This is a great thread. I started early - I'm entering my 21st season of HS ball, 8th of NCAA-W, and I'm 38 years old.
I've had a great career - but now, with a 6-month old at home, I've cut way back on my schedule for this year...and know I'll probably be coaching one of his teams down the road (because former officials make great youth coaches
We'll see what the future holds but everyone has to have their own priorities...and I know reffing isn't even close to the top of my list.