Felisha Legette-Jack
- Head Women's Basketball Coach
- Indiana University
- "I have worked with Coach Bento-Jackson at Syracuse University and have watched her as a head coach over the last six years. I find Coach Bento-Jackson to be detailed, organized, efficient, and hard working. She is the most motivated individual that I have encountered in all my years of coaching. In my capacity as a teacher, coach, and colleague, I have found Michelle to be bright, considerate, loyal, punctual, honest, and extremely driven. She is held in high regard by all of her colleagues. I was fortunate to have her spend some time with my staff and me and share with us her offenses. We are going to be a better team because of her time spent with us. If you have an opportunity to have Coach Bento-Jackson join you in any setting, I suggest you enlighten yourself with her gift of 100% passion. Once you meet her and talk with her, you are certain you are with a winner."
Dick Davey
- Associate Head Coach - Stanford University
- Head Men's Basketball Coach - Santa Clara University - 15 years
- "Michelle stands out as a coach in womens basketball. She is a teacher in every since of the word. I've watched her teams practice and play and I truly feel she is among the very best in our profession. She is a WINNER!!!"
Julie McBride
- Syracuse University
- Professional player currently in Turkey
- "I have played at every level and have had many different coaches but Coach Bento-Jackson is the best. She is the best because she doesn't stop pushing you until you have become a better player. Coach B will not except excuses because a basketball player who wants to become successful doesnt have excuses either. Coach B's love and engery for the game is contagious to others and the confidence that she gives to her players is what makes playing for her fun.
I have been playing professionally for the past 3 years and I still call Coach B for advice. She has so much knowledge of the game because she studies every situation and all players. Coach B works extremely hard to become a better coach just so she can help make her players better.
As for me, I am 5'3 and Coach B was a big reason why I became Syracuse University's all-time leader in points, assist, 3pts made, and FTs made and was one of the top point guards in the Big East during my time. Coach B instilled in me to push past my limits to accomplish my goals. She gives me confidence, knowledge, and strength everyday to be a better player."
Michelle Cozad
- Santa Clara University
- WCC Player of the Year
- "Coach Bento is a coach who taught me more than just the game of basketball. She instilled in me the confidence, work ethic, and ability to be successful not only on the court but most importantly off. Coach B has high expectations for her players and because of that I achieved many goals I never knew were possible. She developed me into a versatile player who could compete with some of the top players in the nation and perform at a high level."
Chandice Cronk
- Santa Clara University
- "From the day that I got to school freshman year, until the day of graduation my senior year, Coach B helped me achieve my goals. She pushed me on the basketball court until I felt like I might break in two, because that is what I wanted. She never quit on me, and wouldn't let me quit either. I owe the majority of my individual basketball success, to her. We've shared a lot of laughs and a lot of tears, and I thank her for helping me become the person I am today.
In my four years at Santa Clara, I have had tremendous team and individual success. I have made gigantic leaps and bounds as an individual player, team player and a person, from my freshman to senior year. I am so thankful for the opportunity granted to me and I couldn't have asked for a better coach to share these four special years with. Thanks Coach B."
Michelle Bento Jackson, Director
Cupertino, CA 95014
Office: 408-835-8387
Email: mbentojackson@aol.com
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