Soon to be men

Soon to be men Reshaping our young men for a brighter future through mentorship, skill development and leadership.

Today marked the final session of the SOON TO BE MEN programme at Over the past four weeks, these young men have placed...
26/03/2026

Today marked the final session of the SOON TO BE MEN programme at

Over the past four weeks, these young men have placed their trust in me and committed to a powerful personal development journey. They’ve opened up, shared their stories, and spoken honestly about the challenges they face both within the school environment and in their personal lives, something that has been truly inspiring to witness.

Our closing session focused on understanding anger. How it shows up, how to manage it, and how to respond rather than react. We also explored peer pressure and the importance of setting healthy boundaries with friends and within their wider circles.

The feedback today was incredibly positive, which I’m genuinely proud of and grateful for.

This project has never been about turning these lads into “perfect students.” It’s about helping them feel more comfortable in their own skin, building resilience, growing in confidence, and learning to navigate the world around them with greater self-awareness.

A huge thank you to for trusting me with this work and giving me the opportunity to support their students.

It’s been a real privilege.

This week kicked off with a 10-minute check-in with the lads—an opportunity to reflect on how the past week has been and...
19/03/2026

This week kicked off with a 10-minute check-in with the lads—an opportunity to reflect on how the past week has been and to make sure they’re staying on track with the goals they’ve set for themselves.

We then moved straight into the session, focusing on building resilience. We explored what’s within our control and what isn’t, and had some powerful conversations around social media—how our digital world often distorts reality, and how constant comparison can slowly erode our sense of self and impact our wellbeing.

What stands out most is that these young men are choosing to be here. This is voluntary. And week after week, they’re showing up, leaning in, and committing to becoming better versions of themselves. That takes courage.

I’m incredibly proud of each and every one of them.

Thank you to everyone supporting this project—it genuinely fills me with hope and a deep sense of purpose.

The manosphere. Toxic masculinity. And what we’re not talking about enough.I grew up in Plymouth in the 80’s & 90’s, a b...
17/03/2026

The manosphere. Toxic masculinity. And what we’re not talking about enough.

I grew up in Plymouth in the 80’s & 90’s, a big naval city.
The kind of place where being a man meant one thing:

Be tough.
Drink hard.
Fight harder.

That was the standard.

Men didn’t cry, that was weak.
Men didn’t talk about feelings, that was weak.
Men didn’t cook, clean, or raise their kids, that was “women’s work.”

Men earned the money.
Women ran the home.

That was the script. And it wasn’t just Plymouth, it was everywhere.

The problem is… that script never really disappeared.
It just changed shape.

Now it lives online.

Different faces, same message. Louder. More extreme. More accessible than ever.

And people act shocked that the “manosphere” exists as if it’s something new.

It’s not new.
It’s inherited.

But let’s be honest about what we’re really looking at.

When I see these online figures, I don’t see strength.

I see low self-worth.
I see insecurity dressed up as confidence.
I see men building platforms by being outrageous because outrage gets attention.

I see weak men pretending to be strong.
I see emotionally unstable, vulnerable men leading other vulnerable men.

And I see exactly how it pulls young boys in.

Because imagine this:

A 13-year-old boy.
No self-esteem.
No positive male role model.
No emotionally available adult.
No structure. No discipline. No purpose.

Just hours of gaming, scrolling, and searching for identity.

Who do you think gets to him first?

That’s the reality.

These boys aren’t stupid.
They’re searching.

And if we don’t guide them… someone else will.

We need to show young men what strength actually looks like.

Because it’s not silence.
It’s not aggression.
And it’s definitely not dominance.

It’s self-awareness.
It’s accountability.
It’s respect.
It’s presence.

If we don’t step up and lead them…

The algorithm will.

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Today we held our second session of the Soon To Be Men programme at Camborne Science and International Academy as we con...
12/03/2026

Today we held our second session of the Soon To Be Men programme at Camborne Science and International Academy as we continue to officially launch the project.

In today’s session we worked with the young men on building confidence, self-identity, and opened up conversations around the effects of toxic masculinity. We also explored topics such as emotional suppression and the importance of healthy boundaries.

It’s incredibly inspiring for me to see these young men voluntarily taking part in the programme and being open to learning, reflecting, and growing.

Seeing their willingness to engage gives me a lot of hope for the future.

Together we’re stronger 💪🏻

I’m incredibly proud and excited to officially launch our project today at Camborne Science and international academy. W...
05/03/2026

I’m incredibly proud and excited to officially launch our project today at Camborne Science and international academy.

Working alongside the staff at the school, we selected a small group of male students who we felt would really benefit from the program. I’m pleased to say the first session was delivered successfully, with every participant agreeing to take part in the full 4-week program — which is hugely positive and inspiring.

Today’s session was all about building trust and creating a safe space. From there, we began exploring what healthy relationships look like and started setting some goals for the next few weeks ahead.

Thank you to everyone who has supported this journey so far. The encouragement, messages, and belief in what we’re doing means a lot.

Let’s make change happen — together.

Firstly, I’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has shared, commented on, and liked my previous post. It has b...
22/01/2026

Firstly, I’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has shared, commented on, and liked my previous post. It has been incredibly appreciated.

It’s clear there is a significant demand here in Cornwall for extra support for our boys.

As the father of a 14-year-old son, I have seen first-hand the challenges that arise during these crucial adolescent years. Since my first post, I’ve received over 70 emails and messages about the project, which has been incredible. Many of these have come from concerned parents and professionals working within children’s services and schools.

I’m currently working alongside Camborne Science and International Academy to trial the mentorship programme. I will be working with around 10 boys who have been selected and referred by school staff, with the pilot running until around May 2026.

After this, I have big ambitions for the programme and will be speaking with other schools about the possibility of working in partnership with them.

I’m very confident this programme will have a positive and lasting impact on the young people involved. I’ve worked with men for over seven years now, and I firmly believe early intervention is key.

One of the main challenges we currently face is funding. As we know, schools often have very limited budgets for this type of support. If anyone reading this can help identify or secure funding opportunities for this project, I would love to hear from you.

Please keep an eye on my socials for updates, and if you’ve already emailed or messaged me, thank you for your patience — I will be in touch as soon as possible.

Thank you again,
Ross

Hi I’m Ross Jackson-Hicks, a passionate advocate for male mental health, a firm believer in early intervention, and some...
16/01/2026

Hi I’m Ross Jackson-Hicks, a passionate advocate for male mental health, a firm believer in early intervention, and someone deeply committed to supporting teenage boys before life takes them too far off course.

I am very happy and excited to announce the launch of SOON TO BE MEN. A newly developed project aimed at supporting teenage boys.

A six week mentorship program which is aimed towards reshaping our young men for a brighter future through mentorship, skill development and leadership.

Soon to be men will offer the young men of Cornwall an opportunity to become the person they deserve to be.

A safe space for them to connect , develop, share and grow.

This six week program will be specifically for teenage boys aged 13-16 who👇🏻

* Need extra support or encouragement
* Might be struggling socially, emotionally, or academically
* Lack confidence and resilience
* Finding life challenging and have lost their sense of belonging.

I will be working alongside parents, teachers and school staff to ensure the right boys can access this program as early intervention is key.

Over the six weeks we aim to 👇🏻

* Help boys improve their self-esteem and social skills.
* Support their mental health and wellbeing.
* Encourage better behaviour and school performance.
* Give them access to positive male role models.

If you would like to know more about how soon to be men can support your school then please get in touch.

Let’s make change happen, together 🤝

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