Basketball
Level up your hoops through a range of basketball programming available on four hardwood courts in our state-of-the-art-facilities in Springfield, VA.
Training & Instruction
Basketball Skill Development: Beginner & Intermediate
Learn to Play Basketball: Junior Ballers
Events
The St. James 2025 MLK Classic
Join us at The St. James for a star-studded schedule of games for one of the nation’s premier high school basketball showcases. The best girls' and boys' high schools in the DMV will face off in a weekend of instant-classic competition complete with cultural experiences celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Single day tickets, all weekend passes, and student tickets are available. Games will also be broadcast by BallerTV and Monumental Sports Network.
Ages
All Ages
Schedule
January 17th, 18th, & 20th
DMV Spring Warm-Up Showcase
The St. James will host the 4th Annual DMV Spring Warm-Up Basketball Showcase over a two day period beginning on Saturday, April 12th - Sunday, April 13th. Teams will play showcase games over the weekend to highlight and raise awareness of the athletic talents of all participating teams.
Ages
14U thru 17U, Boys
Schedule
Saturday, April 12th and Sunday, April 13th
DMV Summer Warm-Up Showcase
Ages
13U thru 17U, Boys
Schedule
Saturday, July 5th and Sunday, July 6th
Basketball Camps
STJ Basketball Summer Camp
The St. James Basketball Camp offers your child an excellent opportunity to develop their skills this summer with elite coaching in the fundamentals of shooting, passing, dribbling, and defending. Campers of all experience levels will participate in skill drills, position-specific workshops, mini games, and scrimmages to practice what they've learned.
Ages
6 - 13
Schedule
Monday to Thursday | 9 AM - 3 PM
School's Out Day Camps
We know how difficult it is to find suitable care for your children on student holidays. The St. James has you covered with our new Ultimate Sports & Adventure Day Camp! A wide range of sports and activities, your child will get to explore lots of new games and adventures. Campers will have the chance to compete in our fieldhouse, try out their skills in our courthouse, and explore their digital and creative side in our Super Awesome & Amazing facility.
Ages
5 - 13
Schedule
- 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
- Extended Day | 7:30 AM-6:00 PM
She Got Game Classic
At The St. James, we’re committed to women’s and girls’ empowerment through sports. That’s why we’ve teamed up with She Got Game - the top national girl’s high school basketball showcase.
Featuring hundreds of girls’ high school basketball teams and powerhouse programs, She Got Game gives student athletes the competition and recruiting opportunities that develop talent, build confidence, and change lives.
Showcases feature some of the best seasonal match-ups between top teams and star players. Games attract tens of thousands of spectators in markets across the country - Boston, Atlanta, Dallas, Jersey Shore, and Washington, DC.
Private Basketball Training
Want to tighten your handling? Boost your vertical? Or just learn the basics of the game? Whatever your basketball goals, achieve them with private training at The St. James sports and wellness complex. Get one-on-one instruction from our all-star coaches who will identify a player's areas for improvement and build you a personalized development plan. Or, work together in a small training group of 2-3 players.
Pricing for private basketball training starts at $125 per hour and includes regular court work in the Court House, plus access to the Dr. Dish shooting machine. For more information about private basketball training at the St. James, contact basketball@thestjames.com.
Drop Ins
Members Court Time
Members are welcome to drop in for a pickup game or solo practice at our climate-controlled Court House. Check availability on The St. James app or website, then play at your leisure.
Dr. Dish
Turn it up a notch when you reserve the Dr. Dish shooting machine to build custom drills and track your progress. Enjoy the latest in training technology, with this fully automatic and programmable basketball shooting machine that tracks your makes and misses, for single or small group play.
- 30 Minutes: $32 for members, $40 for non-members
Basketball Teams
Our youth basketball teams for 3rd - 8th grade boys and girls focus on comprehensive player development under the leadership of positive and experienced coaches. Teams compete in local leagues and regional tournaments, practice together 2x per week, and work with a certified strength coach on high performance training to enable them to perform at their peak. Contact basketball@thestjames.com if you are interested in learning more or joining our basketball teams.
Basketball at The St. James
Improve every aspect of your game with basketball training at The St. James sports club in Springfield, VA. Join one of the basketball club programs to compete against top regional challengers, reserve the court for a pickup game, or enroll your student athlete in youth basketball classes to build their skills from start. We offer:
- Personalized instruction for every position and skill level from expert coaches
- Basketball clinics to hone technical skills and your mental game
- Basketball camps and clinics with proven strategies and modern learning techniques
- Youth basketball teams for elementary to high school students
- The latest in game tech, including Dr. Dish shooting machines and VertiMax trainers
- Basketball club programs featuring regional competition
- Strength and conditioning programs to increase power, vertical lift, flexibility and explosiveness
- Four full-length hardwood courts at the premier sports complex in the DMV
Get in Touch
Interested in basketball at the St. James? Contact us to request information about basketball club programs, youth basketball classes, basketball leagues, and more.