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.
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
Drop Ins
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
Training & Instruction
Basketball Skill Development: Beginner & Intermediate
Learn to Play Basketball: Junior Ballers
Basketball Camps
STJ Basketball Summer Camp
The St. James basketball specialty camp is the perfect opportunity for your child to improve their technical skills over the summer! Our basketball camp is open to kids ages 6-13. Each camper will receive elite coaching in the fundamentals of the game: shooting, passing, defending and more!
Ages
6 - 13
Schedule
Monday to Thursday | 9 AM - 3 PM
Dates
- Week 1 | Jun 3 - 7
- Week 8 | Jul 22 - 26
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 5-17 into age-appropriate training groups once evaluated by staff to assess each camper's basketball skill level and IQ.
Ages
6 - 17
Schedule
Monday to Friday | 9 AM - 3 PM
Dates
Week 11 | Aug 12 - 16
Jr. Wizards Basketball Summer Camp
Spend you summer with a bit of NBA magic at the Jr. Wizards basketball programs – designed for players of all ages and skill levels. Campers will work on the fundamental skills and have almost too much fun doing it. Register through the Jr. Wizards Platform.
Ages
6-14
Schedule
Monday to Friday | 9 AM - 3 PM
Dates
Week 3 | Jun 17 - 21
Wootten's Basketball Summer Camp
Experience five high-intensity days of skills clinics and competition, plus personal attention from Coach Wootten and other pro coaches. Campers participate in an NCAA-style tournament and leave with a personalized report card analyzing their skills and an individual workout program. Register through the Wootten Platform.
Ages
7 - 16
Schedule
Monday to Friday | 9 AM - 4 PM
Dates
- Week 9 | Jul 29 - Aug 2
- Week 10 | Aug 5 - 9
Nike Co-Ed Basketball Summer Camp
Join former WNBA player Sonia Chase and staff at The St. James for this Co-Ed basketball camp in summer 2024! This camp will help reach your basketball training goals, boost your confidence, and improve your all-around game.
The Complete Skills Camp helps players of all abilities develop athletically, refine fundamental basketball skills and enhance their skill set at the post, wing or guard position.
Ages
6 - 17
Schedule
Monday to Friday | 9 AM - 3 PM
Dates
Week 8 | Jul 22 - 26
Basketball Leagues
Game on! Connect with a rec basketball team and test out your skills when you join one of our adult or youth basketball leagues. Youth basketball leagues are designed to instill a love for game, while preparing student athletes for varsity team tryouts or making it into the basketball club program. It’s not just the players who enjoy basketball at The St. James. Friends and family can watch the action from comfortable viewing areas, and everyone continues the fun with food and refreshments at onsite restaurant, Vim & Victor, by local celebrity chef Spike Mendelsohn.
Jr. NBA Spring League
The St. James is an official Jr. NBA 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. The Jr. NBA Leagues are a great opportunity for players who want to continue enhancing their skills before taking the next leap into their basketball future. There are no try-outs! Everyone participates!
Location: Thomas Jefferson High School (6560 Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA, 22312)
PLEASE NOTE: Schedule times can vary from week to week. Games and practices will take place between 8:30am - 2:300pm on Saturdays. Finalized schedules will be built 1-2 weeks prior to the start of the season.
Ages
K thru 8th Grade
Schedule
- Saturdays, April 6th - May 18th
- 8:30 AM-2:30 PM (times vary based on division)
High School Basketball Summer League
The St. James 2024 Summer High School Basketball League is for Boys and Girls Varsity teams during the month of May and June. Teams are guaranteed 7 games + a chance for playoffs. Teams also get free entry into the Summer Jamboree (June 1st & 2nd).
At the conclusion of the regular season, playoff matchups will be announced and communicated to teams. All playoff games will be completed by Thursday, June 27th.Ages
Boys & Girls, HS Varsity
Schedule
- Tuesdays and Thursdays | May 21st - June 27th
- 6:00PM - 10:00PM
Events
Spring Mayhem Youth Basketball Tournament
The St. James will host the 3rd Annual Spring Mayhem Basketball Tournament over a two day period beginning on Saturday, April 27th - Sunday, April 28th. Teams will play pool-play games on Saturday (4/27) and bracket play on Sunday (4/28).
Ages
4th thru 11th Grade, Boys and Girls
Schedule
Saturday, April 27th and Sunday, April 28th
TSJ Coalition Uprising Invitational: Spring Survivor Series
The St. James will host the 3rd Annual Coalition Uprising Invitational: Spring Survivor Series over a two day period beginning on Saturday, May 11th - Sunday, May 12th. Sixteen teams per division will compete in a bracket format.
"Hundreds of Players, Five Divisions, Five Champions, all in Two days, this is the Survivor Series!"
Ages
13U thru 17U, Boys
Schedule
Saturday, May 11th and Sunday, May 12th
GTS Fusion Circuit Break Challenge Powered by The St. James
The St. James will host The Circuit Breaker Challenge Powered by The St. James over a two day period beginning on Saturday, June 29th - Sunday, June 30th. Teams will play pool-play games on Saturday (6/29) and bracket play on Sunday (6/30).
Ages
10U thru 17U, Girls
Schedule
Saturday, June 29th and Sunday, June 30th
DMV Summer Warm-Up Showcase
Ages
13U thru 17U, Boys
Schedule
Saturday, July 6th and Sunday, July 7th
She Got Game Classic
At The St. James, we’re committed to women’s and girls’ empowerment through sports. That’s why we’ve teamed up with She Got Game - the top national girl’s high school basketball showcase.
Featuring hundreds of girls’ high school basketball teams and powerhouse programs, She Got Game gives student athletes the 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 - Boston, Atlanta, Dallas, Jersey Shore, and Washington, DC.
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
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 $100 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.
Get in Touch
Interested in basketball at the St. James? Contact us to request information about basketball club programs, youth basketball classes, basketball leagues, and more.