Football
From unique programming and private training to leagues and camps, take your football talents to the next level at The St. James.
Football Leagues
NFL Youth Flag Spring League
The St. James is an official NFL Flag Football program. We offer flag football to boys and girls between the grades of K - 9th Grade. It's a fast paced game in a non-contact environment where you can teach not only the fundamentals and of football, but at the same time, perseverance, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
- Practices and Games held on Sundays in a 5 vs. 5 non-contact, recreational, co-ed format.
- Practices take place one hour prior to game time each week to ensure a convenient and fun experience for all! (Ex: Team Practice at 10:30AM and Team Game at 11:30AM)
Divisions:
K – 1st Grade: Lombardi Division
2nd – 3rd Grade: Shula Division
4th – 5th Grade: Gibbs Division
6th – 7th Grade: Madden Division
8th - 9th Grade: All-Madden Division
Ages
Co-Ed, K to 9th Grade Divisions
Schedule
- Sunday, April 12th - First Practice
- Sundays, April 26th - June 14th
Events
Boys Sunset Showdown Youth Flag Football Tournament
Join us for the 2nd Annual “The St. James 2026 Sunset Showdown Flag Football Tournament”! Last year, this tournament sold out with 35 teams — don’t miss your chance to be part of the action this year!
- Minimum of 3 games per team
- Pool Play followed by Bracket Play
- 5v5 Flag Football format (NFL Flag Tournament Rules)
Ages
8U - 14U, Boys
Schedule
Saturday, June 20th
Girls Sunset Showdown Youth Flag Football Tournament
Join us for the 2nd Annual “The St. James 2026 Sunset Showdown Flag Football Tournament”! Due to high demand, we’ve added an all-girls weekend for 2026 — don’t miss your chance to be part of the action this year!
- Minimum of 3 games per team
- Pool Play followed by Bracket Play
- 5v5 Flag Football format (NFL Flag Tournament Rules)
Ages
8U - 16U, Girls
Schedule
Saturday, June 13th
Football Camps
STJ Flag Football Summer Camp
The St. James Flag Football Camp offers an energetic environment where players of all skill levels can build their football fundamentals. Through drills and scrimmages, campers will work on passing, catching, and defending techniques while exploring different positions on the field. Led by experienced coaches, participants will receive personalized feedback to improve both offensive and defensive strategies.
Ages
8 - 13
Schedule
- Available Most Weeks: June 15 - August 20
- 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The St. James Performance Academy
We are pleased to announce that Darryl Overton, one of the leading high school football coaches in the country, has been named Director of Football at The St. James and the Head Football Coach of The St. James Performance Academy Strivers. Overton will lead The St. James’s comprehensive football training, competition, and events offerings. He will also build high school and middle school football teams, marking the first scholastic teams for The St. James Performance Academy.
Meet Our Football Director
Darryl Overton
Director of Football & STJ Academy Head Football Coach
About STJ Football
Whether you're looking for spirited competition or pursuing dreams of going pro, The St. James sports complex in Springfield, VA is your premier destination for football development, offering:
- Intensive camps featuring instruction from the country's premier coaches and former NFL players
- Football-centric strength, conditioning and safety programs
- Combine training for serious high school and college athletes, including collegiate/pro recruiting exposure
- Fun, instructional league play and tournaments for all levels, including co-ed flag football and youth rec football leagues
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