Basketball

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

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.