Introduction
With finals season now underway for many of our SRA athletes, another big month has flown by, with plenty happening both in and out of the gym! We’re excited to have now fully transitioned across to our new SRA Web App, registrations have opened for our Off-Season Football Program and Term 4 Junior ADP and we’re also continuing to grow our nutrition services with Holly, giving our athletes and the wider community even more support with their training, performance and recovery.
Book a nutrition consult with Holly here
On the performance front, it’s been another huge month for the SRA community, with championships across basketball and netball, national representation, junior finals success and plenty of individual achievements to celebrate. We’re also excited to extend our partnership with Diamond Valley Basketball Association for another 12 months as we continue to grow our support for athletes across the community.
Read more about all the latest SRA updates below:
Welcome to the Family:
| New and Returning Athletes |
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Addison Pongho Blake Ferguson Cohen Melli Hannah Day Lily Exton Miranda Gartner Nikita Young |
SRA News
SRA Web App
We have some incredibly exciting news with our transition across to the new SRA Web App now being fully completed, bringing everything together in one central platform for athletes, parents and coaches. Members can now manage memberships and bookings, track performance data and goals, communicate with coaches, access nutrition resources, book Allied Health appointments and view all of their SRA training and performance information in one place, with parental oversight for athletes under 18.
Off-Season Football Program
With the footy season coming to an end, we’re excited to announce that we’ll be kicking off our Off-Season Football Program to help athletes make the most of the break and start building towards next season. The program will focus on developing strength, speed, power and conditioning, while giving players a structured training plan to work on the areas they need to improve before pre-season rolls around. If you’re a local footballer looking to take your game to the next level in 2027, check out the registration form below.
Off-Season Football Program Registration
Term 4 Junior ADP
We’re excited to announce that registration for Term 4 Junior ADP has officially opened. The program is a great opportunity for younger athletes to continue developing their strength, speed, power and overall athleticism in the gym. This program is a a great opportunity for junior athletes to get some extra work in before upcoming try outs. We’ve loved seeing the progress across our junior athletes this year and are looking forward to another big term of training.
Nutrition Consults
We’re excited to continue offering Nutrition Consults with Holly at SRA, available to all SRA athletes and the wider community. Holly provides individualised support around fueling for training and competition, improving energy and recovery, hydration, building healthier eating habits and working towards body composition goals. If you’re interested in finding out more or booking a consultation, visit the link below.
Edinburgh College Basketball Holiday Camp
Term 3 Holiday Camps are just around the corner. In partnership with Edinburgh College we will be running a 2 day basketball camp for athletes 5-10 years old on the 21st and 22nd September. This camp is perfect for athletes new to basketball or who are looking to refine their skills over the spring holidays.
Total Sessions Leaderboard:
Male:
| Athlete Name | Total Sessions |
|---|---|
| Alier Tong | 17 |
| Oliver Coghlan | 16 |
| Lenny Akinkugbe | 15 |
Female:
| Athlete Name | Total Sessions |
|---|---|
| Jess Meldrum | 17 |
| Poppy Kelly | 16 |
| Savannah Coghlan | 12 |
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, Provisional Sports Psychologist Kyle Didone, and Nutritionist Holly Cichowski. Their expertise and commitment to patient care has helped the health and wellbeing of our athletes, offering a comprehensive approach to health, recovery, and performance.
GYG Athlete of The Month:
| Athlete Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Ryder Brookes |
Ryder is a dedicated young athlete who consistently makes the most of every session and is always looking for ways to improve. His commitment to his development was rewarded this year with selection in the EFNL Interleague Team, a fantastic achievement and reflection of all the hard work he has put in.
Ryder is also a familiar and friendly face around the gym who is always up for a chat and brings great energy to the SRA community. Congratulations to Ryder for being one of our GYG athletes of the month. |
| Poppy Kelly |
Poppy is relatively new to the SRA community, but has already made a huge impression through her commitment and attitude towards training. She consistently works hard, takes on feedback and has made some great improvements in a short period of time.
