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 program in Springfield, VA offers untold opportunities for current and aspiring lacrosse players in the DC Metro area to perform at their peak. Our expert lacrosse coaches—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 coaching and private lacrosse lessons for defense, midfielders, attack, and goalies
- Fun, instructional development clinics and leagues focusing on lacrosse for kids
- On and off-field training regimens to improve strength, conditioning, and agility
- Intensive lacrosse camps for players of all ages and abilities
- A competitive club lacrosse program for girls and boys
- State-of-the-art indoor turf lacrosse field, team locker rooms, and viewing stands
Training & Instruction
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Lacrosse 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.
Boys Winter Youth Lacrosse League
The St. James Lacrosse is excited to offer another season of the Boys Winter Youth Lacrosse League! This youth 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.
8U Division: A Player must have a birthdate before December, 31st, 2015
10U Division: A player must have a birthdate before December 31st, 2013
12U Division: A player must have a birthdate before December 31st, 2011
14U Division: A player must have a birthdate before December 31st, 2009
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 Girls Winter Youth Lacrosse League! This youth 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
Adult Winter Box Lacrosse League
The St. James Lacrosse is excited to offer another season of The St. James 2024 Winter Adult Box Lacrosse League! If you are 35 years or older, have some sort of lacrosse skills (or not) and are no longer interested in running on a full sized lacrosse field anymore but still want to compete and have fun, you have found your new lacrosse league!
Ages
35+
Schedule
- Tuesdays, January 9th - February 20th
- 8:30 PM-11:00 PM
Lacrosse 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 Teams
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. With a program that includes both Stars Lacrosse in Northern VA and MC Elite Lacrosse in Montgomery County, MD, The St. James offers year-round lacrosse training and elite tournament competition for girls in Youth, Middle School, and High School across the DMV to play at the highest level.
For more information, please contact Kristen.Carr@thestjames.com or Stacey.Williams@thestjames.com.
Boys Club Lacrosse Teams
The St. James Boys Club Lacrosse program is 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 about Boys Club Lacrosse Teams, please contact Rick.Sowell@thestjames.com.
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
Fall Pre-Tournament Play Days
The St. James Lacrosse is excited to offer Pre-Tournament Play-Days to get your team ready for the Fall Tournament Schedule!
Ages
2028 thru 2033 Girls
Schedule
Saturday, September 30th & Saturday, October 7th
Thanksgiving Youth Lacrosse Clinic powered by College Athletes
The St. James will be hosting a youth player clinic on November 24th, that will be run by multiple D-1 athletes across the region. Clinicians currently include Emilia Bohi (U of Denver), Brooke Lennon (Fairfield), Grace Slater (Fairfield), Sydney Tepper (Naval Academy), and Courtlynne Caskin (UVA). A pinnie is included in the registration fee.
Ages
3rd Grade thru 12th Grade
Schedule
- Friday, November 24th
- 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (times vary based on age group)
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 in the DC metro area: The St. James.
During private lacrosse lessons, our expert coaches will guide players through technical and tactical work, position-specific training and overall game concepts.
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 Lacrosse Coaches
Rick Sowell
Director of Boys Lacrosse
Kristen Carr
Director of Girls Lacrosse
Stacey Williams
Girls Travel Lacrosse Director
Shelby Samperton
Director of Recruiting for MC Elite & STJ Stars Lacrosse
Get in Touch
Have a question about lacrosse for kids, club lacrosse, or lacrosse lessons? Tell us a little about yourself and a Sales Ambassador will contact you shortly.