Let’s define

Recreational - activity done for enjoyment when one is not working

Average - (Most common) an amount, standard, level, or rate regarded as usual or ordinary.

Professional - a person competent or skilled in a particular activity. (Usually paid for said skill)

Having the opportunity to be around highly skilled athletes from each level, you quickly realize “professional” is both learned and inherent. It’s truly a way of life for some and just a flip of the switch for others. It’s most importantly about the way you behave and interact with your environments, when dealing with or without your craft.

Example

The amount of variance in skill that can be in one place at the same time. For some respects is more prevalent than others. But the ability to find a common language and work with what, who and the task that’s in-front of you, can be called “professional” without a doubt. Though this is a choice.