Jim Hardy (He/Him/His)
Photographer: Jamie Giambrone
executive director
Office Hours: Monday-Friday (3 PM - 8 PM) by Appointment
jim@kensingtonsoccer.org
“I am always amazed to attend community events and see former students and their families participating in our programs. The growth of our staff allows us to expand our impact throughout greater Philadelphia.””
Jim Hardy is the Executive Director and Founder of Kensington Soccer Club. He is also a teacher at Kensington Health Sciences Academy. Hardy’s work as an educator placed him on the frontlines of a lot of the issues plaguing youth and adults in Kensington and throughout greater Philadelphia. More specifically, the tragic loss of students to gun violence mobilized him to recruit volunteers and athletes to unify the community through soccer. While many of our adult athletes were initially recruited in high schools, through community partnerships Hardy has been able to incorporate more youth into our expanding soccer and enrichment programs.
Beyond his incredible way of making youth and adults of all ages and walks of life find a home in the growing KSC family, Hardy uses his multilingual skills to introduce non-native English speakers, and children of immigrant families into a larger network of support and empowerment. Learn more about the story of KSC through Jim’s words (here).
News & Recent Features
Jim Hardy Receives Recognition From Mayor’s Office (Read More)