Jon Snyder: It Was Never Just About the Wins
Written by: Jon Snyder
Parent of: Mary Snyder, Class of 2028, Texas Blaze National DSTX – Corona
At Extra Inning Softball, we believe the parent voice matters—and few express it as clearly and thoughtfully as Jon Snyder of Sunset Valley, Texas.
Jon is the proud father of Mary Snyder, a 2028 catcher for Texas Blaze National DSTX – Corona and a standout named to the 2024 Extra Inning Softball Southwest Region Second Team. In this special Parent Hub feature, Jon opens up about one of the most important—and often overlooked—aspects of a young athlete’s development: finding the right team fit.
From early challenges to transformational change, his family’s journey reminds us that the “right” team isn’t always the winningest one—it’s the one that nurtures your athlete’s growth, confidence, and dreams.
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