Basketball

The St. James Difference

From the paint to beyond the arc, improve every aspect of your game with basketball training at The St. James sports complex in Springfield, VA. On four full-length courts, elite athletes and newcomers alike hone fundamental skills and advanced tactics. Compete against top regional challengers, train with expert coaches or enjoy casual pickup games—all in one place. STJ Basketball offers:

• Personalized instruction tailored to every age, position and skill level
• Basketball training developmental programs focused on technical abilities, agility and difficult-to-master mental aspects
• Basketball camps and clinics with proven strategies and modern learning techniques
• Competitive teams, leagues, and tournaments throughout the year
• State-of-the-art equipment like Dr. Dish shooting machines and VertiMax trainers
• Strength & Conditioning programs to increase power, vertical lift, flexibility and explosiveness

Drop Ins & Members Court Time

The St. James Court House offers open court time for pick-up games and leisurely play.

Members

• Open court time for members to play at their leisure. 
• Please check The St. James app or website for availability

Dr. Dish

Dr. Dish is a fully automatic and programmable basketball shooting machine that tracks your makes and misses. Build and save your own custom drills that keeps you on the move. A shooting machine with an updated, modern design that includes an 8" touchscreen.

• 30 Minute Drop-In: $32 for members, $40 for non-members

Through the recent acquisition of Potomac Valley Thunder, the leading girls’ AAU club in the Greater Washington Region, The St. James further emphasizes our commitment to elite girls’ basketball teams and programming in the DC region.

The collaboration comes upon recent growth from Potomac Valley Thunder.  “For over 10 years, Potomac Valley Thunder has experienced success on the court, and we’re thrilled to welcome them to The St. James. The partnership will provide PVT with the infrastructure to continue its growth trajectory and build upon the strong development-focused foundation set for the athletes,” said Afiba Fairnot, Director of Basketball at The St. James.

Private Basketball Training

Exceed your own expectations with our esteemed coaches in small groups and one-on-one basketball training sessions. Tighten your handling, boost your vertical, extend your range—whatever your goals, achieve them at The St. James.

The St. James offers private one-on-one basketball training lessons that focus on all areas of the game. Learn basketball skills from our expert coaches who can help identify a player's areas for improvement and develop a personalized plan for growth. Lessons are an hour and 15 minutes and include regular court work as well as use of the Dr. Dish shooting machine.

Pricing starts at $100 per hour. To schedule a private lesson, contact a Sales Ambassador.

She Got Game Classic

We've teamed up with She Got Game, the best national girls’ high school basketball showcase, furthering our investment and commitment to best-in-class events and girls’ sports.

“She Got Game Classic has set the standard with its caliber of competition and visibility for an unparalleled experience for girls' basketball players. With its eternally cool, empowering, and inspiring brand, the platform is poised for growth within basketball and across all sports. We couldn’t be more excited about what we can build with She Got Game,” said Kendrick Ashton, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of The St. James.

Featuring hundreds of girls’ high school basketball teams and perennial powerhouse programs, She Got Game gives girls’ basketball players the competition and recruiting opportunities that encourage and empower them to pursue their passions on and off the court.

The showcases, which create some of the best match-ups of top teams and players each season and generate tens of thousands of spectators, are played in six markets across the country – Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Jersey Shore, Nashville, and Washington, DC.