Basketball
Level up your hoops through a range of basketball programming available on four hardwood courts in our state-of-the-art-facilities in Springfield, VA.
Training & Instruction
Basketball Skill Development: Beginner & Intermediate
Learn to Play Basketball: Junior Ballers
Basketball Skill Development: Beginner & Intermediate
Learn to Play Basketball: Junior Ballers
Basketball Camps
Wootten Basketball Camp
Experience five high-intensity days of skills clinics and competitions, plus personal attention from Coach Wootten and other professional coaches. Campers participate in an NCAA-style tournament and leave with a personal report card analyzing their skills and an individual workout program.
Ages
7 - 16
Schedule
- July 21 – 25
- July 28 – August 1
STJ Basketball Summer Camp
The St. James Basketball Camp offers your child an excellent opportunity to develop their skills this summer with elite coaching in the fundamentals of shooting, passing, dribbling, and defending. Campers of all experience levels will participate in skill drills, position-specific workshops, mini games, and scrimmages to practice what they've learned.
Ages
6 - 13
Schedule
- 9 AM - 3 PM
- August 4 - August 7
Quinn Cook Basketball Summer Camp
Quinn Cook's Basketball Camp held at The St. James focuses on developing tomorrow's leaders on and off the basketball court. The camp week will include: Five days of guided basketball instruction and competition in Quinn Cook's custom-built curriculum, which is based on dividing youth players between the ages of 6-17 into age-appropriate training groups once evaluated by staff to assess each camper's basketball skill level and IQ.
Ages
6 - 17
Schedule
- 9 AM - 3 PM
- August 11 - August 15
Basketball Clinics
STJ Summer Clinic Series
The St. James Summer Basketball Clinic Series offers a comprehensive program designed to elevate players' skills, confidence, and passion for the game.
- Skill-Specific Clinics: Focused sessions on dribbling, finishing, passing, and shooting to refine fundamental techniques.
- Position-Specific Training: Specialized clinics for guards and forwards to enhance positional play.
- Advanced Training: High-performance clinics aimed at preparing players for competitive play, including high school and club-level competition.
Ages
3rd - 8th Grade, Boys & Girls
Schedule
Sessions available all summer long
Basketball Team Tryouts
Our youth basketball teams focus on comprehensive player development under the leadership of positive and experienced coaches. Teams compete in local leagues and regional tournaments, practice together 2x per week, and work with a certified strength coach on high performance training to enable them to perform at their peak.
Contact basketball@thestjames.com if you are interested in learning more or joining our basketball teams.
STJ Boys Fall/Winter Team Tryouts
We are hosting tryouts for the 2025-26 Fall/Winter Youth Travel Boys Basketball season. Teams will participate in travel basketball tournaments in the DMV and surrounding areas. Based in Springfield, VA!
Season details include
- Practice 2x/week in Springfield area
- Up to 4 tournaments + league play
Ages
4th - 8th Grade Boys
Schedule
- Saturday, August 23rd
- Tuesday, August 26th
- Times vary by age group (see registration)
PV Thunder Girls Fall/Winter Team Tryouts
We are hosting tryouts for the 2025-26 Fall/Winter Travel Girls Basketball season. Teams will participate in travel basketball tournaments in the DMV and surrounding areas. Based in Springfield, VA and Bethesda, MD
Season details include
- Practice 2x/week in Springfield and Bethesda area
- Up to 4 tournaments + league play
Ages
4th (2034) - 8th (2030) Grade Girls
Schedule
- Tuesday, August 19th | 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
- Thursday, August 21st | 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Events
DMV Summer Warm-Up Showcase
The St. James will host the 4th Annual DMV Summer Warm-Up Basketball Showcase over a two day period beginning on Saturday, July 5th - Sunday, July 6th. Teams will play showcase games over the weekend to highlight and raise awareness of the athletic talents of all participating teams.
Ages
13U thru 17U, Boys
Schedule
Saturday, July 5th and Sunday, July 6th
She Got Game Classic Series
Featuring hundreds of girls’ high school basketball teams and powerhouse programs, the She Got Game Classic Series is the top national girl’s high school basketball showcase, giving student athletes competition and recruiting opportunities that develop talent, build confidence, and change lives.
Showcases feature some of the best seasonal match-ups between top teams and star players. Games attract tens of thousands of spectators in markets across the country - Atlanta, Dallas, Jersey Shore, Hawaii, Philadelphia and Washington, DC.
Ages
High School Girls
Schedule
- Dallas: December 4 - 6
- Super Games (DC): December 9
- Washington, DC: December 12 - 14
- Shore Games (NJ): Decemeber 19 - 21
- Christy Winters Scott Classic (DC): December 27
- Atlanta: January 2 - 4
- Philadelphia: January 9 - 11
Leagues
Jr. NBA/WNBA Summer League
The St. James is an official Jr. NBA Basketball Program. The Jr. NBA League program is professionally curated directly from the NBA and WNBA, giving youth athletes the very best foundation to improve their game, discover the importance of sportsmanship, and participate in organized team play. There are no try-outs! Everyone participates!
PLEASE NOTE: Finalized schedules will be built 1-2 weeks prior to the start of the season.
Ages
K - 7th Grade
Schedule
- Tuesday, July 8th + Thursday, July 10th - Practice Only
- Sundays, July 13th - August 24th
Private Basketball Training
Want to tighten your handling? Boost your vertical? Or just learn the basics of the game? Whatever your basketball goals, achieve them with private training at The St. James sports and wellness complex. Get one-on-one instruction from our all-star coaches who will identify a player's areas for improvement and build you a personalized development plan. Or, work together in a small training group of 2-3 players.
Pricing for private basketball training starts at $125 per hour and includes regular court work in the Court House, plus access to the Dr. Dish shooting machine. For more information about private basketball training at the St. James, contact basketball@thestjames.com.
Members Court Time
Members are welcome to drop in for a pickup game or solo practice at our climate-controlled Court House. Check availability on The St. James app or website, then play at your leisure.
Dr. Dish
Turn it up a notch when you reserve the Dr. Dish shooting machine to build custom drills and track your progress. Enjoy the latest in training technology, with this fully automatic and programmable basketball shooting machine that tracks your makes and misses, for single or small group play.
- 30 Minutes: $32 for members, $40 for non-members
Basketball at The St. James
Improve every aspect of your game with basketball training at The St. James sports club in Springfield, VA. Join one of the basketball club programs to compete against top regional challengers, reserve the court for a pickup game, or enroll your student athlete in youth basketball classes to build their skills from start. We offer:
- Personalized instruction for every position and skill level from expert coaches
- Basketball clinics to hone technical skills and your mental game
- Basketball camps and clinics with proven strategies and modern learning techniques
- Youth basketball teams for elementary to high school students
- The latest in game tech, including Dr. Dish shooting machines and VertiMax trainers
- Basketball club programs featuring regional competition
- Strength and conditioning programs to increase power, vertical lift, flexibility and explosiveness
- Four full-length hardwood courts at the premier sports complex in the DMV
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