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Welcome to Sports at WEC, a new sports organization based out of World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s premier multipurpose facility in Ocala, Florida.
Sports at WEC offers the greater Ocala area a variety of diverse sports training programs for competitive and recreational play, as well as private training and field rental.

Sports at WEC programming provides an exciting opportunity for kids and adults to engage in skill development, conditioning and most importantly, fun—no matter the sport.

While Sports at WEC kicked off with indoor soccer in 2024, future programming may include expansion into additional sports in the future, as well as  high-level development programming and technical training for a diverse range of athletes through Academy 54.

Open Field Fridays (18+)

Join us at World Equestrian Center Exposition Center Two for open field pick-up play (adults only) on Friday nights, from July 12 through August 9 from 5pm -9pm. Participants must bring their own cleats, ball and gear. Sign up required, $20 in advance. 18+.

About the Facility

The Sports at WEC complex is located on the grounds of World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s 378-acre resort. 

The venue offers over 100,000 square feet of premium turf, ideal for competitive training and recreational play in a fully-enclosed indoor climate. 

We pride ourselves on providing a performance space that exceeds standards of cleanliness and safety for players, families and teams. 

Explore our recreational programs, competitive Academy training, private training and field rental options.

Academy 54 Youth Soccer Camp - Group Exercises & Instruction
Wyatt Stephens, Director of Sports at Academy 54

Wyatt Stephens

Director of Sports
Wyatt’s passion for soccer ignited early. A Marion County native, he started playing at 4 years old. By age 10, he was traveling to Orlando to play for Orlando FC - a nationally ranked club coached by former English Premier League player Dave Bardsley.

Back at home, he started his high school career at Vanguard where he made the varsity team as a freshman. After taking a year off to focus on his club team, he transferred to Trinity Catholic for his junior and senior seasons, earning the title of Marion County High School Soccer Player of the Year.

In college, Wyatt played Division I soccer for the Tulsa Golden Hurricanes his freshman and sophomore years, winning the Conference USA Championship and making a trip to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament. He later transferred to the University of Cincinnati where he finished up his collegiate career with the Bearcats.

After college, Wyatt played semi-pro before returning to Marion County, where he has stayed active in the local soccer community. Now as Director of Sports, his goal is to grow Sports at WEC into one of the premier sports development programs in the nation.