That is certainly possible and common – in all sports. For Americans, the four years as a student-athlete are seen as a stepping stone to the professional sports world. A great example of this is Arianne Hartono, she played college tennis before her professional tennis career and is now competing at the top of tennis.
Because the competition and training schedules are so intense, college is seen as part of the entire professional journey. This is why scouts from various clubs walk around at competitions and tournaments to bring in players for after their careers as student-athletes.
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