Lacrosse
At The St. James, players of every age and experience level learn from gifted coaches with impeccable credentials. Choose from a variety of programming at the region's premier lacrosse venue.
The St. James Differentiators
The St. James's world-class lacrosse programming offers untold opportunities for current and aspiring lacrosse players to perform at their peak. Our expert instructors—recognized all-stars of the game—instill expertise and passion for the game with custom player development and team culture building that caters to every competitive tier. We offer:
- Team and private coaching for defense, midfielders, attack, and goalies
- Fun, instructional development clinics and leagues for new players
- On and off-field training regimens to improve strength, conditioning, and agility
- Intensive camps for players of all ages and abilities
- State-of-the-art turf field, team locker rooms, and viewing stands
Training & Instruction
Boys Rising Stars Program
Boys NextGen Training
Camps
Junior Boys & Girls Lacrosse Summer Camp
Our junior boys & girls lacrosse camp focuses on improving stick handling, defense, shooting, passing and more! Open to campers ages 6-11, our lacrosse camp is run by a team of expert coaches in a fun and challenging environment.
Ages
6 - 11
Schedule
Monday to Thursday | 9 AM - 3 PM
Dates
- Week 3 | Jun 19 - 23
- Week 5 | Jul 5 - 7
- Week 8 | Jul 24 - 28
- Week 9 | Jul 31 - Aug 4
Boys & Girls Lacrosse Summer Camp
It's time to rock the cradle. Grab your stick for some schooling in the fastest-growing collegiate sport. Lessons focus on improving handling, defense, shooting, passing – all overseen by elite coaches to maximize the joy and challenge of cross-checking in the box.
Ages
12 - 15
Schedule
Monday to Thursday | 9 AM - 3 PM
Dates
Week 10 | Aug 7 - 11
Leagues
Every lacrosse league at The St. James offers curated competition to suit everyone's needs, whether games-only or pick-up recreational play. The St. James Field House is a climate-controlled venue with state-of-the-art locker rooms and stadium seating - ideal for perennial lacrosse leagues. And post-match, players and spectators can socialize and grab refreshments nearby at Vim & Victor.
Girls Fall League
The St. James Lacrosse is excited to offer The St. James Fall Lacrosse League! The St. James 2023 Fall Lacrosse League will be played at the Northern Virginia, Montgomery County, and Howard County sites. This league will run from September 9 - October 7. Teams will have 5 games guaranteed with Championship dependent on bracket play. Each of the regular season weeks teams play one at time at the Northern Virginia, Montgomery County, and Howard County sites.
- 2032 + 2033 (Half-Field)
- 2031-2028 (Full Field)
Ages
2028 thru 2033 Divisions
Schedule
Saturdays, September 9th - October 7th
Boys Winter Youth Lacrosse League
The St. James Lacrosse is excited to offer another season of the Winter Lacrosse League! The Winter Lacrosse League will consist of 7 regular season games.
Boys Youth Team Divisions: 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U
*All divisions are open to both club and rec teams.
Boys High School Divisions: JV and Varsity
*Gold division is elite level teams
*Navy division is entry level/intermediate level teams
Winter League games will be played in The St. James Field House throughout the season. The fast-paced indoor game will help players develop quick decision making, raise their field IQ, and improve positioning, spacing, footwork and body control.
Ages
8U thru High School
Schedule
Saturdays and Sundays, January 5th - February 11th
Girls Winter Youth Lacrosse League
The St. James Lacrosse is excited to offer another season of the Winter Lacrosse League! The Winter Lacrosse League will consist of 7 regular season games.
Girls Youth Team Divisions: 2nd-4th grade, 5th/6th grade, 7th/8th grade (Gold & Navy divisions)
*All divisions are open to both club and rec teams
Girls High School Divisions: JV and Varsity (Gold & Navy divisions)
*Gold division is elite level teams
*Navy division is entry level/intermediate level teams
Winter League games will be played in The St. James Field House throughout the season. The fast-paced indoor game will help players develop quick decision making, raise their field IQ, and improve positioning, spacing, footwork and body control.
Ages
2nd Grade thru High School
Schedule
Saturdays & Sundays, December 2nd - February 11th
Teams
NCAA-Level Club Lacrosse
Join the fastest-growing collegiate sport with our NCAA-caliber girls and boys club lacrosse teams that complement your kids' current youth and high school programs. The St. James is the perfect place for youth lacrosse players to glean and upgrade their game in a positive, safe, supportive environment, inspiring and nurturing a lifelong love of the sport.
Girls Club Lacrosse
If you are looking for a girls club lacrosse program that provides a competitive experience playing top-level teams and is focused on developing each player, then The St. James Lacrosse is the place to be. STJ Lacrosse is considered one of the premier middle school clubs in the country offering year-round lacrosse training and tournament competition for girls in Youth, Middle School, and High School. STJ Lacrosse consistently places among the best teams in the country, including placing second three years in a row at the US Lacrosse U15 National Championships.
For more information, please contact Kristen.Carr@thestjames.com or Stacey.Williams@thestjames.com.
