We are excited to announce that Jeff Davis, Encore Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer, has been honored as the Southern States Athletic Conference Athletic Trainer of the Year!

We couldn’t be happier for Jeff for this well-deserved honor. This award highlights his valuable contributions to William Carey Athletics and his community, his remarkable influence within the Southern States Athletic Conference, and his steadfast dedication to the Athletic Training profession.

Jeff says, “I first would like to thank God for giving me the ability to handle these duties each and every day I’m granted. I’m very grateful and blessed to have been given the opportunity to work with Encore Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine. Also, I would like to thank William Carey University, its administration and athletic department for giving me and Encore Rehabilitation the opportunity to work with such a fine institution! My goal each and every day is to give WCU Athletes the best possible athletic healthcare they can receive! It’s a demanding job that keeps everyone involved extremely busy but is so rewarding to work daily with the athletes and coaches to help keep the Crusaders at their best. I also want to thank the SSAC for presenting me with the 23/24 AT of the year award. I thank my peers in the conference for my nomination and recognition. We all have a demanding job and a demanding schedule. We (AT’s) all throughout the SSAC conference help each other out throughout the calendar year to help keep our athletes safe and help return them to sport following injury to the best of our abilities. I would like to thank those members of my staff, past and present for all the help and assistance, I clearly work day in and day out with some wonderful colleagues and credit them as well to our success and this award.”

Jeff started his AT career in 1992 at MS Gulf Coast Community College in Perkinston, MS as Head Athletic Trainer. In 1996-1998, he worked for Baptist Health System in Birmingham AL and served as AT for the Birmingham Grasshoppers as well as Thompson High School in Alabaster, AL. In 1999-2003 he served as Assistant AT at Jones College in Ellisville, MS. In July 2003-present, Jeff has been employed by Encore Rehabilitation, Inc. From 2005 to present, through contract with Encore Rehabilitation Inc., Jeff became the Head of Athletic Training for William Carey University in Hattiesburg, MS. In 2008, Jeff added Regional Director duties to his role for the Hattiesburg Region for Encore Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine.

Jeff is married to Missy Davis of Richton, MS. Together they have 2 children and 2 stepchildren, and 6 grandchildren and thoroughly enjoy spending their time together with family and friends.

Jeff’s commitment, expertise, leadership, and hard work are evident in everything he does. Jeff, we appreciate all you do for our Encore Sports Medicine Team and our athletes!

Please join us in celebrating Jeff’s outstanding achievement!

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