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Honorees

Alexis White is the owner of Ball With Lex LLC (BWL) — a
soccer training company led by female coaches, dedicated
to building strong foundations in soccer fundamentals. We
specialize in 1v1 sessions, group training, and soccer camps
focused on technical development and confidence.
In September 2023, I was recognized as the 1v1 Women’s
Champion at Top Baller in London, United Kingdom, and
most recently competed in the Más+ by Messi Tournament in
Miami. Soccer is my passion in every aspect — as a coach,
player, and commentator — and I’m grateful to God for the
opportunity to grow in all these areas.

Every Friday, I also host my soccer show, “Start or Bench,”
where we analyze Chelsea FC’s starting lineup and invite
fans to share their takes on player selections and match
strategy.

A native of Battle Creek, Michigan, Brad Letner began his U.S. Army
career in 1986. Over 28 years of service, he held key logistics and
leadership roles including Company Commander and Deputy Inspector
General at the National Training Center, Deputy Director of Logistics
Operations in Kabul, and Requirements Desk Officer at the Pentagon.

He later served with U.S. TRANSCOM and the 1st Brigade Combat
Team, 1st Armored Division in Kandahar before retiring as a Lieutenant
Colonel in 2014.

Returning home to the High Desert, Brad served as President/CEO of
the Hesperia Chamber of Commerce (2014–2018), Interim City Manager for Adelanto, Logistics Plans
Officer at the National Training Center, and Deputy Director of Logistics at the Twentynine Palms Marine

Corps base. Following his civilian retirement, he launched i9 Sports – High Desert, with the mission to
help kids succeed in life through sports.

He holds a B.S. in Statistics from Western Michigan University, an M.S. in Communication from Spring
Arbor University, and a Project Management Certificate from UCLA.

His honors include the Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Civilian Service
Medal, and recognition as 2015 Veteran of the Year for California’s 33rd Assembly District.

Brad and his wife, Teresa, have been married over 35 years and have three daughters and a

granddaughter.