While in high school, Snitko also trained with the UCLA men's soccer team during his spare time.
After graduating from high school, Snitko attended UCLA where he played on the men's soccer team.
He gained his greatest success as a senior when he was selected as a first team All American and the ISAA Goalkeeper of the Year.
After only a few games of the 2000 season, the Wizards traded Snitko to the Chicago Fire for two draft picks.
On June 27, 2001, an error on Snitko's part resulted in a goal for the Seattle Sounders in the second round of the 2001 Open Cup.