The St. James

We’re honored to be recognized once again as Best Performance Club by Modern Luxury in their Best of the City issue. This recognition reflects the strength of our community: the members who show up and give their all, and the team members who deliver excellence every single day. From elite coaching and group training classes to athletic recovery and cutting-edge training spaces, we’re proud to offer a performance experience that goes beyond expectations. Congratulations to all of this year’s Best of the City honorees. Read the full issue: https://tsj.social/4fejOem

Coming this August to Courted at The St. James: Aescape, where innovation meets recovery. This AI-powered robotic massage adapts to your body’s needs, boosting performance, accelerating muscle recovery, and relieving tension with precision you can feel. Whether you're training hard or prioritizing active wellness, Aescape brings cutting-edge technology to your recovery routine.

Is your team ready for a new kind of challenge? Join us at The St. James Spring 2025 Corporate Games on May 16 — a one-day, high-impact event designed to bring businesses together for a day of friendly competition, team building, and wellness. From a homerun derby to yoga stretches, your team will bond, recharge, and maybe even take home some prizes. 📆 May 16 | The St. James Learn more: https://lnkd.in/egq-cDuf

Our partners at Kaiser Permanente will be hosting an injury prevention summit on Thursday, April 10th hosted by Dr. Jennifer Gourdin👩⚕️ The perfect opportunity to receive knowledge on your nutrition, workload and recovery! 🏋️ Dr. Gourdin will be live at the flagship but inviting all to pre-register and join using the Zoom link below! https://tsj.social/4i40wrD

Welcoming renowned coach, mentor and elite skill developer, Book Richardson, to The St. James Performance Academy team! 👏🏼🏀 Coach Book will lead the efforts in building the best basketball program in the country! His talent, skill, and reputation paired with Tamika Dudley (Girls Basketball) will make The St. James Basketball an immediate factor on the national high school landscape! Book has coached and developed more than 100 Division 1 players and 52 professionals, including 23 NBA players. He’s coached and developed six NBA lottery picks: DeAndre Ayton (No. 1, 2018), Derrick Williams (No. 2, 2011), Aaron Gordon (No. 4, 2014), Lauri Markkanen (No. 7, 2017), Stanley Johnson (No. 8, 2015) and Kemba Walker (No. 9, 2011). We’re inviting you to be a part of something special. Be sure to RSVP for the Open House & Evaluations on this upcoming Sunday, March 23rd from 4:30 PM-7:30PM! Learn more by visiting www.thestjames.com/academy #STJAcademy #STJBasketball #DMVBasketball

We'd like to welcome Coach Tamika Dudley to the team who will lead our Girls Basketball program for The St. James Performance Academy! 🏀 Tamika brings over a latitude of experience with a proven track record of developing players on a grassroots and scholastic level which as converted to winning multiple state and national championships! Throughout her coaching career, Dudley has helped numerous athletes earn Division I scholarships, with players competing at some of the nation’s top programs, including Kiki Rice (‘22), Jadyn Donovan ('23), Kendall Dudley ('24) and Zania Socka-Nguemen ('24). You can meet Coach Dudley on Sunday, March 23rd at 12:30pm for the Girls Basketball Open House and Evaluation Day. Open to rising 5th - 12th grade student-athletes. Learn more by visiting www.thestjames.com/academy #STJAcademy #DMVBasketball #GirlsBasketball

Another exciting addition to the STJ Academy team for the upcoming academic year. Welcoming Maurice ‘Coach Moe’ Hutton to lead our Track & Field program 🏃🏽 His ability to develop athletes into champions while fostering their academic and personal growth aligns with The St. James mission. You can meet Coach Moe on Sunday, April 13th at 1:00pm for the Open House & Evaluation. Open to rising 5th - 12th grade student-athletes. Applications are open for the 2025-26 academic year. Learn more by visiting www.thestjames.com/academy #stjacademy #stjtrackandfield #dmvtrackandfield #usatf

We are proud to announce Josh Taylor’s expanded role as the Director of The St. James Performance Academy Squash Teams. Josh is a highly accomplished teacher with international coaching and playing experience. “I am incredibly excited to launch Academy teams and build an unmatched squash program,” said Josh Taylor, Director of Squash. “Developing talent, growing the sport, and fostering a high-performance environment have always been my passion. I look forward to working with our athletes and helping them achieve success.” Josh is inviting all interested student-athletes and families to attend the Squash Academy Open House on Saturday, March 22nd. You can register at https://lnkd.in/e-WPuXPE Applications for the 2025–2026 academic year are still open and you can apply at www.thestjames.com/academy

We are thrilled to announce Baltimore native Steve Bumbry as the Head Baseball Coach of The St. James Performance Academy, while he continues to lead the charge of our Diamond Sports program. The St. James Performance Academy will introduce elementary, middle school, high school and post-graduate baseball teams, providing athletes with competitive opportunities at the appropriate level. These teams will compete on a regional and national level preparing players for the next stage of their athletic careers through elite coaching, strength & conditioning, and high-level gameplay. Join us on Wednesday, March 5th for a STJ Academy Baseball Open House & Evaluation Day for rising 5th - 12th grade student-athletes. Register at https://tsj.social/4jThoDE Applications for the 2025–2026 academic year are now open at www.thestjames.com/academy

On #NationalGirlsAndWomenInSportsDay, we celebrate the athletes and coaches who harness the power of sports to lead, inspire and redefine what’s possible. 🌟 🏅