July 2026 Newsletter:
Introduction
June has been a big month of growth at SRA with many of our Junior ADP athletes progressing onto memberships, lots of new clients at SRA Medical, exciting new partnerships, college basketball opportunities and multiple SRA athletes representing Australia and Victoria in coming weeks.
Read more about these exciting SRA updates below
Welcome to the Family:
| New and Returning Athletes |
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Ben Bara Ethan Aulia Fraya Dunn Ivy Klewer Jax Woodward Luana Dunn Ryder Brookes Tayla Moll Tom Kennedy |
SRA News
SRA Medical
Our SRA Medical team have been working hard behind the scenes meeting our athletes, taking on new clients and growing the brand, providing expert healthcare services to both SRA athletes as well as the general population. Our medical team Rushi Patel, Emily Stones and Kyle Didone have fit seamlessly into the SRA community and we are excited to continue working closely alongside them.
Bridge Talent Management Partnership
We’re excited to announce a new partnership with Bridge Talent Management!
SRA is proud to become BTM’s official performance partner, working together to provide aspiring basketball athletes with greater development opportunities, elite performance support, and the resources they need to pursue collegiate and long-term professional careers.
We’re looking forward to helping the next generation of athletes reach their full potential.
Term 3 Junior ADP
It’s hard to believe we are already looking ahead to term 3 for our Junior Athlete Development Program!
Term 3 will kick off on Monday the 13th of July with expert speed, agility and jump testing led by coach Harry. If you are interested in becoming faster, stronger and all round more athletic, sign up for our term 3 Junior Athlete Development Program using the link below.
Mernda Netball Club
The girls at Mernda Netball Club have been putting in the work at our Sunday morning sessions and have already shown massive improvements. These sessions consisted of netball specific speed, strength and agility based training led by SRA coach Harry Stones. We can’t wait to continue working with this super talented group of girls across Term 3.
Edinburgh College Holiday Camps
Our Edinburgh College Basketball Holiday Camps are back this month led by Coach Isaiah Stratford. The kids got to enjoy 2 action-packed days of skill development, team building and fun games. We hope everyone enjoyed the week, learned something new and most importantly had fun!
Total Sessions Leaderboard:
Male:
| Athlete Name | Total Sessions |
|---|---|
| Oliver Coghlan | 15 |
| Hayden Smith | 15 |
| Isaiah Stratford | 15 |
Female:
| Athlete Name | Total Sessions |
|---|---|
| Kylie Horstmeyer | 17 |
| Jess Meldrum | 17 |
| Catelyn Van Es | 17 |
SRA Medical
SRA Medical has continued to grow this month, with our experienced medical team delivering expert healthcare services lead by Osteopath Emily Stones, Physiotherapist Rushi Patel, and Provisional Sports Psychologist Kyle Didone. Their expertise and commitment to patient care has helped the health and wellbeing of our athletes and extended community, offering a comprehensive approach to health, recovery, and performance.
Be on the lookout for our staff Interviews coming soon.
GYG Athlete of The Month:
| Athlete Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Ryder Brookes |
Ryder is a young talented football athlete at SRA.
Ryder is always willing to put in the work during his sessions and never says no to a challenge or opportunity to improve. He has worked his way up through our Junior Athlete Development Program and is now training on our SRA elite membership, taking the next step on his athletic journey. Well done Ryder! |
| Mia Kellock |
Mia has been putting in a huge amount of work throughout her rehab journey as she works to get back on the basketball court post-injury.
Mia has been busy balancing team training commitments, year 12 exams and still finds time to get in the gym. We can’t wait to see you back on the court Mia! |
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 across the SRA community.
To learn more, visit the following link
GYG have also recently launched their new ‘Friends and Family Fiesta’ Bundles!
This bundle is perfect for refuelling with mates after training, games, or busy days.
Read more about the bundles here.
