Coaches
Meet your new favorite people
Coach Ramy Daoud
Coach Ramy Daoud started Phoenix Sports Empire in 2016 with the goal of creating an inclusive & welcoming environment for others to learn how to defend themselves while becoming healthier, stronger & more confident. A lifelong martial artist, Ramy began training at 4 years old and is an accomplished professional MMA competitor and professional jiu jitsu competitor. His passion is sharing his love of martial arts & boxing with his students. In his free time, Ramy loves to volunteer and offer his services for free to underserved communities in Chicago, teaching boxing to kids who normally could not afford training.
Coach Jaime Garza
With decades of experience both as a fighter and instructor, Coach Jaime is our most experienced instructor! The winner of the 1993 Illinois State Championship for Kickboxing, Coach Jaime also competed in boxing, compiling an undefeated record of 3-0. Coach Jaime’s classes are incredibly informative as well as incredibly fun. He mixes in stories, movie quotes, jokes & personal anecdotes that make his classes truly stand out. In his free time, Coach Jaime enjoys reading, anything to do with martial arts & boxing and flying his drone.
Coach Brooks James
Coach Brooks started out as a student with us in 2018. He quickly became one of our most dedicated students, training at every practice and quickly gaining a wonderful understanding of the fundamentals of both boxing & kickboxing. With a passion for kickboxing in particular, Coach Brooks is currently preparing to make his debut in the ring & we are so excited for him to make that walk to the ring! A true people person, our students love Coach Brooks because he is approachable, friendly & always radiates positive energy. When he’s not training or teaching at PSE, Coach Brooks enjoys photography, videography, motorbikes, spending time with his family as well as following his favorite sports teams (The 49ers, The Knicks, The Wolverines, Reds & Tar Heels)
Coach Bryan Hill