Scott has always been active in organized sports. Since a young age until his mid 30’s, soccer was his primary focus. Alongside soccer, however, he ran track, he wrestled, he became a competitive golfer. Johnston was a triathlete for many years before converting to the cycling side and from there he focused on competitive cycling for 8 years. Johnston even started one of Utah's largest cycling teams. While running a Cycle camp for the Zone Five Racing team In St. George, Utah, his morning ride was rained out. One of his team members asked if anyone wanted to go and play pickleball. Johnston expressed interest and said he wanted to try it out, and the rest is history.