August Newsletter:
August brings in our coldest month of the year but lucky things are heating up around SRA. Here’s a quick welcome to our 4 new/returning athletes, Term 3’s Junior Athlete Development Program has taken off in both Diamond Valley & Lilydale, we introduce in-house physiotherapy services on a Wednesday afternoon to better support our community. Expressions of interest are now open for our upcoming SRA Pathways Program – a tailored off-season training option for clubs and teams. Plus, we’ve delivered another successful Coach Education Workshop, Agnes Emma-Nnopu is your featured Athlete Interview for the month, we celebrate athlete milestones and standout performers, and Coach Benjamin has done some research on the most recent NBA Champions Oklahoma City Thunder.
We hope you enjoy this edition.
Welcome To The Family:
| New & Returning Athletes |
|---|
| Courtney Willemse Fletcher Collins Fraser Collins Sav Coghlan |
SRA News
SRA Physiotherapy
SRA has added in-house physiotherapy services every Wednesday afternoon, providing accessible, high-quality treatment for injuries, niggles, and recovery support – open to all SRA Athletes and members of the public. Our experienced physio team is here to help you move, feel, and perform at your best.
Term 3 Junior Athlete Development Program
This week we kicked off our Junior Athlete Development Program at Diamond Valley Basketball Stadium and SRA Headquarters, welcoming a talented group of athletes ready to build their foundation in speed, strength, power, movement and injury prevention.
Limited spots are still available across both programs – express your interest by emailing info@srasportstherapy.com.au
The SRA Pathways Program
SRA are looking for a select few likeminded clubs or teams who are interested in running an off season strength & conditioning program starting mid-late August. This program is perfect for teams or clubs who found themselves riddled with injuries this season or are looking to increase their athletic potential to go one step further next season.
If this interests you, please fill out the attached survey and one of our team members will be in contact.
Bulleen Boomers Coach Education Workshop
Last month, we delivered a dynamic Coach Education Masterclass with the Bulleen Boomers Basketball Association, equipping coaches with practical warm-up, cool-down, and injury prevention strategies to elevate athletic performance.
The session combined theory and hands-on learning to ensure coaches could confidently implement high-performance habits across their teams.
Want to bring this workshop to your club or team? Get in touch to book a masterclass tailored towards your coaches via info@srasportstherapy.com.au
Oxley Christian College
Our Term 3 Junior Basketball Academy is back up and running this week at Oxley Christian College, we are excited to continue progressing and developing these athletes across the term, giving them the chance to sharpen their basketball skills, build confidence, and develop high performance habits.
SRA Quiz
The SRA Quiz is proudly endorsed by Deuce Brand Australia, the premium performance and lifestyle brand known for their commitment to high quality, functional apparel across the sporting community worldwide.
Each month, we randomly select 1 person who answers all the quiz questions correctly to win a pair of Deuce Brand shorts.
Deuce Brand has also generously offered a 40% discount code exclusive to the SRA community. To redeem use SRA40 at checkout via Deuce Brand Australia.
Congratulations to last month’s winner Marc De Lulio.
Total Sessions Leaderbaord:
Male:
| Athlete Name | Total Sessions |
|---|---|
| Marc De Lulio | 23 |
| Bailey Deckert | 21 |
| Isaiah Stratford | 19 |
Female:
| Athlete Name | Total Sessions |
|---|---|
| Tayah Burrows | 19 |
| Jessica Meldrum | 18 |
| Charlie Seivers | 18 |
GYG Athlete of The Month:
| Athlete Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Isaiah Philp | Isaiah first joined the SRA program back in early September 2024. He is an athlete who has committed to our high performance habits and consistently applies the lessons he learns even away from our program. Isaiah has seen a 7cm increase in his vertical jump and has become a super competent lifter in the gym. |
| Tayah Burrows | Tayah is an athlete who joined the SRA program to rehab a foot injury. Unfortunately upon her return she suffered a devastating leg fracture where another athlete landed on her during a basketball game. Despite these setbacks, Tayah is an athlete who always commits herself to her rehab/training and attacks every session with a desire to return bigger and better.
Congratulations to both GYG Athlete’s of the month for August and thank you for all the hard work you both put into your training. |
Thank you to Guzman Y Gomez, the Australian and Internationally renowned Mexican Cuisine Restaurant for endorsing our “GYG Athlete of The Month”.
Each month we celebrate 2 athletes who have strongly demonstrated our core values; Belief, Discipline & Ownership.
The winners can each collect a GYG Gift Voucher from SRA Headquarters next time they visit.
To learn more visit the following link
Total Session Milestones:
| 100 Session Club |
|---|
| Bailey Deckert Erica Cid Jonathan Garbutt Rachel Bell Zoe Rakogiannis |
Be on the lookout for an email with your award if you find your name on the lists above.
Athlete News:
| Event | Sporting News |
|---|---|
| National Team | Congratulations to SRA Athlete’s Tom Carroll, Rebecca Pizzey & Abbey Ellis who recently represented the Netherlands, New Zealand and Australia in National Team duties.
Special mention to Angus Glover who was preparing to represent Australia at the Asia Cup but unfortunately sustained a minor shoulder injury in the final round of selection. |
| International Sport | Congratulations to SRA Athlete Matt Toop on his most recent trip to America where he played in a number of basketball tournaments and came out as tournament MVP. |
| NBL1/Big V Finals | Good luck to all of our SRA athletes who are competing in finals across NBL1 and Big V across the upcoming weeks. |
Blogs:
| Blog | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10 Championship Lessons From The OKC Thunder | Discover the 10 championship qualities that set the OKC Thunder apart in this years NBA finals campaign – lessons every athlete and team can apply to elevate their performance and culture. |
Athlete Interviews:
| Athlete Name | Overview |
|---|---|
| Agnes Emma-Nnopu | A rising star in Australian basketball, Agnes Emma-Nnopu has recently signed a 3 year deal with the Sydney Flames and brings with her championship experience from her time at Stanford and TCU in the NCAA.
Learn more about Agnes here. |
Directors Summary
It’s been another big month at SRA as we continue expanding our impact across athlete development, injury rehabilitation and coach education.
We’re excited to now offer in-house physiotherapy every Wednesday afternoon and Monday/Thursday mornings, making it easier for athletes and community members to access high-quality recovery and injury support right here at our facility.
Our Term 3 Junior Athlete Development Programs are in full swing at both Lilydale and Diamond Valley, welcoming a talented group of athletes committed to building their physical foundations.
We’ve also launched expressions of interest for the SRA Pathways Program, an off-season strength & conditioning initiative for clubs and teams looking to level up next season.
On the education front, we were proud to run a hands-on Coach Education Workshop with the Bulleen Boomers,thank you to Coach Rahni for assisting with this one. We are also excited to see our Junior Basketball Academy return to Oxley Christian College for Term 3.
As always, thank you for being part of the SRA community, good luck to all SRA athletes who are competing in finals and thank you to our community sponsors GYG and Deuce Brand.
Shaun Atkins
Director – SRA Sports Therapy
“Dreams > Actions > Results”
The SRA Team