Five Star San Diego (Central)

Local practices -- with the opportunities to play in games and tournaments at the top of your player's ability.

High School Program

Five Star SD (Central) is an integrated part of Five Star West (and part of our overall Five Star Alliance), led by Derric Waller, one of the best coaches and leaders in the San Diego region with a long history of helping players excel in high school baseball, and beyond. This program will have some of the best teams in all of San Diego enabling those top players the opportunity to showcase their skills in hopes of playing in college, or beyond. We will also provide player development opportunities for all players looking to improve during the Summer and Fall in preparation for high school baseball.

Five Star SD (Central) players are typically those developed in youth baseball programs in the Inland North County region (e.g. Crush, Hawks, Longhorns) and compete as a collective group enabling our top players to play in the biggest national events.

Locations & Facilities

Five Star SD and Five Star West draw from all over San Diego, and Southern California, respectively. We have locations throughout the county.

Our Five Star Alliance group will focus our training at locations in Inland North County and will include, but is not limited to:

Del Norte High School*
Mt Carmel High School
Poway High School
RB Community Park
Canyonside Community Park
The Nest Baseball Academy

* Del Norte varsity field will no longer be available for off-season usage by any outside organizations. There is a chance that the Freshman field may have some work done this Summer, and be of limited usage, as well.

We will also partner to bring next level training opportunities to our players and teams.

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Five Star West

Five Star West, as an affiliate of 5 STAR National, they have access to select bids to event like USA West Coast Nationals, AZ Fall Classic, CCYB, Perfect Game and on D1 Team Camps.

And are leaders with college commits in San Diego.

While our most talented players will have regional and national opportunities to player --- All players that are part of our Five Star Alliance will get the opportunity to play in games and develop as an in-game player, at a level that they earn through their hard work and skills.

Schedule

Practices, Games and Touranments

Local practices -- with the opportunities to play in games and tournaments at the top of your player's ability.
- 2 field practices
- Extra hitting @ The Nest
Multiple tournament opportunities for players to play in that competitive environment, at a level that they have shown the ability to play at.
Weekend scrimmages for players to get extra reps and earn those tournament reps.

Select Events and Tournaments

The FIVE STAR SD summer schedule is beginning to take shape, highlighted by some of the biggest regional tournaments and recruiting events. Tournament and recruiting events are additional, and are divided among the players participating. There can be adjustments for players that do not fully participate either because of availability or due to a reduced role (i.e. pitcher only).

Schedule of Select Events : Five Star SD Select Events

Summer Schedule (June and July)

The training schedule for our baseball development program will be released in mid-Spring. This will include scrimmages, field practices, and training at a facility --- among other opportunities.

Some of the best baseball is played during the Summer after high school baseball wraps up. Players will have opportunities to earn playing time in weekend tournaments and games.

Fall Schedule (August, September, October)

As we enter August, and before school starts back up, we expect to have a similar schedule as our Summer Schedule.

After school starts, we will move to a more traditional travel ball schedule with one field practice and one practice at a facility.

Many of our players are gifted athletes that choose to play another high school sport in the Fall season, so we want to provide flexibility for these players.

On the flip side, the AZ Fall Classic each October is one of the biggest events of the season.

Teams / Players

2030 (Incoming Freshman) : 50+ players, with over 100 players in our 5 Star West family of teams.
2029 (Incoming Sophomores) : 50+ players, with over 100 players in our 5 Star West family of teams.
2028/27 (Incoming Juniors / Seniors) : 30+ players, with over 100 players in our 5 Star West family of teams.

5 Star Alliance : Teams / Players (Incoming Freshman, Sophomores)

Registration Fee : $150 (due May 15th)
- Includes pre-Summer events and activities, excluding tournaments.
- Exclusive 5 Star Alliance membership at The Nest Baseball Academy
- Added to our "who to watch" list for high school performance tracking
- Needed to start putting together our tournament rosters for select events
Uniform Package : $120 (select teams may have additional uniforms)
Summer Season (June, July) : $500
Fall Season (August - October) : $700

5 Star West : Teams / Players (Incoming Juniors / Seniors)

Players will integrate directly into 5 Star West for tournaments, training and recruiting events.
Upon registration, added to our "who to watch" list for high school performance tracking and recruiting events / tournaments consideration.
Further registration and pricing information will be directly communicated out, upon completion of the program interest form.

