SRA Partners with Edinburgh College Basketball Academy For 2026

SRA Partners with Edinburgh College Basketball Academy For 2026

We are super excited to announce that SRA has partnered with Edinburgh College to further develop their Basketball Academy for 2026 and beyond.
This partnership represents a major step forward in building a world-class academy environment. From on-court skill development to a fully integrated high-performance program focusing on creating faster, stronger, and more robust athletes, while also providing a high performance solution to the ongoing battle between school, representative, state and national tiered programs.
Our mission is to provide a complete framework that focuses on the Student-Athlete, leadership and personal growth while ensuring athletes are provided the utmost care with managing their bodies and academic requirements.

Building a Complete Pathway

Our vision is to deliver a holistic basketball academy experience that supplements the rep and state basketball scene, filling the gaps often missed by traditional training. The Edinburgh College Basketball Academy will focus on:

• Technical Skills: shooting mechanics, ball handling, finishing, and decision-making.
• High-Volume Reps: ensuring athletes are consistently getting shots up and refining their craft.
• Athletic Preparation: strength, speed, power, movement and injury prevention strategies designed to reduce injuries and maximise performance.
• Resilience And Leadership: supporting athletes in their growth both on and off the court.

Expanding the Academy Experience

In addition to weekly skills and on court programs, we will be working towards implementing:

1. A dedicated Strength & Conditioning program
2. An Injury Rehabilitation program through SRA Medical
3. Pro Athlete Workshops designed to inspire and educate
4. College recruitment information nights to support families navigating the US and professional pathways
5. A Leadership Program to help athletes build confidence, accountability, and character – life skills that translate beyond basketball.

To further improve the program, we will also be working closely alongside the World Class Skills Trainer; Coach Avi Meyerson from AM Elite Hoops, ensuring athletes have everything they need to take their game to the next level.

Developing Student-Athletes

At the heart of this partnership is the belief that basketball is more than a sport, it is a vehicle for developing smart and strong student-athletes. While performance on the court matters, academic success, personal growth, and leadership are equally important. The Academy is designed to balance these elements, ensuring that every athlete leaves the program not just as a better player, but also as a more resilient and capable person.

Built on Edinburgh College Core Values

The Academy is more than just basketball, it’s about character. All programs will be built upon the Edinburgh College Core Values, which align perfectly with our mission at SRA:

1. Responsibility – Own your preparation, actions, and outcomes.
2. Resilience – Persist through challenges; embrace feedback and personal growth.
3. Respect – For self, teammates, staff, opponents, officials, and facilities.
4. Willingness To Learn – Be coachable; seek continuous improvement.

Looking Ahead

Together, SRA and Edinburgh College have built a three-year strategic plan that will transform the Academy into a leading destination for Student-Athletes across all of Australia.
By combining elite level coaching, structured pathways, leadership opportunities, athlete education and holistic athlete support, we will be setting a new standard for school-based sporting programs across the country.
Stay on the look out for more information to follow on; staffing announcements, an upcoming information night and our first athlete workshop for the new year.

Shaun Atkins
Director – SRA Sports Therapy