Level up your young athlete’s game with an anti-inflammatory diet
May 23, 2025Fuel performance & recovery with an anti-inflammatory diet. Smart food choices can help your young athlete stay strong, energized, and game-ready.
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We take a holistic approach to health and wellness by creating an environment filled with amenities that help our active community members be their best selves.
Empower, Run, and Thrive: Girls on the Run Summer Camp at The St. James
May 20, 2025Empower your daughter this summer with Girls on the Run Camp at The St. James—where movement meets confidence, friendship, and fun. Registration now open!
Read More >Recharge and Refresh: The Importance of Recovery During the Holidays
Dec 2, 2024Discover how self-care practices like massage, yoga, and cold plunge therapy can help you relax, improve focus, and restore energy amid the hustle of the holidays.
Read More >Staying Positive
Dr. Stacey Neal - Nov 19, 2024Mindful habits to build resilience and reduce stress.
Read More >October is National Bullying Prevention Month
Asha Patton-Smith - Oct 16, 2024October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about the impact of bullying. Because children don’t always speak up or report it, parents should be aware of warning signs.
Read More >Eat Like an Athlete
Dr. Michele Arthurs - Jul 10, 2024How to Shop for Foods that Improve Performance and Support Your Health Goals
Read More >Maximizing Potential: The Intersection of Sports, Academics, and Personal Development
Apr 9, 2024In today's competitive landscape, visionary organizations like The St. James are revolutionizing the way we approach holistic development for student-athletes.
Read More >10 Epic Reasons to Choose The St. James Summer Camps
Apr 4, 2024Ready to make this summer unforgettable? Dive into the adventure of a lifetime with The St. James Summer Camps!
Read More >Host Your Next Event Here
Feb 15, 2023The St. James may be a gleaming athletic cathedral for elite sports, but its doors are open to everyone. We host all types of teams here – including yours.
Read More >Breaking The New Year's Resolution Curse
Jan 7, 2023Nearly all fitness resolutions fizzle out by February – here's how to ensure that yours won't.
Read More >Reimagining Corporate Team Building
Nov 7, 2022No more trust falls in the break room – usher in a new era of corporate team-building with elite athletic competitions to remake your company team in the age of remote work.
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Everybody is an athlete: it's time to train for tomorrow and live for today.
Unlock Better Mobility, Faster Recovery, and Lifelong Performance: The Power of Assisted Stretching
May 29, 2025Unlock better movement, faster recovery, and lasting wellness with assisted stretch therapy at The St. James. Improve flexibility, prevent injury, and feel your best with expert-guided sessions.
Read More >Spring Foot Care Tips: Selecting Athletic Shoes that Help Prevent Foot Pain
Dr. Kristy Golden - Apr 8, 2025Well-fitting shoes offer support and comfort for play and exercise. Here are some things to look for when shopping for shoes that not only fit well but also help prevent foot or ankle problems.
Read More >Heat Up Your Fitness Routine During the Cold Winter Months
Dr. Jennifer Gourdin - Jan 21, 2025Winter’s shorter days and chilly temperatures don't have to mean giving up on exercise. Instead, it’s an opportunity to get creative and find new ways to stay active and motivated.
Read More >Discover the Many Benefits of Red Light Therapy
Sep 17, 2024Red light therapy provides a number of benefits including pain relief, anti-aging, aster healing, reduced inflammation, and more.
Read More >Healthy Body, Healthy Life: How to Use Strength Training to Prevent Injuries
Katie Ryder, MD - Sep 3, 2024Incorporating training into your daily routine is key in preventing injuries, improving overall wellbeing, and slowing the natural effects of aging on the body.
Read More >Embracing the Benefits of Cold Plunging
May 10, 2024Learn why elite athletes have been using ice baths and other forms of cold therapy for decades, and how this service can benefit your fitness journey.
