Ocala Elite Breed

Building Elite Athletes
in the Horse Capital

Ocala Elite Breed develops disciplined basketball players through fundamentals, character, and opportunity.

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Who We Are

Ocala Elite Breed Basketball

Ocala Elite Breed is a youth basketball development program rooted in the tradition and pride of Ocala, Florida, known as the Horse Capital of the World. Just as elite horses are developed through discipline, care, and consistency, we believe elite athletes are built the same way — through work ethic, fundamentals, and character. Our program provides high-level basketball training and competitive opportunities while actively working to remove financial barriers for families.

OEB
Our Mission
“Basketball is the tool — life preparation is the goal.”

Our mission is to develop confident, disciplined, and skilled basketball players while teaching life values that extend far beyond the court. We do not chase trophies — we build players who earn them.

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Elite Basketball Development

High-level training focused on skill mastery, game IQ, and competitive readiness.

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Remove Financial Barriers

Every child deserves to play regardless of financial circumstances.

Accountability, Respect, Discipline

Core values that shape character and drive success in all areas of life.

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Success On and Off the Court

Developing well-rounded individuals prepared for academic and personal achievement.

ELITE

High standards, effort, and accountability

BREED

Development, consistency, care

OCALA

Proudly rooted in community and culture

We develop players.

Our Core Values

DisciplineAccountabilityRespectCommunityWork EthicTeamwork
For Parents

What Parents Can Expect

Structured practices focused on fundamentals
Competitive team opportunities
Positive coaching and mentorship
Clear communication and transparency
Safe, disciplined environment

Our coaches focus on player development first, not just trophies.

Finances Should Never Prevent
a Child From Playing

We believe every young athlete deserves the chance to compete and grow. OEB covers expenses through sponsorships, training revenue, community partnerships, and fundraising efforts — ensuring no family is turned away because of cost.

Sponsorships
Community Partners
Fundraising
Grants
Coaching Staff

Meet Our Coaches

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Coach Brandon

Head Coach

Brandon is a professional athlete with over 20 years of experience and has a deep passion for teaching the game of basketball. Prior to moving to Florida, he served as the JV Head Basketball Coach in Kentucky, where he worked closely with student-athletes and families. He truly enjoys mentoring young players, building confidence, and helping students grow both on and off the court.

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Coach Kenny

Player Development Specialist / Assistant Coach

Coach Kenny focuses on skill and technique development. With 20+ years of basketball experience and nine years of coaching, he has won multiple youth championships and is dedicated to building fundamentally sound, confident athletes both on and off the court.

The Future

Where We Are Going

01Expand to multiple age groups
02Host tournaments and showcases
03Offer advanced training programs
04Create scholarship opportunities
05Establish a dedicated training facility
Standards

Code of Conduct

Respect

Treat coaches, teammates, opponents, and officials with dignity at all times. Respect is earned and given.

Commitment

Show up on time, prepared, and ready to work. Dedication to practice and improvement is non-negotiable.

Positive Behavior

Represent OEB with class on and off the court. Be a leader in your school, community, and team.

Ocala Elite Breed is more than a basketball team.

An Elite Standard Breed —
Built Locally.

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