At this year’s Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Kickoff Conference, 28 athletes took an exciting step forward as leaders. Through a dedicated training, these athletes earned the title of Fitness Captains, a role that will have a lasting impact across their teams and communities.

Amber Gertsch
Carson Patten
Cass Weindenaar
Chris Allard
Coley Stensgar Maul
Corry Perdue
Elizabeth Crawford
Frank Zepeda
Gary Fuller
Hilary Benjamin
Jared Redeen
Jenny Hill
Jessica Hasler
Markita Twedell
Nathaniel Tressel
Nick Roberts
Nickadoums Heinzman
Olivia Smith
Payson Kemmerling
Riley Ferdig
Rob Allard
Rose Edge
Sara Schuster
Stacey Johnson Gleason
Tristan Butler
Tyler Schreckendgust
Vanessa Canham
Will Moody

Being a strong athlete goes beyond competition. It starts with building healthy habits. This training emphasized the importance of fitness as a foundation for success, helping athletes understand how daily choices can improve performance, reduce the risk of injury, and support overall wellbeing.

Now equipped with new knowledge and leadership skills, these Fitness Captains will return to their teams ready to make a difference. They will work alongside coaches to lead warm ups, guide stretching routines, and encourage teammates to prioritize fitness both on and off the field.

More than just assisting at practice, Fitness Captains serve as role models. They help create a team culture where health, movement, and positive habits are part of the everyday experience. Their leadership ensures that fitness is not just something athletes do. It becomes part of who they are.

This initiative highlights the power of athlete leadership and the importance of investing in the whole athlete. With 28 newly trained Fitness Captains, the future of local programs is stronger, healthier, and more empowered than ever.