Founder Background

Built through sport, music, and real execution.

About The Founder

Khalil Taylor, or “KT,” is a multidisciplinary performance practitioner whose background spans sport, creative production, performing arts, and execution-driven environments. His experience reflects a long-term, comprehensive relationship with performance across physical, creative, and expressive disciplines.

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Education Background

KT holds an Associate of Arts in Social and Behavioral Science from Santa Monica College and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Howard University.

At Santa Monica College, he was rostered with the men’s basketball program while also performing within school-affiliated music and dance programs. At Howard University, he continued training alongside the basketball program through team practices while advancing his development as a musician and vocalist through formal academic study, minoring in Jazz Voice.

He continues his education in mental performance, applied performance coaching, and human development, with additional credentials in progress.

Professional Experience

Professionally, KT’s experience spans youth, collegiate, and professional sport environments. He is an ISSA Master Trainer with credentials in strength and conditioning, performance enhancement, corrective exercise, recovery, and nutrition, alongside CPR and First Aid certification and a USA Basketball Gold License.

He is currently serving as a Youth Basketball Coach within the Denver Nuggets organization, and has supported high-level athletic preparation environments, including exposure to NFL Combine training and elite performance systems through internships and shadowing.

Creative Background

In parallel, KT maintains an active background in music, media, and live performance. He began recording and producing music independently during college and later worked as a studio engineering intern in North Hollywood. His experience includes songwriting, vocal recording, production support, and involvement in live performances, showcases, and major cultural events, including NFL Super Bowl and Grammy-affiliated productions.

Alongside this work, he remains actively engaged as an athlete, artist, and creator, continuing to train, perform, produce, and study.

 

 

Bridge to UOG

This lived experience shapes how UOG operates. The work is practice-led, not theoretical, with an emphasis on what holds up when demands increase. The approach reflects responsibility to both the work and the person behind it, prioritizing execution that is intentional, sustainable, and durable over time.

Experience Highlights

A measured approach built through repetition and responsibility.

High Pressure

Experience executing under demand and operating in environments where timing, decisions, and follow-through matter.

Performance

Structured training and preparation built around consistency, standards, and measurable progress.

Creative Output

Production mindset and experience delivering creative work through calm workflow and quality control.

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Helping Others Build With Less Friction

UOG works with individuals and teams who want their efforts to translate more cleanly into results.

The focus is on contributing to existing processes, clarifying priorities, and supporting execution in ways that reduce missteps and protect energy over time.

The Standard

The UOG standard is calm, focused, and durable. Defined by clear boundaries, simple systems, and decisions that support long-term direction.

Work is structured based on fit and need, whether supporting individuals, teams, or organizations operating under sustained demand.

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