Our Instructors

Jared Snyder

Baseball & Softball

Professional:  Jared was drafted twice in his career and played four seasons in the Minor Leagues with the Chicago Cubs.  Drafted and didn’t sign in 1988 by the Montreal Expos.
College:  Cal Poly SLO, Nicholls State University
Accolades:  Cal Poly: 1989 Div 2. NCAA Champion, 1991 All Western Region, 1991 All CCAA 1st Team, 1992 Div. 2 Preseason All American Selection Baseball America.  Nicholls State: 1992:  All Southland Conference 2nd Team, All Louisiana, NCAA Mideast Regional Participant, 1993: All Southland Conference 1st Team, All Southern Region 2nd Team, All Louisiana 1st Team, Ray E. Didier Award (Top Student/Athlete at University).
Coaching:  17 Year Head Baseball Coach, Runs I-5 16U and 18U Teams and heads recruiting for the organization he and his wife founded

John Curtis

 Baseball Catching & Hitting
Cal State Fullerton & Chicago White Sox

College: Curtis contributed to three College World Series appearances (2004, 2006, 2007) and won the national title during his freshman year.
Accolades: He earned South Atlantic League All-Star honors in 2009 while playing in the minors.
Professional:  John was drafted three times during his career and played six seasons in professional baseball within the Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros organizations.
2003: 40th Round (Boston Red Sox)
2006: 21st Round (Chicago White Sox)
2007: 12th Round (Chicago White Sox)

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Trinity Jones Estrada

Softball & Catching
Northern Illinois University

College: Northern Illinois
Accolades:
2025:Saw action in 23 games…..15 starts….NFCA/Easton All-America Scholar Athlete
2024: Saw action in 45 games with 40 starts for the Huskies
CSC Academic All-District….Academic All-MAC…..Easton/NFCA Scholar All-America
Played for I-5 Softball and Graduate of Kennedy H.S.

Allie Rhude

Softball Pitching

Accolades:  2023 Honorable Mention All-Big West Conference 
Records:  22 Saves, 5th most in Division I history
Awards:  Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete
College:  Univ. of Texas Arlington, CSUN

Steven Farnworth

Baseball Pitching & Hitting

Professional: Selected by the Miami Marlins in the 23rd round (677th overall) of the 2014 MLB June Amateur Draft from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.
Minor League Accolades: In 2015, he was named a New York-Penn League (NYPL) All-Star while playing for the Batavia Muckdogs. During that season, he posted a 0.75 ERA and a 0.92 WHIP with 14 saves.
College: Cal Poly Pomona, College of the Canyons, and Cal State Monterey Bay. He was a two-time CCAA Pitcher of the Week in 2014.

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"Coach thank you for all you do and to Kim for allowing you to spend so much time with our girls.  We just wanted to reach out and say thank you for all you are doing for her and we cannot wait to see where she signs her letter of intent, and I know you always say, "I cannot get her a scholarship", but you did.  Thanks Coach."
Thank you coach Kimberly
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"Congrats on the National Recognition from Fastpitch Network. If any organization deserved it,...
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"Congrats on the National Recognition from Fastpitch Network.  If any organization deserved it, yours did.  It is so awesome to see your teams continue to beat everyone and people noticing.  Couldn't be happier to be a part of this Softball Organization."
Fastpitch Network recognition
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"Coach Jared and Darren all I can say is we couldn't be happier leaving the...
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"Coach Jared and Darren all I can say is we couldn't be happier leaving the (1 of the so called great organizations) and ending up with I-5.  What a tremendous decision that was for our daughter.  You have instilled more confidence in her than I have ever seen and she is having FUN PLAYING, now there is a concept.  Thanks again for everything.  Go I-5"
A tremendous decision for our daughter
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"Jared I want to personally thank you for the time you invest in my daughter...
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"Jared I want to personally thank you for the time you invest in my daughter, and all your players.  It is an honor to be in a program where the Head of the Organization is more concerned about the betterment of the player rather than his own self-admiration.  Not sure why people go to Orange County to play anymore or stay with these men that continue to belittle these young ladies and make them feel less than what they are.  You are truly a leader and mentor to what an organization should be.  Thank you again to both you and Darren for caring about my daughter and all the others you coach."
Leadership for our daughter
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"When you go to a practice and all the coaches on the field are not ...
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"When you go to a practice and all the coaches on the field are not Dad's you know you are in a good situation. And you know you are in a great situation once you see a practice."
Coaches are not Dad's
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"We have played at other programs in the valley and there is no comparison....I-5 ...
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"We have played at other programs in the valley and there is no comparison....I-5 is dedicated to getting all their players better and they are not afraid to work. Not only is baseball being taught but so is the value of work ethic. Couldn't be happier."
Dedicated Coaches
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"You are an amazing Coach and we appreciate your patience and time you invest with ...
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"You are an amazing Coach and we appreciate your patience and time you invest with our daughter to make her better!! We are blessed and fortunate to have you and Darren as coaches. Our daughter loves you and so do we!!"
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“"Coach, wishing you and your girls and families a great run at PGF. It...
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“"Coach, wishing you and your girls and families a great run at PGF. It was a pleasure meeting you and can't be more happy to meet classy people and a great team!" Breakers Labs
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"Just wanted to say "Thank you " to the I-5 13u Coach that took a minute ...
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"Just wanted to say "Thank you " to the I-5 13u Coach that took a minute to talk to my son after we lost to you in the gold championship (majors division in Las Vegas ). You have a great team, well coached, and a class act. My son was the catcher you talked to after the game. He works hard and too often the work he puts in doesn't get noticed. The kid caught 19 innings Sunday and your coach took the time to talk to him after the game. He often takes the hitting part to the defensive part of the game. It's amazing that another coach from another team took the time and talked with him. Again just Thank you for noticing his hard work and effort in a loss to a great team. Take care. Hope to see you guys out at a tournament soon."
To The I-5 13u Coach Thank You
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"Coach I wanted to thank you for all your work with Nate. In my...
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"Coach I wanted to thank you for all your work with Nate.  In my opinion, he wouldn't have made the high school team if he didn't join I-5.  We really appreciate everything you and the rest of your coaches have done."
Coach, Thank You!