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

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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.

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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.

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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

North Locations

Winter Training to be held at Michael & Sons Sportsplex @ Dulles
Fall & Spring Training to be held at Hanson Park

South Locations

Winter Training to be held at The St. James & The nZone
Fall & Spring Training to be held at The St. James & Nysmith School

Winter Training @ Michael & Sons Sportsplex

Wednesdays

5:00-6:00pm  -  Field 3
7:00-8:00pm  -  Field 3
8:00-9:00pm  -  Field 3

12 on field sessions beginning December 4th + 3 classroom sessions

Fridays

5:00-6:00pm  -  Field 2
6:00-7:00pm  -  Field 2

12 on field sessions beginning December 6th + 3 classroom sessions

WINTER TRAINING @ THE NZONE

Thursdays

5:00-6:00pm  -  Field 1
6:00-7:00pm  -  Field 1
7:00-8:00pm  -  Field 1

12 on field sessions beginning December 4th + 3 classroom sessions

Program Pricing

Fall:  $650 (10 on field sessions + 2 classroom sessions + performance testing)
Winter:  $780 (12 on field sessions + 3 classroom sessions + performance testing)
Spring:  $520 (8 on field sessions + 2 classroom 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

KRISTIN THOMPSON

The St. James Girls Academy Director

Senior ATP Coach

kristin.thompson@thestjames.com

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CHRIS LAWSON

The St. James Director of Goalkeeping

Senior ATP Coach

chris.lawson@thestjames.com

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Nenad

NENAD BABIC

The St. James- Assistant Director of Soccer
The St. James FC- Assistant Technical Director

ATP Director

nenad.babic@thestjames.com

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Amine

AMINE EL-HACHIMI

The St. James FC- Director of Coaching

Senior ATP Coach

amine.el-hachimi@thestjames.com

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Adam

ADAM BAUMGARDNER

The St. James- Director of Soccer
The St. James FC- Technical Director

Senior ATP Coach

adam.baumgardner@thestjames.com

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Tactic- Next Gen Sports Video Analysis

The St. James Soccer has partnered with RT Software to bring Tactic PRO to our members and customers.  This cutting edge video analysis software is used by top professionals and professional clubs and federations around the world including:  VfL Wolfsberg, Football Association of Ireland, Canada Soccer and LA Galaxy.

This software provides coaches the ability to utilize high level data and AI features to provide objective data to our players and members.

Need help? Please Reach Out to Our Team

Nenad Babic-  Asst. Director of Soccer:  nenad.babic@thestjames.com