yes they can
No. If you want to be in sports during your college years you are certainly not required to turn professional. In fact less than 1% of all student athletes make it to the professional level.
professional sports
No, only college teams.
Professional, no. College, yes.
i would have to say no it isn't because most young men and women go to college to get a good education
You can apply for a sports scholarship, which can reduce the financial strain on the student and/or parents.
There are no NCAA recognized college soccer teams in Alaska. Student athletes who still want to play the game can look into the intramural program at University of Alaska Anchorage.
20 to 24 years
Yes it is possible. Players such as Lebron James skipped college.
College sports are typically more watched than pro sports. This is because there are a lot of college sports fans.
your professional career will not last for ever and you will need something to fall back on. Every pro is one serious injury away from ending their career so a back up is useful
98.7% don't go onto professional sports.