The Sports Farm, located in Lakewood Ranch, continues to build its reputation as a regional training hub for elite athletes. Established in 2023, the facility was co‑founded by former professional baseball pitcher Ryan Reid and features specialized weight training, skill development, recovery, and analytics services for committed baseball and softball players ([yourobserver.com](https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2024/aug/13/sports-farm-one-stop-shop-elite-athletes/?utm_source=openai)). With Director of Sports Performance Travis Koon—formerly of Clemson—on board since May, the club has integrated performance coaching tailored to both softball and baseball programs ([yourobserver.com](https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2024/aug/13/sports-farm-one-stop-shop-elite-athletes/?utm_source=openai)). The club’s programming remains focused and selective, maintaining a client roster of around 45 athletes to ensure individualized attention within its approximately 4,500 square‑foot facility ([yourobserver.com](https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2024/aug/13/sports-farm-one-stop-shop-elite-athletes/?utm_source=openai)).