Coaches Profiles, Women's Basketball

Ron Jenkins is beginning his first year as the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Muskegon Community College. Coach Jenkins is no stranger to basketball. Prior to becoming the head coach of the “Jayhawks”, Jenkins served as the Varsity Women’s Basketball Coach at Western Michigan Christian High School for the past seven years and was named the Muskegon Chronicle Sports writers All-Area Coach of the year in the seasons of 2001 and 2006. In addition he served as Head Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Coach & 1^st Assistant to the Varsity Basketball team for the past 10 years under the leadership of Coach James Goorman, totaling 17 years of coaching experience. Coach Jenkins was also a four year lead manager for the Muskegon Heights Women’s Baskeball program under the leadership of the all-time winningest women’s basketball coach in Muskegon County, Dorothy Gill-Jackson, who was also named Coach of the Year in 1995 by the Michigan High School Coaches Association.

For the past seven years, he has coached during the summer months at Michigan State University, under the leadership of one of the most recognized coaches in women’s basketball history, Coach Joanne P. McCallie, where he was involved in team and player development.

Ron, a graduate and alumni of Muskegon Heights High School, played basketball all four years of his high school career. His educational experiences include attending Michigan State University and he is currently attending Muskegon Community College, pursuing his degree in Education/Criminal Justice. In addition he has completed the Athletic Coaches Education Program, and in 2004 the Institute For The Study of Youth Sports at Michigan State University. He is presently serving on the Muskegon Heights Public School Board and is a Planning Commissioner for the City of Muskegon Heights. He is a member of Corinthians Baptist Church where he serves as a deacon. Coach Jenkins resides in Muskegon Heights with his wife of 13 years, Lutevies, who is a secretary and musician at Corinthians Baptist Church. They are the parents of one son, Ronald Jr. who participates in sports (basketball, football, baseball) and also plays the drums.

Sandra Bush returns for her fourth season as assistant coach of the Lady Jayhawk women's basketball program.

Sandra has always had a passion for the game of basketball. Her basketball career began at Muskegon Heights High School. She went on to play ball at Muskegon Community College and completed her college career at Saginaw Valley State University. Sandra coached one year each at Muskegon Heights and Orchard View Schools as a varsity assistant coach. She also worked Mike Ahren's "Big Man" camp in the summer. Sandra enjoys being around people and mentoring young athletes. It's no surprise that recruiting athletes is a rewarding part of her coaching.

Sandra, a graduate of Muskegon Heights High School completed her Associate of Arts degree at Muskegon Community College and attended Saginaw Valley State University, completing courses in Accounting and Business Administration.

Sandra is employed by the County of Muskegon - Community Mental Health. She is a recently re-elected member of the Board of Education at Orchard View Schools. Sandra is a member of New Life Christian Center and is the mother of three children: Sylvester, Spencer and Santrea.

Robert Wilkinson is beginning his first season as an assistant coach of the Lady Jayhawk Women's Basketball program.

Robert is not an unfamiliar face in the basketball community, running "The Heights Summer 5 on 5", one of the best summer leagues in Michigan. His coaching experiences include: two years as Assistant Coach of the Muskegon Heights Boys Junior Varsity team, also for the last 10 years he has coached the Muskegon Sparks, an AAU basketball team, which consists of young men and women from West Michigan. Robert has also been a licensed official (basketball and volleyball) for the last 10 years. Coach Wilkinson loves mentoring young people. He has a strong belief that being good athletes builds great character.

Robert is a graduate of Muskegon Heights High School, where he played basketball under legendary Coach Lee Gilbert, and also ran track. His educational experience includes attending Muskegon Community College, pursuing his degree in sports medicine. In addition, Robert served 8 years in the U.S. Army where he served twice in Desert Storm and once in Somalia. He was Honorably Discharged in 1994.

Robert is employed by the City of Muskegon Heights, where he is the Recreation Director. He is a member of the Muskegon Heights Optimist Club. Coach Wilkinson resides in Muskegon Heights with his wife Henrietta and 3 children: Shantese, Robert, Jr. and Shantele, who are all big basketball fans. Robert and his family are members of Solid Rock Apostolic Church.

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