an Athletic Trainer is that I’m given the opportunity to work with athletes before, during, and after an injury. I love to see them overcome adversities from injuries and develop their confidence back. During my free time, I enjoy photography and participating in drag racing events with my family.”
Introducing Alisha Tolbert, Athletic Trainer with Encore Rehabilitation!
Alisha is from Wetumpka, Alabama. She attended Troy University from 2009-2013 where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training. She completed an internship with the 2013 North Carolina State Baseball Team and was fortunate to attend the NCAA College World Series with the Wolfpack before starting graduate school at Louisiana State University. From 2013-2015, she completed her Masters in Kinesiology at Louisiana State University as a Graduate Assistant. Upon graduation in 2015, she was hired as the certified Athletic Trainer for the LSU Volleyball and Beach Volleyball Teams. In 2017, she accepted the Athletic Trainer position at Gulf Shores High School. She began the Sports Medicine program at GSHS in the 2019-2020 school year and has enjoyed that aspect of the Athletic Training profession as well. She has been a Certified Athletic Trainer since May 2013 and is thankful to live out her greatest passion mentoring students and providing healthcare for her athletes each and every day.
Thank you for all you do, Alisha! Happy National Athletic Training Month!
Happy National Athletic Training Month to Bridges Johnson, Athletic Trainer with Encore Rehabilitation!
Bridges is in his second year as an Athletic Trainer and in his first year at Daphne High School. Bridges received his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training degree from the University of Southern Mississippi and his Master of Education degree from William Carey University.
We are proud to have Bridges on the Encore Sports Medicine Team!