About
The St. James Soccer offers Recreational Soccer for ages 2-13, Pre-Travel Soccer for ages 6-8, Travel Soccer for U9-U19, and Chelsea FC Youth Soccer. It also offers Striker & Goalkeeper Training for ages 6-18, Camps for ages 6-12 and Chelsea FC camps for ages 7-15, Private Lessons, Futsal, and Tournaments & Events.
Programs
- Recreational Soccer — Ages 2-13 · Youth recreational soccer option.
- Pre-Travel Soccer — Ages 6-8 · Youth pre-travel soccer option.
- Striker & Goalkeeper Training — Ages 6-18 · Position-specific training for striker and goalkeeper.
- Travel Soccer — U9-U19 · Travel soccer pathway.
- Chelsea FC Youth Soccer — Youth soccer programming in partnership with Chelsea Football Club.
- Adult Leagues — 18+ · Adult soccer leagues.
- Private Lessons — One-on-one or small group sessions with professional coaches.
- Futsal — Fast-paced game played on a hard court.
- Tournaments & Events — Soccer tournaments and events.
- Camps — Ages 6-12; Chelsea FC camps ages 7-15 · Youth soccer camps.
At a glance
- Ages: 2–18 years old
- General schedule: Year-round youth and adult soccer leagues; seasonal recreational programs, clinics, camps, and events throughout the year.
- Facility hours: Monday - Friday, 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM; Saturday - Sunday, 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
About the provider
The leadership team includes Adam Baumgardner, Director of Soccer/Technical Director; Amine El-Hachimi, Asst. Technical Director; Nick Pedaline, Recreational & Pre-Travel Director; Herve Diese, MLS Next Director, U13 Head Coach, and UPSL Head Coach; Josh De Dios, Futsal Director; Brandon Nichols, Camps Director; and Lewis Bayly, Chelsea FC Program Director. The mission statement says the program focuses on skill-building training for every player, from young athletes learning to dribble with confidence to advanced players sharpening their footwork, tactics, and game IQ.
- Field Rentals — Soccer field rentals.
Recreational options start as young as age 2. The competitive team pathway begins at U8 Pre-travel and progresses through Travel to the Academy level and beyond. Adult leagues include 18+ and 35+ divisions. The Springfield recreational program and other offerings at that location are not impacted by weather cancellations.
What families say
“We are raving fans of the soccer programming!” — Kelly R., Fairfax, VA
“The soccer camp was the best experience. [The] St. James is AWESOME for sports.” — Tressa F., Alexandria, VA
“TSJFC coaches are amazing. Full-time staff that is highly skilled and cares about child’s development.” — Zizi
Last updated August 26, 2026.
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