Soccer
Dribble, kick, block, and score on the greater Washington, DC area’s only full-size, FIFA-regulation indoor soccer pitch.
Training & Instruction
Striker & Goalkeeper Training
The St. James Striker & Goalkeeper Clinics are designed to provide field players and goalkeepers with top-tier coaching. These dynamic and challenging sessions will help players enhance their skills in a fun and engaging environment.
Training Focus:
- Position-Specific Performance: Technical, tactical, and physical training for strikers and goalkeepers
- Mental Skills & Leadership: Developing mental toughness and leadership qualities
- Game Management Skills: Improving in-game decision-making and awareness
Ages
6 - 18
Schedule
- Fridays | 4-Week & 8-Week Sessions
- 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM
- Times vary based on age group
Leagues
Compete in year-round adult and youth soccer leagues, held in the climate-controlled St. James Field House. Youth rec leagues are a great way to learn to play soccer, and serve as a pathway to more competitive club soccer programs. Prep to play in modern locker rooms, then it's game on in our indoor turf Field House. Parents will enjoy watching the action from spacious stadium seating. Post-match, continue the fun with food and refreshments at on-site bar and restaurant, Vim & Victor, by local celebrity chef Spike Mendelsohn.
Fall Recreation Soccer Program at Springfield
The STJFC Recreation Soccer program helps players develop technical skills and a love for the game. The STJFC staff along with parent coaching participation will organize practice sessions on Wednesdays and provide games for players and teams on Saturdays in our state-of-the-art, indoor STJ Field House. Parent coaching volunteers play a key role, using provided lesson plans to guide participants through each session.
Ages
2-12
Schedule
- Wednesday Evenings & Saturday Mornings
- September 3rd - November 1st
Fall Over 18 7v7 Soccer League
The St. James Soccer is excited to offer another season of The St. James Over 18 Adult 7v7 Soccer League! If you are over the age of 18 looking to play competitive soccer while having fun with your friends, and looking to play indoors, you have found your new soccer league! 8 regular season games plus a chance for playoffs!
Ages
Over 18
Schedule
- September 9th - November 6th
- Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:00 PM-11:00 PM
Soccer Camps
Junior Soccer Summer Camp
Designed for young players, The St. James Junior Soccer Camp emphasizes building foundational skills in an exciting, age-appropriate environment. Kids will learn basic techniques like dribbling, passing, and shooting, along with important team-building skills. Each camper will be encouraged to grow at their own pace with support from our skilled coaches, fostering confidence and a love for the game. Friendly scrimmages introduce teamwork and game play in a fun, supportive setting.
Ages
6 - 8
Schedule
Monday to Frida\y | 9 AM - 3 PM
Soccer Summer Camp
The St. James soccer specialty camp targets specific skill development, game-time tactics and competitive applications that are age appropriate for all student athletes. Camp participation is ideal for inspiring growth in a player and honing their footwork skills, agility on the field, and team mindset. We are commited to providing the most inclusive youth soccer camp training, including position-specific, strategic, physical, and mental training.
Ages
9 - 13
Schedule
Monday to Friday | 9 AM - 3 PM
Chelsea FC Day Camps
Chelsea FC Youth Soccer Day Camps are led by elite Chelsea FC Foundation coaches using the same approach and methodology that are used to develop elite players at the Cobham Training Centre in the UK. With options for all skills levels at locations across the DMV, these camps are an ideal entry point to joining the Blues player pathway.
Ages
7 - 13
Schedule
Multiple Weeks Available
Chelsea FC at The St. James
We’ve partnered with the Premier League’s Chelsea Football Club to bring champion-level youth soccer lessons to the DMV. Youth players can join training clinics and soccer camps led by Chelsea FC’s elite coaching staff, who will guide them through their winning approach to the game.
Don't miss the exciting experiences hosted across the DMV this season!
The St. James Football Club
The St. James FC hosts competitive travel teams for boys and girls in the U9 - U19 age groups that will compete for regional and national titles. We also offer a pre-travel soccer program for players between the ages of 6-8 who have an interest in joining a competitive travel youth soccer club by age 9.
The St. James South (Springfield): Contact Adam Baumgardner
The St. James FC North (Loudoun): Contact Adam Baumgardner and visit TSJFC at https://thestjamessoccer.com/
Private Soccer Lessons
Train like the pros with the region’s top soccer program on the only full-length, FIFA-regulation indoor pitch in the DMV. With one-on-one or semi-private instruction, watch your game advance to the next level. The professional soccer coaches at The St. James design customized training plans for each player, monitor your progress and provide personalized performance analysis. Enjoy elite-level facilities and resources like the pros at DC United do, including cross training and recovery services.
Private soccer lessons start at $100 per hour. Contact soccer@thestjames.com for more information.
Meet Our Soccer Coaches
Adam Baumgardner
Director of Soccer
About STJ Soccer
Develop on the pitch skills and a champion’s mindset through a range of soccer programs at STJ. Everyone from beginners to varsity players to professionals will find the soccer programs and soccer classes to match their skills and development goals. Work with elite trainers at our world-class sports training complex in Springfield, VA. We offer:
- Private and semi-private soccer lessons customized for age, position and skill level
- Soccer club leagues for all ages
- Foundational youth soccer classes
- Intensive pre and off-season academies to keep advanced players sharp
- Holistic training that includes science, nutrition, and psychology
- Exposure to USA Soccer scouts and professional soccer clubs
- The DC area’s only full-length, FIFA-regulation indoor soccer pitch
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