pro

expert

Highly skilled practitioner

• specialistExpert in one field
• athleteSports competitor
• golferOne who plays rounds

tennis player · player · competitor · veteran · seasoned · elite · career · full-time · paid · salaried

benefit

Advantage or gain

• upsideFavorable aspect
• plusSign of increase
• positiveAffirming or certain

strength · asset · gain · merit · virtue · perk · bonus · boon · blessing · reward

supporter

One who backs another

• proponentOne who advocates something
• championTop competitor, or advocate
• backerFinancial supporter

defender · promoter · ally · endorser · booster · campaigner · activist · spokesperson · lobbyist · patron

support

To uphold or sustain

• approvalFavorable opinion given
• endorsementFormal expression of support
• backingAid or sponsorship

preference · partiality · inclination · bias · sympathy · leaning · affinity · disposition · liking · fondness

expertise

Skill from extensive practice

• proficiencySkilled performance level
• masteryComplete skill or control
• competenceAdequate ability to function

prowess · talent · ability · aptitude · technique · finesse · craftsmanship · dexterity · knack · savvy

forward

Onward in direction

• beforePrior in time
• aheadIn the lead
• onwardToward what lies ahead

forth · advance · prospect

• skillsskills, skill, ability, abilities, competencies
• competition levelselite tier, top tier, mid tier, lower tier, upper tier
• competitor statusactive, inactive, retired, current, former
• expertsexperts, expert, specialist, masters, specialists
• playersathlete, player, competitor, gamer, participant
• rankingsrankings, first, college rankings, second, third