Our Team.
Head Squash Professional and director
Originally from Egypt, Khaled Ghoniem brings more than 15 years of squash coaching experience, combined with a strong competitive background as a former professional player who competed on the professional squash tour. As a junior, he ranked among Egypt’s top 10 players in the U17 category and top 15 in U19, earning recognition for his competitive performances.
Khaled has coached the Egyptian National Girls’ U19 Team and worked with some of Egypt’s leading squash players, including Karim Abdel Gawad, the 2017 World Champion, and Fares Dessouky, who reached a world ranking of No. 8 in 2017.
In the United States, Khaled has also coached some of the country’s top junior squash players, including athletes competing at leading high schools and colleges. His experience spans all levels of the game, from junior development to elite competitive performance.
Passionate about player development, Khaled emphasizes technical excellence, tactical awareness, competitive match play, and mental strength. He is committed to helping players of all ages and abilities maximize their potential, build confidence, and develop a lifelong love for squash.
Khaled Ghoniem
Thierry is a retired World Squash Champion. He was the first player from a non-English speaking country (commonwealth countries) to reach the World Number 1 rankings (2004-2005) and to win the World Championships (2004). He’s currently the MIT head squash coach.