Advanced Training Program (ATP)
The St. James Advance Training Program (ATP) is an application/ invitation based program that provides dedicated and high level players with a comprehensive, small group training program that addresses technical, tactical and physical training in a year-round programming model. For players age U9-U19.
Players can apply for free by using the registration link below. Players will also need to submit their two most recent match videos to Nenad Babic- Assistant Director of Soccer at: nenad.babic@thestjames.com
Technical/ Tactical Training
In the ATP, The St. James Staff will create training groups based on like ability level players and developmental needs. Technical development will be appropriate to the needs of the group.
Training sessions will combine technical training as well as small group tactics training to apply the skills being developed.
Player Analysis
The St. James coaching staff will provide video analysis utilizing our Tactics Pro system each season to identify areas of improvement as well as areas of continued development through the video analysis process.
Video Analysis will be completed at the start of each seasons training as part of a comprehensive player review and goal setting.
Performance Training
Players will receive performance training assessments at the start of the program and additional testing will be completed at the end of each season. This testing will provide participants with objective physical performance data with areas of improvement based on their individual or positional need. Performance training with the STJ High Performance Staff will be incorporated into the training during the Winter season.
Locations & Training Groups
Winter Training to be held at Michael & Sons Sportsplex @ Dulles
Fall & Spring Training to be held at Hanson Park
Winter Training to be held at The nZone
Fall & Spring Training to be held at The St. James & GMU
Fridays
Session times will be based on registration. 4 time slots will be available
5:00-6:00pm
6:00-7:00pm
7:00-8:00pm
8:00-9:00pm
Sessions begin March 28th. No Sessions on April 11th, 18th & May 23rd. Final session will be June 6th.
Saturdays
Session times will be based on registration.
9:00-10:00am
10:00am-11:00am
11:00-12:00pm
12:00-1:00pm
Sessions begin March 29th. No Sessions on April 12th, 19th & May 24rd. Final session will be June 7th.
Fall: $650 (10 on field sessions + 2 classroom/ virtual sessions + performance testing)
Winter: $780 (12 on field sessions + 3 classroom/ virtual sessions + performance testing)
Spring: $520 (6 on field sessions + 2 classroom/ virtual sessions + performance testing)
15% discount if paying for the year in full
Meet our ATP Team
Our ATP Staff is comprised of our most experience coaches who have coached and trained players all over the world. This staff holds A & B Level Coaching Badges from USSF, UEFA & AFC.
KRISTIN THOMPSON
The St. James Girls Academy Director
Senior ATP Coach
kristin.thompson@thestjames.com
CHRIS LAWSON
The St. James Director of Goalkeeping
Senior ATP Coach
chris.lawson@thestjames.com
NENAD BABIC
The St. James- Assistant Director of Soccer
The St. James FC- Assistant Technical Director
ATP Director
nenad.babic@thestjames.com
JONNY FRIAS
The St. James FC- Director of Player Performance
Senior ATP Coach
jonny.frias@thestjames.com
AMINE EL-HACHIMI
The St. James FC- Director of Coaching
Senior ATP Coach
amine.el-hachimi@thestjames.com
