Blessing Jackson Bent

Blessing Jackson Bent

Help us bless a talented, hard-working seventeen-year-old reach his soccer dreams representing our country in elite play! Jackson Bent has played his heart out since he was old enough to kick a ball. Under the guiding love of his father and first coach, O’Neil, and mother, Sharita, Jackson has given his all on and off the field. He surpasses all expectations in the classroom and playing soccer, maintaining his grades and pursuing his passions.

In 2023, Jackson was invited to train and play with “Florida Rush Soccer” via MLS NEXT. His family moved to Clermont, Florida for this opportunity and the program enabled Jackson to train in Olympic quality training facilities and focus on his craft year-round. Jackson sacrificed a traditional high school experience to pursue his God given talent playing soccer at the highest levels of competition. His hard work has paid off with opportunities to grow in developing professional skills, while continuing his education.

In an exciting new development, Jackson has been invited to train with Select Generation via an exclusive and professional club “Unionistas de Salmanca” in Salmanca, Spain in July 2024. With this experience, Jackson will be exposed to scouts that follow athletes throughout their international play and aid him in reaching the next level, potentially signing with colleges and professional soccer teams.

To qualify for this level of play, Jackson was included in searches from tournaments and showcases from around the United States including competing against players from New Jersey, Florida, California, Texas, Washington, and the Carolinas. Jackson was extended an offer to attend this competitive program and his opportunity in Spain includes a “University Residency” in the city of Salmanca.

Jackson is a responsible, driven young man from a hardworking family. Family friends offered to create this fund because we have witnessed Jackson work a full-time job on the field as a young person balancing his education, training and play. Jackson just finished his Junior year of high school studies with a 3.8 GPA. He represents the character we hope to foster in the next generation of kids.

We are honored to watch this young man grow up into the kind-hearted, thoughtful, well-rounded soul he has become. His parents will make this opportunity happen for him, however, as friends, we gladly donate to his experience. It is refreshing to see a young person love God, be community minded, kind and hard-working. He has earned this opportunity on the international stage.

To know the Bent family is to adore and love them! We welcome prayers covering Jackson and his family as they prepare for the next chapter. Jackson, we are honored to have you represent our country!

We wish you all the success in the world. It is a joy to witness your growth and life unfold. May Jesus protect and keep you.

To donate to the “Jackson Bent Merit Blessing” effort, utilize this Go Fundme or donate via Venmo.

Venmo: @Sharita-Bent

If you would like to send a card of congratulations, contact us for a mailing address!