Yhale is an Owner and Managing Partner of The TAOU and Director Of Player Development. He is the Owner of O'ahu Tennis Academy, O'ahu Sports Academy, Island Sports Academy & Kaua'i Sports Academy of the Hawaiian Islands. Has served as Director Of Tennis at world class facilities around the country. Yhale played many ITF Pro Circuit and USTA Pro Circuit events as well as multiple Jr tournaments all over the world. Developed the Core Four System ™. Yhale has coached many players to the ATP and WTA Tours, NCAA Division I scholarship players, USTA national ranked Jr's, ITF nationally ranked Jr's. Yhale's pathway for developing players is his core passion. Fast tracking player development through a tailored approach guaranteed to produce results for players at every level of the game.
Yhale is a graduate of UCLA. Certified Tennis Professional with RSPA, PTR, USTA Sports Science Level II and is a USTA High Performance Elite Tennis Coach, a ITF Certified High Performance professional, PTR Certified Level 1 Professional and a RSPA Elite and Master Pro Candidate.
Born into a tennis family, as the grandson of Tennis Hall Of Famer, Tony Trabert, bring his own World Class experience to The TAOU. With over 15 years of teaching experience from many parts of the country now including UT. Tony has taught in his family club in Pebble Beach, CA. Ranked #4 in UT and #92 in California is just part of his success as a player.
Tony played Division I tennis at Weber State University, where he currently serves as the Assistant Women's Coach. Throughout his career, Tony has taught under the guidance of many world class coaches including Brian Gottfried and countless others. Tony has a degree from WSU in Health Promotions. He is also a long serving member on the Wilson Advisory Staff. Contact The TAOU today for a lesson with Tony,
David is a Certified PTR level 1 tennis professional with over 50 years of tennis teaching experience. David was a top 30 ranked junior in Northern California from 1972-1978 and went on to win the California State Junior College singles and doubles titles in
1980. In 1981 he played #1 for Cal State Hayward.
David’s son, Justin David Archer, was among the top 200 USTA ranked juniors in 2007 and he played 5 years of scholarship tennis at the University of Utah.
David worked for the famed John Gardiner Tennis Ranches where he pioneered over 10 sites.
He is the author of the 10 and under tennis book titled “8 weeks to a lifetime of tennis” which has recently gained National fame. In 2019 he won the USTA 10 and under Ambassador of the year award in Utah for Directing the 10 and under program at the Salt Lake Tennis and Health Club.
He has also Directed 10 and under programs for numerous sites across the country and consulted with many ten and under programs including a stint with famed, 42 year Harvard coach, Dave Fish and the greater Boston area junior tennis program for inner city students named Tenacity.
The latest 10 and under Directing position held was at the infamous Chapel Hill Tennis Club in North Carolina.
Born and raised in South Africa, Jordan Coutinho has an extensive background in tennis and academics. Jordan achieved a notable junior career ranking reaching a best of 8th in South Africa. Jordan was selected and competed in the National Junior Master Championship. He won an ITF Singles and Doubles title in Botswana. His ITF ranking peaked at 444, and traveled extensively throughout Southern Africa and Europe on the Junior Circuit, with more training in Mallorca, Spain.
Jordan holds a Marketing and Professional Sales Degree from Weber State University, where he is currently a tennis player. Prior to Weber State, he competed at the University of South Alabama. Jordan’s coaching career began in South Africa and continued to Northeast Mississippi Tennis Academy, and the Country Club of Darien in Connecticut.
Gaby was born and raised in Venezuela, Gaby was ranked #1 in her country, top 10 in South America, and among the top 800 in the ITF Junior Circuit. She trained at world-renowned academies, including Chris Evert Tennis Academy in Boca Raton, as well as academies in Argentina and Texas.
Gaby played NCAA Division I tennis at Stephen F. Austin State University, where she held the #1 position from her sophomore to senior year and directed the university’s tennis summer camps, inspiring and developing young players from all over the country.
Gaby earned a bachelor’s in International Business and a master’s in Public Administration while serving as a graduate assistant coach for SFA’s Tennis Team. Now based in Utah, she works for Layton City Parks and Recreation, combining her passion for tennis and recreation.
Mike has been a performance coach since 1991 and received two training certifications through the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA), is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and is a NSCA-CPT Certified Personal Trainer. Mike has trained elite athletes in multiple sports including pro athletes from all over the country. Mike is a World Class Sports Training and Development Coach who trains athletes in multiple sports including baseball, soccer, football and of course has trained many tennis players of every level..
In college, he studied and earned a degree in Psychology from the University of Washington. Always a student and seeker of knowledge, Coach Mike sought out all available literature, attended seminars and coaching clinics and mentored with some of the best minds he could find in the industry. Your World Class training session awaits with Coach Mike and his team at
The TAOU for adults and junior athletes.
Amy graduated from BYU Idaho with a degree in business management. is an NASM-CPA Certified Personal Trainer & Fitness Enthusiast
With over a decade of experience in the fitness industry, I am passionate about helping others achieve their health and fitness goals. My journey began in 2011 as a CrossFit coach, where I spent 8 years guiding and motivating individuals through high-intensity workouts. Currently, I specialize as a Lagree instructor, combining strength and endurance training to create balanced, effective routines. In addition, I have extensive experience as a group fitness instructor. I am dedicated to ensuring that every client feels supported and challenged on their path to become their fittest and healthiest self.
Clay is the epitome of world class. Clay is a dynamic and accomplished Master Of Science in Physical Therapy from the University Of Montana. and is certified as an Athletic Training Certification (ATC) recipient. Clay is the Sr Medical Director for the Association of Tennis Professionals on the ATP Tour. Clay has worked with some of the most elite athletes in the world, including, but not limited to Tennis professionals for many years.
Clay is a member of USFSA Sports Medicine Society and has trained Olympic athletes in the the Olympics from UT to Paris during respective Olympics. Has trained Tennis players at US Open, French Open, Wimbledon and Australian Open to name a few. A sought after lecturer around the world. Contact Clay at The TAOU for your personalized Physio session with Clay.
Founded in 2024, The TAOU, Tennis Academy Of Utah, will be the go-to tennis club for locals and visitors alike. With rich experiences of world class coaches, events, tournaments, events and full service Academy for those determined competitors. We invite you to be a part of The TOUA Experience. Our Pathways begin Nov 23, 2024 in our NEW CLUB!
Our club features state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor courts US Open courts, Fitness Trainer, Physiology and a Sport Psychologist. Our facility will also provide housing for Academy players from all over the world. We also offer Tennis and Pickleball lessons and clinics for all ages and skill levels. Our courts will feature the 120 x 60 US Open court construction. Expanded distance of 17 feet of distance between courts.
Tennis Academy Of Utah boasts a team of experienced and certified coaches who are dedicated to helping you improve your game. From beginners to advanced players, our Coaches will help you reach your goals. Our world class experiences are guaranteed to help you achieve exponential world class results. The TAOU Experience is unlike any other.
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The TAOU is offering a 30% Discount on all Memberships purchased in December 2024. This discount applies to New and Existing Members. This is a LIFETIME Membership offer if purchased in Dec 2024 or before.
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