NCSL 2026 Winter College Combine Presented by The St. James
We are pleased to announce the newly confirmed date for the 2026 NCSL Winter College Combine, presented by The St. James. This premier event brings together college coaches, professional athletes, and leaders in business, health, wellness, and sports performance from across the DMV to support the holistic development of aspiring student-athletes.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026
Location: The St. James Fieldhouse
6805 Industrial Rd, Springfield, VA 22151
Girls Combine:
Sunday, February 15, 2026 [8:00AM - 10:30AM] Check In: 7:30AM
Boys Combine:
Sunday, February 15, 2026 [10:30AM - 1:00PM] Check In: 10:00AM
Event Highlights
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Training & Showcase Games: College coaches from NCAA, NJCAA, and NAIA institutions will lead on-field training and competitive games on the region’s only full-size, FIFA-regulation indoor pitch.
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College Recruiting Insight: Players and parents will gain valuable knowledge about navigating the college recruiting process through workshops and live Q&A sessions.
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Industry Leaders: The event will also feature professional athletes and leaders from business, health, wellness, performance training, and sports medicine, providing a holistic view of player development and well-being.
Eligibility
- Players must be enrolled in grades 8–12 for the 2025–26 academic year at a private or public school.
- We are not permitted to accept players who have graduated high school or are currently in 6th or 7th grade.
Legacy of Excellence
Over the past five years, more than 1,000 players from 50+ NCSL member clubs have participated in NCSL–St. James College Combines. These events have featured college coaches from NCAA, NJCAA, and NAIA institutions leading training sessions, workshops, and panel discussions.
Location
The St. James
6805 Industrial Rd, Springfield, VA 22151
Colleges Represented at Past Combines
Men’s Programs:
American University • Christopher Newport University • Davis & Elkins College • Duke University • Eastern Mennonite University • Georgetown University • George Mason University • George Washington University • Hampden-Sydney College • James Madison University • Marymount University • Mount St. Mary’s • Randolph-Macon College • Shenandoah University • Stetson University • Stevenson University • University of the District of Columbia • York College of PA • William & Mary
Women’s Programs:
American University • Catholic University • University of Delaware • Eastern Kentucky University • George Mason University • Lynchburg University • Mary Baldwin University • Marymount University • Radford University • Shenandoah University • Stevenson University • U.S. Naval Academy • Virginia Commonwealth University • Virginia Tech • Virginia Wesleyan University • York College of PA • William & Mary
Additional Features
- NIKE Apparel Partnership: Each participant receives the latest NIKE soccer apparel to wear during the Combine.
- VEO Camera Coverage: All sessions are professionally filmed. Each participant will receive free access to their individual footage for highlight reels and recruiting materials.
- Limited Availability: Only 100 players per session.
If you have any questions, please email soccer@thestjames.com.



