Lacrosse
Enjoy world-class coaching, from developmental youth lacrosse programs to competitive club lacrosse teams and even adult lacrosse leagues, at the Washington, DC region's premier lacrosse venue.
Lacrosse at The St. James
The St. James youth lacrosse program in Springfield, VA offers maximum opportunities for current and aspiring lacrosse players in the DC Metro area to perform at their peak. Sign up for youth lacrosse clinics, join lacrosse leagues designed to fit every age and ability, or maximize your time with one-on-one instruction. Our all-star coaches cater to every competitive tier, instilling expertise and passion for the game through custom player development and a culture of team building. We offer:
- Team coaching and private lacrosse lessons for all positions
- Fun, instructional youth lacrosse clinics and developmental youth lacrosse leagues
- On and off-field training regimens to improve strength, conditioning, and agility
- Intensive lacrosse camps for players of all ages and skill levels
- Highly competitive club lacrosse teams in Northern Virginia and Montgomery County, Maryland
- State-of-the-art indoor turf lacrosse field, team locker rooms, and viewing stands
Training & Instruction
Boys Winter Box Lacrosse 40/40 Hybrid (3rd-5th Grade) - Session 1B
Boys Winter Box Lacrosse 40/40 Hybrid (3rd-5th Grade) - Session 1A
Boys Winter Box Lacrosse 40/40 Hybrid (1st-2nd Grade)
Boys Box Lacrosse 40/40 Hybrid (Middle School)
Events
Thanksgiving Youth Lacrosse Clinic powered by College Athletes
The St. James will be hosting a youth player clinic on November 29th, that will be run by multiple D-1 athletes across the region. 2023 Clinicians included Emilia Bohi (U of Denver), Brooke Lennon (Fairfield), Grace Slater (Fairfield), Sydney Tepper (Naval Academy), and Courtlynne Caskin (UVA). 2024 clinicians to be announced soon!
A lacrosse pinnie is included in the registration fee.
Ages
3rd Grade thru 12th Grade
Schedule
- Friday, November 29th
- 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (times vary based on age group)
Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) Youth Boys Position-Specific Clinic
Join us for a special Holiday Boys' Lacrosse Position-Specific Clinic, featuring professional players from the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL)!
This exclusive event, happening on Saturday, December 28th, is designed for athletes in grades 4 through 8, focusing on enhancing skills by position—offense, defense, face-off, and goalie. It’s an incredible opportunity to train with the best in the game, receive personalized coaching, and elevate your performance to the next level.
Ages
4th thru 8th Grade Boys
Schedule
- Saturday, December 28th
- 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Lacrosse Leagues
Compete at your own pace when you join adult or youth lacrosse leagues at The St. James. We have competition to suit everyone's needs, from games-only to friendly, recreational play. Prep for the game in our modern locker rooms, then get moving with league play in our climate-controlled field house—ideal for year-round lacrosse leagues.
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 6 regular season games.
Girls Youth Individual Divisions: 2nd & 3rd Grade
*15 Minutes of Stick Work & Skills. 45 Minutes of Gameplay
Girls Youth Team Divisions: 4th & 5th Grade, 6th-8th Grade (Gold & Navy divisions)
*Navy = Entry/Intermediate Level, Gold = Elite Level
*8th Grade Teams can play in Middle School Gold or HS JV Division
Girls High School Team Divisions: JV and Varsity (Gold, Navy, & Elite divisions)
*Navy = Entry Level, Gold = Intermediate Level, Elite = Elite Level
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 7th - February 9th
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 6 regular season games.
Boys Youth Individual Sign Ups Only: 2nd - 4th Grade
Boys Youth Team Divisions: 12U and 14U
Boys High School Divisions: JV and Varsity
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 and Sundays, December 7th - February 9th
Lacrosse Teams
Give your athlete access to NCAA-caliber lacrosse training and competition that complements their current youth and high school programs by joining the club lacrosse teams at the St. James. We provide a positive, safe, and supportive environment to compete at the highest level while nurturing a lifelong love of the sport. Work with inspiring coaches who excel at preparing the next generation of lacrosse players to play at the college level.
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.
Also introducing the first year of our Girls Elite Travel Lacrosse Teams for rising 8th and 9th Graders! These teams will consist of players looking for more competition to enhance their schedule and play with athletes from the broader DMV region. TSJ Elite will compete on non-traditional club weekends and is open to players from all clubs.
For more information, about Girls Club Lacrosse Teams please contact lacrosse@thestjames.com
Boys Club Lacrosse Teams
The St. James Boys Lacrosse Program will be hosting tryouts for the 2024-25 travel season for Grad Year of 2027-33. Details for each grad year is listed in the registration link below.
For more information about Boys Club Lacrosse Teams, please contact lacrosse@thestjames.com.
Lacrosse Camps
Lacrosse camp in the DC metro area doesn't get any better than at The St. James indoor Field House.
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
Private Lacrosse Lessons
Elevate your game to unprecedented heights with The St. James' exclusive Lacrosse Private and Small Group Training Program! Are you ready to embark on a journey that transcends the ordinary and propels you into the realm of lacrosse excellence? Our training is a relentless pursuit of greatness, an experience that will ignite the fire within you.
Pricing starts at $72 per hour. For more information about private lacrosse lessons, please contact lacrosse@thestjames.com.
Meet Our Lacrosse Staff
Stephy Samaras
Director of Lacrosse
Stacey Williams
Girls Travel Lacrosse Director
Shelby Samperton
Director of Recruiting for MC Elite & STJ Stars Lacrosse
Get in Touch
Interested in lacrosse at the St. James? Contact us to request information about youth lacrosse clinics, lacrosse leagues, club lacrosse teams, and more.