Walt Beamis was an outstanding football coach for 20 years at Phoenix Christian High School. His Cougars won back to back State Titles in 1984 and 1985. His Cougars compiled a record of 140-64-4 with 8 Division titles along the way Coach Beamis was an ACA All-Star Football Coach three times and the ACA Game Dedicatee in 1986. He was selected the District 8 Coach of the Year in 1974 and 1982. Walt was selected from District 8 as one of the finalists for the National Coaches Association Coach of the Year in 1986. Beamis' Cougar Track team was the 1974 State Champion. Coach Beamis passed away in 2012.