November Newsletter:
November’s Newsletter is packed with exciting updates, achievements, and upcoming events across the SRA community! We share details on SRA Medical, Track Sessions, and our upcoming Christmas Party, celebrate incredible milestones including state selections, national contracts, and Best & Fairest honours. Plus, catch up on our latest blogs featuring updated partnerships with Kilsyth, Knox and Diamond Valley Basketball Associations, along with an inspiring interview with NBL1 Champion and Murray State Alumn Katelyn Young. Check it out below.
Welcome To The Family:
| New & Returning Athletes |
|---|
| Andrew Robinson Eliza Ghosn Jared McCann Joseph Biasuzzo Suliman Abdalla Taj Heap |
SRA News
SRA Medical
We are extremely close to releasing news about SRA Medical, keep an eye out for more information to be released over the coming weeks via our brand new SRA Medical Social Media Page.
SRA Track Sessions
Looking to run faster? SRA Track Sessions “run” every Saturday, 10am at Croydon Athletics Track – open to all SRA Athletes who are looking to sharpen their running mechanics, improve acceleration or their overall top speed. Come learn and train alongside like-minded athletes in a fun, competitive environment.
SRA Christmas Party
SRA’s Christmas Party is back this year! Stay tuned over the coming weeks for more information about the event happening early December.
Friendly Reminder
Just a friendly reminder that all membership cancellations require a minimum of 4 weeks notice. This allows us to process your request smoothly and ensure there are no interruptions or time spent writing you a new program.
SRA “Deuce Brand” 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. This month, we’re also spotlighting the launch of Deuce Brand’s limited Day of the Dead collection – a bold blend of performance, comfort, and design.
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 Chase Smith..
Total Sessions Leaderboard:
Male:
| Athlete Name | Total Sessions |
|---|---|
| Marc De Lulio | 23 |
| Josh Hawkins | 23 |
| Isaiah Stratford | 21 |
Female:
| Athlete Name | Total Sessions |
|---|---|
| Charlie Seivers | 22 |
| Jessica Meldrum | 21 |
| Zoe Rakogiannis | 19 |
GYG Athlete of The Month:
| Athlete Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Marc De Lulio | Marc has been a regular at SRA over the past five months after suffering a ruptured ACL that ended his 2025 footy season before it began. Since joining us, he’s embodied SRA’s core values – showing consistency, resilience, and commitment throughout his rehab – achieving outstanding progress along the way. |
| Zoe Rakogiannis | Zoe is another SRA Athlete who has been working extremely hard across the last 5 months after sustaining an ACL Injury. She has been attacking her rehab day in and day out and we are super proud of the hard work both of these athletes have been putting in. |
A big thank you to Guzman y Gomez (GYG) – the Australian and internationally renowned Mexican cuisine restaurant – for proudly endorsing our “GYG Athlete of the Month” award.
Each month, we recognise two athletes who best embody SRA’s core values of Belief, Discipline, and Ownership both in and out of the gym. The winners can collect their GYG Gift Voucher from the gym when they’re next in.
To learn more visit the following link
Session Milestones:
| 100 Session Club | 200 Session Club | 400/500 Session Club |
|---|---|---|
| Bailey White Beau Tennant Brad Watson Chayse Vincent Josh Hawkins Marc De Lulio Taj Heap |
Abe Nyok | 400 sessions Charlie Seivers Judd Hansen 500 sessions Aussie Smith |
Be on the lookout for an email with your award if you find your name on the lists above.
Athlete News:
| Event | Sporting News |
|---|---|
| WNBL Contract | A huge shoutout to Nyah Lok, who has officially signed a contract with the Southside Flyers for the current WNBL season. Nyah was due to start training with SRA right before getting the call to service |
| Runners Up League B&F | Well done to SRA athlete Aussie Smith, who capped off a standout season by finishing runner-up in the Division 1 OEFNL Senior Best & Fairest. |
| U20 National’s Selections | Congratulations to SRA athletes Chayse Vincent and Mia Kellock on their selection in the extended squad to represent Victoria at the upcoming Under 20 National Championships. |
| Junior Try Outs | Congratulations to all SRA athletes who pushed through a competitive tryout period, and an extra congratulations to those who made teams! We’re proud of your effort, attitude, and commitment to continual improvement. |
Blogs:
| Blog | Summary |
|---|---|
| Knox Basketball Partnership Extension | Our partnership with Knox Basketball has been extended for another 12 months, continuing our role as the NBL1 Women’s Strength & Conditioning Providers and expanding across the Junior Raiders pathway. With over 1,200 sessions logged last season and new programs now running across all junior levels, we’re proud to keep raising the standard for athlete development across Australian basketball. |
| Kilsyth NBL1 Women Partnership | SRA has teamed up with the Kilsyth NBL1 Women’s team to deliver a 3-month pre-season program focused on performance, resilience, and education. Led by SRA Coach Rahni Samason, this partnership highlights our continued investment in high-performance sport – with an exciting student internship opportunity now open. |
| Building Better Athletes At Diamond Valley Basketball | SRA recently teamed up with 500+ representative athletes at Diamond Valley Basketball Stadium to deliver warm-ups and injury prevention sessions focused on movement quality and athletic development. We’ll be back for Family Day on November 9th with a jump testing competition – winners will earn a spot in our 2026 Term 1 Junior ADP. A few Term 4 spots are still available, so get in quick! |
Athlete Interviews:
| Athlete Name | Overview |
|---|---|
| Katelyn Young | With the NBL1 season wrapped up, we caught up with Katelyn Young, import player for the Knox Raiders NBL1 Women, who played a key role in their national championship run. Now retiring and stepping into an Assistant Coach role at Murray State University, Katelyn reflects on her journey, lessons learned, and her time training with SRA. Learn more about her story. |
Directors Summary
A quick shoutout to our fantastic team of coaches and a special mention to Jacob for his seamless onboarding across the last month at SRA, your help has been invaluable.
As always, thank you to our newsletter sponsors Deuce Brand Australia and Guzman Y Gomez.
With pre season around the corner, we are super excited to see the growth and development of all our athletes and are looking forward to working closely with each of our affiliate clubs for another season including; Knox Basketball Association, Montrose Football Club, Diamond Valley Basketball Association and Kilsyth Basketball Association.
If you haven’t made it down to an SRA Speed session yet, I highly recommend it.
With Christmas just around the corner, SRA Medical close to being finalised and some exciting deals in the works, SRA is looking to make some bold statements just in time for the festive season.
Keep your eyes open and ears peeled as we continue to grow and raise the standards of our industry.
See you all next month.
Shaun Atkins
Director – SRA Sports Therapy
“Dreams > Actions > Results”
The SRA Team