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Mason Wakefield – Athlete of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation-Dothan

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A big shout-out to Mason Wakefield, Athlete of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation-Dothan!

Mason is a Senior at Northview High School where he plays Football(#11) and has been Captain for the team for 2 years. He also played 2 years on the Varsity Baseball Team. After graduation, Mason plans to attend Auburn University and study Pre-Med.

In his free time, Mason enjoys disc golf, football, and outdoor activities. He is the son of Sandi and Greg Wakefield.

Congratulations, Mason and we wish you the best!

Posture Party at Encore Rehabilitation-Leakesville

Peyton Rounsaville, 2017 Greene County DYW Winner, joins Clinic Director Hope Backstrom for the Posture Party with Dariyel Johnson, Paris Pierce, and McKay Lee Bray.

Encore Rehabilitation-Leakesville enjoyed hosting the Greene County Distinguished Young Women Posture Party with the Ladies Variety Club of Greene County.

Clinic Director Hope Backstrom, PT, has instructed the Greene County Distinguished Young Women (DYW) participants for 20 years. The Posture Party helps prepare young women for their on-stage presence, as well as the fitness and self-expression categories. Hope also teaches the young ladies about how posture can impact lifelong health and wellness. 2017 Greene County DYW Winner Peyton Rounsaville was also on hand for the Posture Party. This year’s participants included Dariyel Johnson, Paris Pierce, and McKay Lee Bray.

Encore Rehabilitation, Inc. is proud to be a National Sponsor of the Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program.

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Distinguished Young Women is a national scholarship program that combines the chance to win college scholarships with a program that offers Life Skills training to prepare young women for the world after high school. Each year DYW makes over $1.5 billion dollars in scholarships available. The Life Skills Program includes workshops and online resources where participants can learn skills like interviewing, public speaking, self-confidence building and much more.

Best of success to this year’s participants!

Kanasta Daniel- Athlete of the Month for Vinemont High School and Encore Rehabilitation Cullman

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Congratulations to Kanasta Daniel for being selected as the Athlete of the Month for Vinemont High School and Encore Rehabilitation – Cullman!

Kanasta is a Sophomore and plays multiple sports for the Eagles: Basketball, Softball, and Track. She has also served as a Football Manager. After graduation, Kanasta plans to pursue a degree in Aerospace Engineering at Michigan University. She is the daughter of Waylon and Channah Daniel.

Way to go, Kanasta!

Kenya McQuirter-Gatorade Volleyball Player of the Year for Alabama

Congratulations to Kenya McQuirter of McGill-Toolen Catholic High School for being named Gatorade Player of the Year in Alabama in Volleyball!

Kenya has 516 kills, 292 digs, 89 blocks and 58 service aces. She is a Junior at McGill-Toolen where she maintains a 3.75 GPA. The the school’s Ambassador Program, Kenya has volunteered with youth volleyball camps and Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Kenya is fifth Gatorade Volleyball Player of the year to be selected from McGill-Toolen.

To read more about Kenya, visit #GatoradePOY .

**The Gatorade Player of the Year award was established in 1985 to recognize the nation’s most elite high school student-athletes for their athletic excellence, academic achievement and exemplary character.

Antonia Smith- Athlete of the Month for Holly Pond High School and Encore Rehabilitation-Cullman

Antonia Smith, Holly Pond High School Athlete of the Month, with Gage Brewer, Encore Rehabilitation Athletic Trainer and Volleyball Coach Emily Brown.

Congratulations to Antonia Smith, Athlete of the Month for Holly Pond High School and Encore Rehabilitation – Cullman!

Antonia is a Senior and a Middle Hitter on the Broncos Volleyball Team. Her coach, Coach Emily Brown says, “Antonia is a great athlete with a great attitude and that is not easy to find. Antonia is very special and I am so proud of her!”

Encore Rehabilitation is proud of you too, Antonia! We wish you the best!

Super 12 Athletes honored at Banquet

The Dothan Eagle Super 12 banquet was held January 18 at Flowers Hospital. This is an awards banquet to honor local high school athletes in football, volleyball, and cross-country. Southern Bone & Joint Specialists and Encore Rehabilitation, Inc. sponsored the banquet. The guest speaker was Austin Johnson, a member of the University of Alabama Football Team and former quarterback for Elba High School.

This year’s winners are pictured below.

For photos of other Super 12 Athletes, please visit our Facebook page, Encore Rehabilitation-Dothan.

Makennah Mills Cross Country Player of the Year Super 12 Jan 2018

Makennah Mills, Northview High School, Super 12 Cross Country Female Athlete of the Year

Gabe Henneberger Cross Country Player of the Year Super 12 Jan 2018

Gabe Henneberger, Enterprise High School, Super 12 Cross County Male Athlete of the Year

Amy Warrick Volleyball Coach of the Year Super 12 jan 2018

Coach Amy Warrick, Goshen High School, Super 12 Volleyball Coach of the Year (3rd from left). Also pictured are Super 12 Athletes (Goshen High School) Kelsey Gibson and Hannah Calhoun.

Autmn Mayes Volleyball Player of the Year Super 12 Jan 2017

Autumn Mayes, Providence High School, Super 12 Volleyball Player of the Year

Bart Synder Brock Synder Goshen Coach and Player of the Year Super 12 jan 2017

Bart Synder, Super 12 Football Coach of the Year with Brock Synder, Super 12 Football Player of the Year. Both are from Goshen High School.

Madison Harbison, Athlete of the Month-Vinemont High School & Encore Rehabilitation of Cullman

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Madison Harbison has been selected as Athlete of the Month for Vinemont High School and Encore Rehabilitation – Cullman!

Madison is a Senior and enjoys playing Volleyball, Basketball, and Softball for the Eagles. After graduation, she plans to pursue a Nursing Degree at Wallace State Community College.

Madison is the daughter of Mark and Shannan Harbison.

Congratulations, Madison! Enjoy your Senior year!

Heart of Dixie Tournament, Montgomery Alabama

Encore Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine was glad to provide Athletic Training Services for the Heart of Dixie Volleyball Tournament in Montgomery, Jan. 13-14, 2018.

We LOVE to see you move!

Blake Comeaux – Athlete of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation-Diamondhead, MS

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Introducing Blake Comeaux, Athlete of the Month for Encore Rehabilitation-Diamondhead, Mississippi!

Blake is a Junior at Hancock High School where he is a multi-sport athlete in Football, Track, and Powerlifting. He has placed 1st and 2nd in the District for Discus and has been selected to The Sea Coast Echo First Team.

His post-graduate plans include attending Rice University to obtain a law degree and become a mediator. Blake is the son of Leigh and Daniel Comeaux.

Congratulations, Blake! We wish you all the best of success!

Christian Peterson – Athlete of the Month for Saint Bernard Preparatory and Encore Rehabilitation of Cullman

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Meet Christian Peterson – a Senior at Saint Bernard Preparatory School and Athlete of the Month for Saint Bernard’s and Encore Rehabilitation-Cullman!

Christian plays varsity Basketball, Soccer, Track, and Baseball for the Saints. When not participating in sports, Christian enjoys spending time with his friends. He is the son of Meg and Pete Peterson.

Enjoy the rest of your senior year, Christian. We wish you the best!