New Staff for 2021
James completed the SOHK adults course 6 months ago and has since come on board as a full-time member of staff. Here he is talking about his journey on The One Show, earlier this year:
Sian started working with School of Hard Knocks in 2018, shortly after graduating from a Masters degree in Sport Psychology. Her background is in mental health and, having also completed a Masters in Clinical Psychology. Sian has a keen interest in sport and has represented Wales and Great Britain in athletics. Here she is in a video she made for SOHK participants on managing online gambling:
Jamie works on the adult programmes in Wales and also online across England, Scotland and Wales. He is a specialist in the field of Criminal Justice, supporting individuals with convictions into employment and education.
Sinead joins us with a wealth of teaching and coaching experience. With a Masters in Education Leadership and Management, PGCE, BSc in Sport Development and is a qualified Personal Trainer. She has just moved back from Dubai, where she was a PE and Health teacher. During her time in the Middle East she has been working within the UAE FA National Team performance pathway.
A former a Police Officer, Corgi joins us after working as a rugby development officer in Fife. He has a Degree in Psychology, and has been involved in all rugby for over 40 years. As a player, coach and match official, Corgi believes rugby is the ultimate team sport which gives you friends for life as well as increasing your social skills and values. As a referee Corgi is often involved in the top level of the game. He also holds the impressive record of turning out for Kirkcaldy 1st XV at least once a season for the last 40 years!
Lisa joins us in her first full time role for the charity after formally being involved as an Ambassador, and then as a sessional coach while balancing her illustrious rugby career. Lisa is an international superstar, winning 50 caps for Scotland, for many of which she was captain. She's played all across Europe and was selected for the Premiership Team of the Season after her outstanding first season with Saracens in 2019/20. Lisa is passionate about the benefits rugby can give people both on and off the field, allowing them an opportunity to feel like they belong.
