Joe Sakaria has established a lengthy resume officiating high school and college volleyball in the
region over the past decade-plus.

Born July 10, 1954, in American Samoa, Sakaria played football at Leone High School prior to
graduating in 1973. While in the Army, he played football and coached the volleyball Unit Army
Team.

Sakaria began officiating volleyball while in the Army, officiating for eight years. He has worked
20 years as a volleyball official for the Tacoma-Pierce County Volleyball Offiicials Board.
Working as a referee, line judge, scorer, and libero tracker, Sakaria has worked countless high
school and college matches. Some of the highlights include his work as a line judge at multiple
state tournaments – including finals – and working several community college championships
and the Northwest Conference Championship matches in 2023.