In a career stretching nearly 40 years, JJ Snyder has officiated and coached soccer at a variety of levels. After beginning his refereeing journey during high school as a way to earn some extra money, he has found great joy and success on the pitch. 

“To this day, I maintain that refereeing is the most rewarding profession; after all, where else can one have the flexibility to choose which days to work and still get compensated?” Snyder said. 

The 2015 WOA Official of the Year, Snyder has worked at the youth (multiple State Cup Finals and regional events), high school (1A, 4A Boys Finals/4A Girls Finals), college (NWAC Finals, GNAC Finals, WAC Tournament), and indoor levels (2008-11 PASL Finals, 2009-10 PASL Pro Finals). He has also been a Major Arena Soccer League referee and assignor as well as Western Indoor Soccer League co-founder and head of officials and competition. 

Along with refereeing, he has coached FC United (Washington Premier) as well as at Washington and Steilacoom High Schools and South Sound Community College. 

“I hold a profound appreciation for the entire referee community for their unwavering support and guidance, which has motivated me throughout my journey and continues to inspire me each time I step onto the field to officiate a match,” Snyder said.