Boys Club Lacrosse
The St. James Boys Club Lacrosse program will be run by Rick Sowell, Directors of Boys Lacrosse. Rick brings more than 20 years of head coaching experience at the D1 level. He is one of just three coaches to lead 3 different programs (Dartmouth, Stonybrook and Navy), to the NCAA Lacrosse Championship tournament. Among many other accomplishments, Rick was also Conference Coach of the Year, on 5 separate occasions.
For more information, please contact Rick.Sowell@thestjames.com.
Boys Youth Travel Team Tryouts
If you are looking for a boys club lacrosse program that provides a competitive experience playing top-level teams and is focused on developing each player, then The St. James Boys Lacrosse Program is the place to be. STJ Lacrosse is considered one of the premier clubs in the country offering year-round lacrosse training and tournament competition.
* Players are only required to attend one session of tryouts to be considered for the team. We highly recommend the player attend both sessions if possible.
Ages
Rising 3rd thru 8th Grade
Schedule
- Saturday, July 15th - Session 1
- Wednesday, July 19th - Session 2
Girls Travel Team Tryouts
If you are looking for a girls club lacrosse program that provides a competitive experience playing top-level teams and is focused on developing each player, then The St. James (STARS) Lacrosse is the place to be. STJ Lacrosse is considered one of the premier middle school clubs in the country offering year-round lacrosse training and tournament competition for girls in Youth, Middle School, and High School.
Ages
Rising 3rd - Rising 9th Graders
Schedule
- Monday, June 26th - 2033's & 2032's
- Wednesday, June 28th - 2031's & 2030's
- Monday, July 10th - 2029's
- Wednesday, July 12th - 2028's
- Thursday, July 13th - 2027's & 2026's
Fall Girls Shooting Stars Pre-Travel Team
These teams are designed for any lacrosse player who is interested in being part of a team throughout the fall season! During the course of 7 practices we will teach you a wealth of various individual lacrosse skills to in-game concepts. Bonus date, you will have the chance to showcase the skills learnt in an end of season playday! Participants will also receive a team uniform.
Ages
Pre-K to 4th Grade
Schedule
- Saturdays, September 9th - October 28th
- 12:30 PM-2:30 PM
Events
Men's Transfer Portal Series
The transfer portal is a one-day event at The St. James world class facility near Washington, D.C. Teams will be coached by women with accolades that include World Cup Champions, National Champions, Professional Athletes, and former collegiate coaches. All participants will have their combine, practice, and game performances evaluated by participating college coaches from DI, DII, and DIII programs either in person or via game film.
Ages
Men's Collegiate
Schedule
Sunday, June 11th
Women's Transfer Portal Series
Ages
Women's Collegiate
Schedule
Sunday, June 18th
Boys Stick Skills Clinic
The Stick Skills Lacrosse Clinic focus on developing and enhancing the fundamental stick handling of catching, throwing, and ball handling. Participants will learn and get reps on properly holding and manipulating the lacrosse stick, perform various types of passes and shots, and develop their hand-eye coordination and agility. The Goal of the Stick Skills Clinic is to give players the necessary knowledge, skill, and reps to improve their Stick Skills.
Ages
8 - 16
Schedule
- Wednesday, June 14th
- Thursday, June 29th
- 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Boys Shooting Stars Clinic
The Shooting Stars Lacrosse Clinic will teach players proper shooting technique, accuracy, power, and shot selection. The goal of the clinic is to help players develop their shooting skills and increase their confidence & effectiveness on their ability to score goals during games.
Ages
8 - 16
Schedule
- Thursday, June 15th
- Thursday, July 20th
- 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Boys Defense Dominance Clinic
The Defense Dominance Lacrosse Clinic focuses on teaching participants proper defense technique, positioning, footwork, and stick checks. Strategies for defending against different types of attacks, such as man-to-man defense, zone defense, and double teams. The overall goal of the clinic is to increase participants confidence and their ability to defend against opponents during games.
Ages
8 - 16
Schedule
- Wednesday, June 21st
- Thursday, July 27th
- 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Boys Dynamic Dodging Clinic
The Dynamic Dodging Lacrosse Clinic will teach players proper dodging technique, footwork, change of direction, and deception. Will cover different type of dodges, such as the face dodge, roll dodge, and split dodge. The goal of the clinic is to help players develop their dodging skills and increase their confidence in their ability to evade defenders during games.
Ages
8 - 16
Schedule
- Thursday, June 22nd
- Thursday, August 3rd
- 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Private Lacrosse Lessons
Elite-level training, one-on-one workshops, top coaches who know the nuances of the game—enjoy it all at the ultimate lacrosse center: The St. James.
Our expert coaches will guide players through technical and tactical work, position-specific training and overall game concepts through our unparalleled variety of programming.
For every young laxer slinging cannons, there's a bulletproof goalie just waiting to rise. Our personalized coaching builds confidence, reaction time and tactical skills.
Pricing starts at $72 per hour. For private lacrosse lessons, please contact a Sales Ambassador.
Meet Our Coaches
Rick Sowell
Director of Boys Lacrosse
Kristen Carr
Director of Girls Lacrosse
Stacey Williams
Girls Travel Lacrosse Director
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