Membership at The Nest Baseball Academy

Upon completing registration, players will be added to our free membership group giving them in season access too..
Exclusive / discounted access to high school hitting sessions and live at bats.
Access to group recovery sessions through our partnership with Catalyst PT, to decrease injury risk and improve recover / return to 100%.
Discounted online hitting academy access, where players receive interactive coaching, a personalized training plan, and detailed video analysis of their mechanics, to improve IN GAME swings and results.

Next Steps

If your player is interested in competing for 5 Star this summer, please complete the interest form. This helps us determine roster sizes, event participation, and overall planning. You will then receive communication about additional steps via email in coming days.

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Coaches

We are excited about the coaches that will be involved this Summer and Fall seasons. We are in the process of adding additional coaches to our staff.

Brady Ware, Coach, Director

Brady played for three years at NAIA St. Katherine. In 2020, he hit .456 in 18 games and in 2021 he hit .406 with 12 home runs and 12 doubles, while also recording a 3-2 record pitching. As a senior, he transferred to the University of Indianapolis, where he started 42 games as a hitting and batted .286. He also made 17 pitching appearances that year with a 5-3 record. While at U-Indy, he made history and became the only player EVER to hit for the cycle and throw a no-hitter in the same game. Brady's jersey was retired in the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY in 2023.

Ohtani, Ruth, Brady Ware: UIndy player hits for cycle and throws no-hitter in same game

Mark Strauch - Coach, Director

USA Baseball "A" and "B" and "C" Coaches Certifications

Coach Mark has a lifetime of baseball experience as a player and coach. He is the Freshman manager at Del Norte High School. He is the founder of The Nest Baseball Academy and the San Diego Hawks.

Coach Mark will help with scheduling and operational support. His on field support will mostly focus on in game management, leveraging his 2000+ games of managerial experience.

Philip Roe, Director of Player Mentorship / Recruiting Consultant

Former collegiate athlete at Columbia Basin College and West Coast League player with the Cowlitz Black Bears; served as head coach for Padres Camps and Program Director for Skyhawks, earning regional Coach of the Year honors in 2023.
Played semi-pro baseball in Western Australia while overseeing youth development and training; currently a scout for Prep Baseball and part of the Ballpark Operations Staff for the Seattle Mariners.
Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Gonzaga University in Sport Management; founder of PRoe Diamond Consulting, supporting U.S. and Australian athletes through the college recruitment process.

Brett Balkan, Coach

Rawlings Gold Glove award winner for best defensive shortstop in the entire Western Region (CA, OR, WA)
Earned 1st Team All-American honors, won a conference batting title, and consistently hit .300+ in multiple professional leagues.
Served as a hitting, infield, and mental strength coach at the pro level; eight years teaching hitting and infield development.

Caleb Guy, Coach

Coach Caleb Guy graduated from Christian Life Academy in 2013, where he lettered in baseball, basketball, and volleyball.
With over a decade of experience as both a player and coach, Caleb brings a steady presence and genuine love for the game to every team he works with.

Riley Froom, Coach

Coach Froom grew up in San Diego and attended Mission Hills High School, where he was a member of the 2013 CIF Championship team, as well as a two-time Avocado East League Team Selection. He then went on to play both infield and outfield at Cal State University San Marcos.

After graduating from Cal State University San Marcos with his Math degree, he worked as a Varsity assistant coach at Mission Hills High School while completing his teaching credential. Following that, he was hired as a math teacher at Del Norte High School.

In addition to teaching and coaching at Del Norte High School, Coach Froom works with multiple age levels for the San Diego Longhorns travel ball organization as well as serving as a Coach for the Nighthawks Freshman team.

Bryce Barajas, Coach

Right-handed pitcher with college experience at Park University at Gilbert and San Diego Christian College (2019–2022).

Son of MLB veteran and World Series Champion Rod Barajas, and brings a strong ability to connect with young pitchers.

Manager of the Torrey Pines High School Freshman team.

Coaching experience includes San Diego Stars and San Diego Hawks travel ball programs.

Five Star West : Coaching Staff

As part of the deepest pool of coaches and players in San Diego county, we will partner with our groups in North County, East County and Inland Empire for coaching support and specialization.

Regional coaches will lead select recruiting events at Point Loma Nazarene, among other locations.

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