We’ve loved having Poppy as part of the SRA community and look forward to seeing her continue to develop and achieve her goals! Congratulations to Poppy for being one of our GYG athletes of the month. |
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
SRA Google Review
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Session Milestones:
| 100 Session Club | 400 Session Club |
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Sebastian Imson Harry Wiltshire Eliza Ghosn |
Arjun Randhawa |
Athlete News:
| Event | Sporting News |
|---|---|
| Big V Championship | A huge congratulations to SRA athlete Angok Angok, who played a pivotal role in helping McKinnon secure the Big V Championship. An awesome achievement and a great reward for a fantastic season! |
| EFNL Junior Finals | Congratulations to all of our SRA junior athletes who recently competed in the EFNL Junior Finals! A special shoutout to Noah Falla, who was named Best on Ground in his Under 12A Grand Final. An incredible achievement – well done Noah! |
| Montrose Finals | Congratulations to the Montrose Senior Men’s and Under 19’s teams on a great season and making the Division 1 EFNL finals series.
The Senior Men played an outstanding game against Park Orchards last weekend, narrowly losing in overtime. The U19’s are ramping up their preparation for a Grand Final appearance in the coming weeks. |
| Knox NBL1 South + National Champs | A massive congratulations to the Knox Raiders NBL1 Women on becoming history making back-to-back NBL1 South and National Champions! An incredible achievement from the entire group, with a special shoutout to Paige Bradley, who was named NBL1 South Finals MVP, and Alicia Froling, who took home National Finals MVP honours. |
| FIBA 3×3 Youth Nations Championship | A massive congratulations to Catelyn Van Es, who was selected to represent Australia at the FIBA 3×3 Youth Nations Championship in Singapore and came away with a gold medal! An incredible achievement and a great reward for all her hard work. |
| VNL Championship Winners | Congratulations to SRA Medical’s very own Rushi Patel on winning a VNL Championship with Hawks Netball Club as the team’s High Performance Manager. A fantastic achievement and great to see another member of the SRA team enjoying championship success! |
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!
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Blogs:
| Blog | Summary |
|---|---|
| SRA Extends Partnership with Diamond Valley Basketball Association | SRA is excited to extend our partnership with Diamond Valley Basketball Association for another 12 months, continuing our shared focus on athlete development. Over the coming year, SRA will deliver educational workshops, a club-wide Athlete Performance Combine, and pre-season strength and conditioning for the Youth League Men’s and Women’s teams, helping athletes better understand their performance and prepare to perform at their best. |
Athlete Interviews:
| Athlete Name | Overview |
|---|---|
| Paige Bradley | It’s hard to go past revisiting our Athlete Interview with Paige Bradley after her NBL1 Championship success with the Knox Raiders this season. Paige is now heading across to New Zealand in preparation for another NZ WNBL campaign. Learn more about the Texan point guard here. |
Directors Summary
What a month at SRA.
With finals in full swing, it’s been great to see so many of our athletes rewarded for the work they’ve put in throughout the year. On a personal note, being part of the Knox Raiders NBL1 Women’s history making back-to-back NBL1 South and National Championship run was an incredibly special experience. I’m very proud of the work everyone has put in behind the scenes and a special mention to both Alicia Froling and Paige Bradley for leading the way yet again, earning themselves Finals MVP acknowledgements.
There’s also plenty happening at SRA, with our new Web App fully functioning, registrations opening for our Off-Season Football Program, Term 4 Junior ADP, and our partnership with Diamond Valley Basketball Association extending for another 12 months.
This time of year is really challenging as an athlete performance gym owner but I would like to take a moment to say a big thank you to my team for all of their hard work both on the frontline and behind the scenes, what we have created at SRA is pretty special and the successes we see across our community is a direct reflection of your hard work.
Our Club Performance Combines will be launching very soon, giving clubs and teams the opportunity to benchmark their athletes, identify key areas for development and build a more targeted approach across 2027. Keep an eye on our socials and your inbox for more information on upcoming dates and how your team can get involved.
Shaun Atkins
Director – SRA Sports Therapy
“Dreams > Actions > Results”
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