The SOHK Think Tank collective are members of the SOHK community who have expertise in a range of disciplines. We will be publishing practical and accessible articles every month from this collective. These articles will ask key questions, that when answered, will help coaches, mentors and managers in schools, Non Governing Bodies and any sports-based interventions to become more effective, day to day. Read more
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SOHK Cymru’s exciting new partnership wIth The Prince’s Trust Cymru The past 10 years have seen School of Hard Knocks work with a number of different delivery partners to successfully reach and support more adults and young people across our UK bases. This year we are thrilled to be working in partnership with the Prince’s Trust Cymru, who are working with 16-25 year olds through their Explore programme. Read more
Having spent the last 6 months reflecting on and resetting our mission and core outcomes, this is a really exciting time in SOHK’s impact journey. We are looking for someone to join us in what is a brand-new role to lead the development of this impact management approach and roll out of the new outcomes framework across England, Scotland and Wales. Read more
SOHK England are looking to appoint a freelance rugby coach for the 2024/25 school year. Based in London, the SOHK's Rugby Coach will share responsibility for frontline schools delivery in England. Read more
SOHK Wales are looking to appoint a freelance rugby coach for the 2024/25 school year. Based in the Cardiff area, the SOHK’s Schools Rugby COach will share responsibility for frontline schools delivery in Wales. Read more
The Trying Together Challenge is a 3 hour game of continuous touch rugby - with rolling subs of course! This event is designed to engage students, foster community spirit, and raise funds so that School of Hard Knocks’ can run its Schools Programme in more deprived areas. Read on to find out why this event is a perfect fit for your school. Read more
School of Hard Knocks (SOHK) works with over 30 schools in high areas of deprivation across the UK. We are looking for a number of Independent Schools to become SOHK Educational Partners so that no child is left behind due to a lack of funding. Read more
School of Hard Knocks takes pride in recognising the outstanding contributions of our generous donors who have played a pivotal role in supporting our mission. Our Honours Board celebrates their remarkable commitment to our beneficiaries. Read more
School of Hard Knocks works with 37 schools across the UK. We are looking for a number of businesses to become SOHK Corporate Partners so that no child is left behind due to a lack of funding. Read more
All of School of Hard Knocks' activities are underpinned by the 5Cs. The 5Cs framework was originally developed by Dr Chris Harwood and Dr Karl Steptoe as a coaching methodology for youth football that incorporated life skill development. Over the years School of Hard Knocks has drawn on this evidence-based practice and applied it to both Adult Courses and Schools Programmes. SOHK’s 5Cs is a framework that seeks to improve individuals’ confidence, commitment, communication, control and cohesion. Read more
School of Hard Knocks (SOHK) was set up by Ken Cowen in 2009 and established as a not-for-profit organisation in 2012. Initially set up to help individuals find and sustain employment, SOHK has developed significantly over the years in order toadapt to society's ever-changing landscape. Read more
The School of Hard Knocks is delighted to announce a new partnership with VISTA (Valleys Innovation Showcase for Technological Advancement), a new business support initiative in the Blaenau Gwent region. Read more
We are thrilled that Quartz have selected us as their Charity of the Year for 2022/23. Quartz are Project Managers, Cost Consultants and Building Surveyors offering expert advice on all aspects of commercial and residential construction. Read more
We are delighted to welcome Admiral as our new partners in celebration of SOHK’s 10th Anniversary. Read more
SOHK Scotland is delighted to announce a three-year sponsorship of the SOHK for Schools programme by international investment management firm, Baillie Gifford. Read more
Get your work or school involved with some festive fundraising and hold a Christmas Jumper Day in aid of School of Hard Knocks. A £2 donation from 100 people goes a very long way. Read more
On Saturday 6th June, School of Hard Knocks (SOHK) will be hosting a mixed touch rugby tournament at Rosslyn Park RFC in aid of our life-changing work. This is a fantastic opportunity for your business to meaningfully combine staff wellbeing, CSR, networking and team bonding. The tournament will be formed of ten teams of up to 13 players of mixed gender - and to spice things up a little, each team will be given an international player for the day! Read more
SOHK Mens West London Boxing Course 2018 at the Westway Centre, rebuilt after the Grenfell Tower fire. Read more
The SOHK Huddle provides an overview of our successes and participant stories. This month we're focusing on Scotland Schools. Read more