WORLD CLASS SPORTS MANAGEMENT
A WORLD LEADER IN SPORTS CLUBS & RESORT SPORTS AFFILIATIONS
About SMG | Scott Management Group
SMG Founder
D. Yhale Scott is the Founder and Principal of SMG (Scott Management Group), a sports management and development firm established in 2002 focused on building world-class athletes, programs, and club operations across the United States and internationally. With more than 30 years of leadership in tennis, pickleball, golf, surfing, and multi-sport performance environments, he has developed high-impact training systems, athlete pathways, and management models recognized for delivering measurable results.
Yhale specializes in club development, high-performance programming, and athlete representation, guiding organizations and players toward sustainable growth and competitive excellence. His work spans ownership, operational leadership, and strategic consulting for elite sports facilities and academies.
A graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Yhale is the owner and founder of multiple sports academies throughout Hawaii, where he continues to lead innovative initiatives in athlete development, coaching education, and world-class club management.
The TAOU Experience
Our state-of-the-art Tennis and Pickleball facility is NOW OPEN.
The TAOU (Tennis Academy of Utah) is expanding into a premier, world-class training destination. By 2026, the campus will feature:
- Twelve (12) championship tennis courts
- Seven (7) pickleball courts
- A world-class Fitness Center
- A state-of-the-art Video Performance & Analysis Center
- US Open–level court construction and playing surfaces
The club will also include integrated performance services such as Sports Physiotherapy, Sport Psychology, and specialized athlete support systems—designed to help every player reach their competitive best.
Whether you’re a junior athlete, competitive player, or adult enthusiast, TAOU delivers a complete high-performance environment built around development, health, and excellence.
Contact us today to begin your world-class TAOU experience.
ACADEMY PROGRAMS
Experience the thrill of competition and the camaraderie of team sports at Scott Management Group Sports Club. Our programs are designed for all ages and skill levels and include soccer, volleyball, tennis, golf, and more—delivered within a supportive, high-performance environment.
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to compete at a higher level, our coaching, facilities, and community are built to help you grow, perform, and enjoy the journey.
Join us today and start living your best, most active life.Contact The TAOU TODAY!
Scott Management Group
Discover Scott Management Group Sports Clubs
Experience the thrill of competition and the camaraderie of team sports at Scott Management Group Sports Club. Our programs for all ages and skill levels include soccer, volleyball, tennis, golf and more. Join us today and start living your best active life!