Read More >Why You Need a Personal Trainer
Oct 10, 2022If you're seeking to shave off pounds, prep for a 5K, or cross-train for your sport, a personal trainer promises you'll have a sherpa for your fitness Everest. Match with our top trainers today.
Read More >Upgrade Your Workout With Strength and Conditioning Clinics
Sep 6, 2022If you want to enhance your overall fitness by pushing training boundaries, welcome to the frontier and rarified air of S&C (Strength and Conditioning).
Read More >Welcome to The Recovery Suite | The Best Ways to Recover After A Workout
Sep 4, 2022Next-level recovery is no longer a luxury reserved for the LeBron Jameses of the world – it's a necessary part of any fitness regimen worth its sweat.
Read More >Reshaping Your Workout Routine
Aug 24, 2022With a new season dawning, it's time to tighten your fitness regimen so you have the endurance you need for marathon fall days.
Read More >It All Works Out: A Breakdown of Group Fitness Classes
Andrew Amundson - Jun 8, 2022The group workout class remains a sanctuary in a secular tech world – when you step into that studio, you join a community of the fitness faithful hinged on movement.
Read More >Get In The Game
We're teeming with teams at The St. James – do you have the grit to make the cut?
Concussion Prevention & Care Tips for Brain Injury Awareness Month
Dr. Mutsa Nyakabau - Mar 26, 2025For parents of student athletes, it’s helpful know more about concussions, especially how to recognize them and what to do if one occurs.
Read More >Muscle Soreness: How to Understand it and Help Student Athletes Cope
Veena Chawla, MD - Mar 17, 2025How to recognize delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and understand when your young athlete needs medical attention.
Read More >Back-to-Sports: Tips for Student Athletes Returning to School
Dr. Jennifer Gourdin - Aug 1, 2024Heading back-to-school often means the start of fall sports for students in all age groups. Regardless of the sport, anyone who is physically active can be impacted by sports-related injuries.
Read More >Why It’s Best to Be a Multi-Sport Athlete
Dr. Jennifer Gourdin - Jun 17, 2024The true recipe for athletic success is playing a variety of sports, which helps young athletes optimize performance, minimize injury, and prevent psychological stress and burnout.
Read More >The Winning Edge: How Sports Enhance Kids’ Mental Health
Asha Patton-Smith - May 21, 2024Sports aren't just about physical health—they're a foundation for building mental resilience in kids and teens.
Read More >Empowering Female Athletes and the Growth of Women’s Sports
Apr 23, 2024As the intersection of business and culture continues to expand, the world of sports is witnessing an extraordinary surge in female participation.
Read More >The St. James FC Virginia Celebrates National Girls and Women in Sports Day with a History-Making, World-Shaking, Banner-Breaking Year
Feb 3, 2023There are banner years – and then there was 2022 for STJ FC Virginia.
Read More >50th Anniversary of Title IX: Mind The Play Gap
Nov 11, 2022Fifty years ago, an education bill transformed women's sports in America – and not one syllable mentioned athletics. But the law forever changed the game.
Read More >The St. James is Now Home to the Pickleball Craze
Andrew Amundson - Oct 6, 2022Yes, we are now home to pickleball. The zeitgeist of the unexpected racquet phenom is undeniable: seemingly overnight, pickleball became America's most popular game. Now, you can play it here.
Read More >Introducing NCAA Star Kristen Carr: Our New Girls Lacrosse Director
Sep 13, 2022Kristen's fire for all things lacrosse will weld The St. James girls' lacrosse program into a top-tier training experience for all levels.
Read More >Fall Sports For Kids: A Winning Experience For Your Children On and Off The Field
Aug 23, 2022If you think sports might be an antidote to the disconnect of Zoom classes and remote education over the past two pandemic years – you're not alone.
Read More >Resetting The Record: A Rick Sowell Saga
May 27, 2022Rick's only of only four Division I Lacrosse coaches to take three different teams to the NCAA Tournament. And your child could be on his roster next.
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