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Originally Posted by Jim D.
65?
To all those kiddies out there that think anything over 45 is ancient, a 50 or 60 year old can perform at the same level officiating-wise as a 35 year old. The big difference is how long they can sustain the level of activity (certainly long enough for a football game) and the recovery time needed between games.
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You might also consider the words of the great philosopher, Yogi Berra, in suggesting some things, baseball or football officiating, "90% mental and the other half physical".
Football has distinctly different levels. Many officials start at the youth league levels, progress up to and through High School competition and some have the flexibility to continue at the Collegiate level and even above. A career as a good football official doesn't have to come to an abrupt end.
Competent officials, whose physical abilities might be waning, can still contribute considerable value to the game revisiting lower levels, where experienced, competent officials who may well be at the top of their mental game are always in great demand. Plus it can still be as much fun as it ever was, at a little slower pace.