Going Pro by ATA

In this engaging conversation, our host Luke Sebastiani sits down with his sister Lauren. In this episode we explore Laurens journey from studying and becoming a physio to then pivoting her expertise and experience into starting Studio Spring - a dynamic pilates clinic. They cover various topics, starting with the issue of burnout in physiotherapy and the challenges that arise from studying a degree and entering a profession that you realise may not be for you. Luke and Lauren then delve into the origins of Studio Spring, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the moments that shaped the business into what is today and ultimately how she was nudged into finding her passion.

This idea of maintaining a strong company culture is a consistent theme and we hear how her attention to detail and articulate nature is critical to ensure they get the best fit and the highest quality instructors on their team. Their is strong emphasis from Lauren on the importance of creating an environment that reflects the studio's values and goals, and like any good organisation this doesn't just happen by luck.

Lauren's passion and dedication to Studio Spring shines through and we hear about her hopes for the brand's longevity and their strategy on how they plan to positively influence the pilates industry moving forward.

Overall, this inspiring and informative conversation provides a deep dive into Lauren's journey, from transitioning from physiotherapy to co-founding Studio Spring, this episode offers a ton of valuable lessons; we think university graduates, particularly in the field of physiotherapy and aspiring entrepreneurs will find immense value from the insights in this episode.

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This conversation is an inspiring story and one that digs a little deeper than previous episodes. We hear about Daniel’s upbringing and how he was adopted to Australia from the Philippines in a period where this wasn’t extremely forthcoming. Through reflection Daniel acknowledges that he’s lived a privileged life in comparison to his ‘previous life’ and shares a number of stories that touch on resiliency and struggle but also optimism and knowing your identity.

This is an incredible story that leads into his passion for sport and then into coaching and mentoring athletes at the highest level. We delve into his professional career and in particular his Tennis background where he recalls a number of moments within the Australian Davis cup squad - His experience and recollection of working with the biggest names in Australian Tennis including Lleyton Hewitt, Nick Kyrgios and Alex De Minaur is one the listeners will gravitate to. Daniel oozes credibility, but for us it's his down to earth nature that makes this chat captivating.

This is an outstanding episode and a story that is certainly worth sharing. We are appreciative for Daniel peeling the layers back and chatting to us in one of most honest and raw conversations to date on this podcast – This is an incredible conversation with huge amounts of value.

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In this episode Luke chats to his great mate, business partner and ATA co-director Theo Dalkos.

This conversation offers a fascinating insight into the Tennis journey; it all started competing as a junior in Adelaide and watching Lleyton Hewitt transcend to the big time, life then pivoted with university and a full time move into an executive corporate career at the ATO that is still going 20 years on. This coincided with raising a family and becoming a devoted dad and loving husband. Theo now manages and mentors many aspiring athletes and coaches, and offers a refreshing yet simple approach to maximising your time in the sport.

Time and experience is the catalyst for a unique perspective and one we are sure the listeners will be glued to. Theo's passion shines through in this conversation and Luke extracts some real gems for the audience in a super practical episode.

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In this dynamic episode Luke unpacks the details of Corey's serious but all familiar junior tennis journey -Through this discovery it becomes apparent that Corey's perseverance, dedication and love for the sport led to playing division 1 college tennis in the U.S. Corey's reflection on his junior career provides an honest insight into how consuming the sport can be and offers some practical solutions and insights into how one can navigate the tennis landscape for an adolescent athlete.

After becoming familiar with Corey's tennis background we learnt about the evolution of Vacay Swimwear and how the skills Corey learnt in tennis culminated in starting and building out an internationally recognised men's fashion label with his business partner - Jordy Kallos. This is an inspiring story and one that draws on commitment, team work, dedication and timing.

This is an extremely practical episode - sit back and enjoy!

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In this special episode our host Luke Sebastiani had the privilege of chatting to Tennis Australia physical performance coach Andrew Furner.

Andrews extensive background in performance and coaching is rare but its his strategic approach combined with his business acumen that becomes evident throughout this conversation; the way he packages up a number of stories and examples is really insightful and his practical frameworks provide clarity amongst the chaos. Andrews articulate nature and multi faceted approach to building resilience in the developing athlete is world class!

Get your pen and paper ready for this one - Tennis in SA is truly lucky to have this guy involved. Welcome Andrew Furner!

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Director of Adelaide Tennis Academy, Luke Sebastiani, and Terry Rogers, Creative Director and Creator of 4RT, explore how to navigate and find success in today's ever changing climate.