June 2026 Newsletter:
Introduction
Another month has flown by here at SRA! We’ve welcomed lots of new athletes into the gym, along with new members of the SRA Medical team – Emily, Rushi and Kyle. Behind the scenes, there’s been plenty happening as well, with new club affiliations, high-performance workshops, junior development programs, and school academies are in full swing.
On top of all that we have had a total of 13 athletes reach a session milestone this month!!!
Read more about these exciting updates below.
Welcome to the Family:
| New and Returning Athletes |
|---|
| Chloe Donchi Emma Beard Hudson Mortimore Jas Mckenzie Jonita Randhawa Jude Peace Will Lea-Smith |
SRA News
Mernda Netball Club Affiliation
We are excited to announce SRA’s newest netball affiliation with Northern Pride Netball Club.
The U15, U17 & Open Athletes were recently put to the test at our in house performance combine, where we assessed their speed, agility, and jump performance, providing valuable insight into their athletic development. Over the coming weeks, SRA will work closely with the Northern Pride Netball Club, focusing on speed development, injury prevention and recovery strategies to prepare them for their season. Special mention to Diamond Valley Basketball Association for the client referral.
Angus Glover Workshop at Edinburgh College
We were honoured to welcome Angus Glover from the South East Melbourne Phoenix to Edinburgh College this month to run a workshop with our Basketball Academy students.
Angus shared his inspiring journey and spoke about the importance of resilience in overcoming setbacks, reflecting on how he battled back from three ACL injuries to reach the position he is in today – including being named NBL Sixth Man of the Year. His honesty, story, and mindset left a lasting impression on our students. Be on the lookout for a link in next month’s newsletter to watch the exclusive interview.
Oxley Christian College Basketball Program
SRA is excited to be back at Oxley Christian College for 2026 as part of Oxley’s Institute of Sport (OIS), with experienced coaches ISaiah Stratford, Haylee Andrews & Shaun Atkins running the program. These sessions run on Tuesdays and Wednesday mornings and are offered to students in Years 7-11. The sessions are designed with a focus on developing students’ ball skills, on-court agility and game IQ.
Student feedback has been positive, with the following comments received:
“SRA has helped me with my dribbling and skills work. They are great coaches,” – Lachie. B
“The program has helped with my skills and being more agile” – Juda.
SRA is proud to see improvement in the OIS athletes and is looking forward to continuing this development across Term 3.
Total Sessions Leaderboard:
Male:
| Athlete Name | Total Sessions |
|---|---|
| Hayden Smith | 18 |
| Marc De lulio | 17 |
| Oliver Coghlan | 15 |
Female:
| Athlete Name | Total Sessions |
|---|---|
| Kylie Horstmeyer | 17 |
| Emme Shearer | 17 |
| Catelyn Van Es | 16 |
SRA Medical
We would like to share an important update with our SRA community. James, our in house physiotherapist, has finished up with SRA medical. Over the last 12 months, James has played a crucial role in SRA medical and we are incredibly grateful for the care and support he has shown to our clients.
Moving forward, SRA Medical will continue to provide high-quality healthcare led by our growing team which includes Osteopath Emily Stones, Physiotherapist Rushi Patel & Provisional Sports Psychologist Kyle Didone.
Be on the lookout for our staff Interviews coming in next month’s newsletter.
GYG Athlete of The Month:
| Athlete Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Savannagh Coghlan |
Sav has been absolutely smashing it this month at SRA, clocking up 15 sessions this month!
While juggling gym alongside uni, sport and other commitments, she continues to show outstanding dedication and commitment every time she’s in the gym. Well done Sav! |
| Harrison Barnes |
Harrison has shown outstanding consistency and commitment throughout his ACL rehabilitation over the past few months at SRA.
He brings a positive attitude, great energy, and a smile to every session and has been a pleasure to work with! We’re excited to see all his hard work pay off when he returns to the basketball court. |
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
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 | 200 Session Club | 300 Session Club | 400 Session Club |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Harry Wiltshire Harry Burgess Bodhi Stratford |
Alicia Froling Bella-Niven Brown Angok Angok Bailey White |
Harvey Amos Isaiah Stratford Jack Diedrich |
Alier Tong Matt Toop Anthony Le |
Athlete News:
| Event | Sporting News |
|---|---|
| NBL1 Leading Scorer | Shout out to SRA athlete, Luke Rosendale who is currently one of the leading scorers in the NBL1 South league with Hobart Chargers across May! |
| AUSA Team Selection |
Well done to SRA athlete Tommy Lea-Smith on getting selected for the AUSA Hoops Team who competed at the PUMA NXT PRO Circuit in America.
Tommy and his teammates competed against some of the best teams across the United States playing in both Kansas City and Tulsa. This is an outstanding achievement and experience that you will carry with you throughout the rest of your basketball career! |
| State Basketball Tryouts |
Congratulations to Caleb Kimpton and Violet Kimpton on being selected to attend the State Basketball Tryouts.
This well deserved achievement is a reflection of the hard work, dedication, and commitment you continue to show in the gym and on the court each and every week. We are incredibly proud of you both and look forward to supporting you as you take this exciting next step in your basketball journey. Well done, Caleb and Violet! |
| FIBA 2027 World Cup Australian Boomers & Selection |
Congratulations to SRA athlete Angus Glover on getting selected for the Australian Boomers team for the 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers.
The Boomers will compete July 3rd V Guam and July 6th V the Philippines. |
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 |
|---|---|
| How to Use Supplements to Maximise Performance | This blog explains how to use supplements effectively, avoid common mistakes, and maximise your performance by focusing on what matters most. |
Athlete Interviews:
| Athlete Name | Overview |
|---|---|
| Lil Dart | Currently playing for Eltham in the NBL1 South League, Lil Dart has built an impressive basketball résumé, including captaining the Queensland State Team and earning selection to the 2020 WNBA Women’s Academy Next Generation Showcase. She continues to make her mark as one of Australia’s talented emerging players. |
Directors Summary
As we wrap up June, I want to take a moment to acknowledge a big month across the SRA community. It has been great to welcome Emily, Rushi and Kyle into the SRA Team, and I’m excited for our athletes and families to get to know them more over the coming months.
I also want to sincerely thank James for everything he has contributed to SRA over the past 12 months. His care, professionalism and support for our clients have been greatly appreciated, and we wish him all the best moving forward.
One of the standout highlights this month was seeing 13 athletes reach session milestones. That level of consistency says a lot about the standards being built by our athletes and families. It reflects discipline, ownership and a real commitment to long-term development.
Thank you to everyone who continues to contribute to the environment we are building at SRA. We’re proud of the momentum across the community and excited for what’s ahead.
Shaun Atkins
Director – SRA Sports Therapy
“Dreams > Actions > Results”
The SRA Team