Coaches

05/07/08

MICHAEL STOKES 13N
Mike Stokes is the assistant varsity coach at Bristol Eastern High School in Bristol, CT. He's been coaching there since 1998, compiling record of 112-28. In 1998 he assisted the team that won the Central Connecticut Conference Tournament Champions. In 1997 & 1998 Class L State Semi Finals and he's coached and assisted several collegiate players. He's done a tremendous job at Bristol Eastern High School. He also coached Nutmeg Team (15 yr olds) and won the gold medal in 1996, 1997, & 1998. Mike's was a two time New Haven Register All-State Player at Hall High School in West Hartford, CT. Played collegiate basketball at Springfield College in Springfield, MA Three time all conference team; three time all academic team. Mike does an excellent job in skill development with great intensity and enthusiasm which he transfers to his players.
MIKE STANCO
Mike Stanco is the assistant varsity coach at Holy Cross High School in Waterbury, CT. He has been coaching there for the past ten years. Class L State Finals 2001. His team won three Naugatuck Valley League conference championships, 2000, 2001, & 2003. He's been with the Bandits as a head coach for the past eight years. He's done a tremendous job as a coach enhancing young player's abilities and he's done a great job as well developing fundamental skills in players so that they're able to compete competitively.

MARK CAMDEN

	Mark Camden is the head varsity coach at St. Matthews School in Bristol, CT.
	He's been a coach there for seven years with an overall record of 26-6.
	In 2001 his team won the Arch Diocese of Hartford State Tournament.
	In 2000 & 2001 his team won the Northwest Christian Conference.
	Mark brings great skills working with middle age (9-13 yr.) athletes.
	He teaches the values of team rules at practices and emphasizes the importance of working together to achieve their goals.
	He's been coaching for the Bandits for two years.

MIKE JESSIE

Mike Jessie is currently the assistant varsity coach at Lewis Mills High School in Burlington, CT.
His team made it to the 2003 Class M quarter finals.
Prior to coaching at Lewis Mills, he was an assistant coach at East Windsor High School from 2000 - 2002.
Mike has been a Bristol Bandit coach since the start of the organization 8 years ago.
He is a two-time Bronze Medal winner in the CT State AAU Qualifier Tournament in the 12 years and under age group.
He was an assistant coach at Brookfield High School from 1997-1999. In 1998, they had the most wins in their school history.
Mike is also a Connecticut certified coach as well as first aid and CPR qualified.

Monica Sanabria 15U S

Monica Sanabria is an assistant coach at Bristol Eastern High School in Bristol, CT.
She has been involved in many of the girls basketball programs as well as AAU since she has been 12 years old.
She was captain of her basketball team while playing point guard and shooting guard at Bristol Eastern High.
She made second team Honorable-mention CCC South All League High School Team.
She has worked at several summer basketball camps.
She's done a tremendous job as a coach for Bristol Bandits for the past 3 years.
She has helped teach young players fundamental skills and knowledge of the game as well as emphasizes the importance of working as a team.
She brings alot of energy and enthusiasm to players and staff.

Darell Pakele 13U S
Darell Pakele has been an assistant coach for Bristol Eastern High School since 2004. He has been coaching for 7 years.He is a CT Certified Coach. This will be his first year coaching for Connecticut Bandits. He was assistant coach for CT North Stars from1999-2002 and also CT Shamrocks 2001-2001. As head coach he has coached for CT Spirit 2003-2004 as well as CT North Stars 2005. He has also coached several Nutmeg State Girls Basketball teams with 5 teams winning Gold medals. He does an excellent job with bringing great intensity and enthusiasm which thus transfers to his players.

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