Soccer
It's always soccer season at The St. James Center for Soccer Excellence - The only place to compete, learn and socialize under one roof, any time of the day, seven days a week.
The St. James Difference
Deft footwork. Exceptional agility. A true championship mindset. Acquire it all at The St. James, where we cover soccer from every angle for both newcomers and elite players of all ages. The St. James features the greater Washington area's only full-size FIFA-regulation indoor soccer pitch. Within our world-class training complex, we offer:
- Private and semi-private coaching customized to every age, position and skill level
- Developmental programs focused on teaching soccer technical skills, agility and focus
- Camps and clinics targeting specific skill development, winning tactics and competitive scenarios
- Intensive pre- and off-season academies for advanced athletes seeking an edge
- Holistic training with sports medicine, science, nutrition, and psychology
- Professional exposure to US Soccer scouts and professional clubs
Leagues
The St. James Center for Soccer Excellence offers soccer leagues for a variety of levels, with curated competition to suit players' needs. The St. James Field House is a climate-controlled venue with state-of-the-art locker rooms and stadium seating - making it ideal to run soccer leagues year-round. Plus, the complex's restaurant Vim & Victor gives league participants the opportunity to purchase food and drink and socialize after matches.
Spring Recreation Soccer Program at TSJ
The indoor STJ Recreational Youth Soccer League aims to provide a positive learning environment for Pre-K, kindergarten, and elementary school soccer players seeking to learn the fundamentals of soccer and play games in a safe environment. The STJ staff along with parent coaching participation will organize training sessions during the week and provide games for players and teams on Saturdays in our state of the art STJ Field House in April, May, and the the first part of June 2022.
Ages
2-12
Schedule
- Wednesday Evenings, 5:30 PM-8:30 PM (depending on age group)
- Saturday Mornings, 8:30 AM-11:30 AM (depending on age group)
- March 29th - June 3rd
Winter Recreation Soccer Program at The nZone
The indoor nZone Recreational Youth Soccer League aims to provide a positive learning environment for 5-8 year old soccer players seeking to learn the fundamentals of soccer and play games in a safe environment. The staff along with parent coaching participation will organize training sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays at the nZone in December, January, and February 2023.
Ages
5 to 8
Schedule
- Monday and Wednesday Evenings, 5:00 PM-7:00 PM (depending on age group)
- Saturday Mornings (times tbd)
- December 5th - February 18th
The St. James FC Virginia Soccer Academy
The St. James FC Virginia offers competitive travel teams for boys and girls in the U9-U19 age groups that will compete for regional and national titles.
The St. James is pleased to announce the formation of a new Pre-Travel Soccer program for promising young players between the ages of 6-8 who have interest in playing on a competitive travel soccer team by the time they turn 9 years old.
STJ FC Virginia North (Springfield): Contact Adam Baumgardner
STJ FC Virginia South (Loudoun): Contact Adam Baumgardner and visit FCV at https://www.fcvirginia.com
Private Soccer Lessons
One-on-One Attention
Hands-down, we have the best skill development training in the area. Whether you're a newcomer or an elite player, we'll help your game from every angle. Our program is designed to help soccer players become competent people on-and-off the pitch. Our expert coaches will monitor your progress and provide performance analysis. They'll also design training and rest and recovery plans for each individual player. Private lessons are also available, starting at $100/hr. To book a lesson, please contact a Sales Ambassador.
Train like the Pros
The St. James is the official training partner of DC United, D.C.'s Major League Soccer organization. With a suggested schedule of nutritious breakfasts at Vim & Victor, drills on the turf in the Field House, lifting weights in the Strength & Conditioning House, cross-training in the Pool House and recovery services like sports massages and cryotherapy at Courted, athletes of all stripes can train like the pros at The St. James.
Our main goal in preseason was to get our players physically and mentally prepared for a rigorous MLS season. It's a lot of toll on the body and having access to a facility like the St. James makes my job as head of sports science and fitness, an easy one. In sports, people tend to look at what happens on the pitch but there are so many other factors that go into preparing a player for performing at their peak ability.
The indoor field was a great way to shield the players from the unpredictable weather elements in D.C. and it made sure they had a controlled environment to build up their fitness. But, the facilities outside of the field were tremendous. The ability to use the pool and gym gave us an extra element of control in terms of building up their fitness and helping them recover. I also look at what the players are consuming on a daily basis and how they can feed their body with the right food and supplements. The restaurant at the St. James catered wholesome and healthy food for our players so they could appropriately fuel and help their body recover after training sessions.
Meet Our Coaches
Christian Cziommer
Director of Soccer & Technical Director of Elite Player Development
Bobby Puppione
Academy Director of The St. James FC Virginia Girls’ Development Academy Program
Kurt Gordon
Director, The St. James Futsal Academy
Get in Touch
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