SRA Google Review
If you are enjoying your experience with SRA Sports Therapy, we’d love to hear about it! Leaving a quick Google review helps others find our services and supports our team in continuing to deliver a high-quality service for our athletes. Your feedback means a lot to us and only takes a minute.
Session Milestones:
| 100 Session Club |
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Zane Holmes Tommy Lea-Smith Andrew Robinson |
Athlete News:
| Event | Sporting News |
|---|---|
| College Basketball Opportunities |
Huge congratulations to SRA and Kilsyth Cobra athlete Chayse Vincent on his recent college basketball signing with Chadron State University.
We’re incredibly proud of the hard work Chayse has put in and wish him all the best as he takes this exciting next step in his college basketball journey. |
| Australian Opals & Boomers Team 2026 |
Congratulations to Townsville Fire, Knox Raider and SRA athlete Alicia Froling on getting selected for the extended 2026 Australian Opals basketball team. We wish Alicia and her teammates the best of luck as they take on China on the 7th and 9th July at John Cain Arena.
A special mention also goes out to Angus Glover who has also been named in the Boomers extended Squad for their upcoming campaign. |
| FIBA 3×3 World Cup |
Congratulations to SRA athlete Emma Clarke and her teammates who represented Australia at the FIBA 3×3 World Cup in Warsaw. The girls finished second in the world after a tough battle against the USA.
Emma then backed this up with a recent Gold Medal and MVP performance at the Poiters Women’s Series. Well done Emma! Emma now has her sights set on the Commonwealth Games Preparation later this month. |
| Montrose Senior Football Debut |
Congratulations to SRA athlete Matt Toop on making his senior debut with Montrose football club, kicking 3 goals. Matt has been training with SRA since the beginning and has made huge progress across his 8 year journey.
Well done Matt on this outstanding achievement. |
| Volleyball Victoria U17 Selection |
Well done to Maia Reynolds on getting selected for the U17 Volleyball Victoria team for the coming season.
Maia has been putting in work at SRA, while also balancing early morning school and state sessions. We wish Maia and her teammates the very best of luck with their upcoming tournament. |
Each month we love sharing experiences and accomplishments of all of our athlete’s journeys.
If you have any news worth sharing as part of our newsletter we would love to hear from you!
Athlete News and Accomplishments
Blogs:
| Blog | Summary |
|---|---|
| Mobility vs Flexibility: Why Athletes Need Both | Our most recent blog explains the difference between mobility and flexibility, why both matter and how you can implement both into your training routine. |
Athlete Interviews:
| Athlete Name | Overview |
|---|---|
| Georgia Booth | This month we sat down with Georgia Booth, a talented dual athlete excelling in both the basketball court and football pitch. Georgia is currently involved with Bendigo Braves NBL1 basketball, Bendigo Spirit WNBL and Hawthorn VFLW. Georgia’s relentless work ethic translates seamlessly across both sports, making her a top dual-code athlete whether she’s on the footy field or basketball court. |
Directors Summary
June gave us a great reminder of how much momentum is building across SRA, both inside the gym and throughout our wider community. It has been exciting to see more Junior ADP athletes progress into our high performance program, the SRA Medical team continue to grow, and new opportunities are opening up for our athletes through programs, partnerships and representative pathways.
This month, I’m especially proud of the consistency shown across the board. From our Junior ADP and Mernda Netball Club sessions, to the Edinburgh College Holiday Camps, college basketball opportunities (congratulations Chayse), and athletes representing Australia on the national stage, there has been plenty to celebrate. These moments reflect the work being done by our broader community.
A special congratulations to Ryder Brookes and Mia Kellock as our GYG Athletes of the Month. Both have shown great ownership in different stages of their journey, and they represent the standards we want to keep building at SRA.
Thank you to everyone who continues to contribute to our environment. We’re proud of the direction we’re heading and excited for what’s ahead.
Shaun Atkins
Director – SRA Sports Therapy
“Dreams > Actions > Results”
The SRA Team