The “R” in P.R.I.M.E. It’s also today’s focus.
Recovery
“Control what you can control.” It’s a choice.
Effort
Getting 5 hours of sleep a night
Unhelpful (aim for 7–9 hours)
The number of hours of sleep athletes should aim for
7–9 hours
Fill in the blank: “Recovery allows your ____ to work.”
Training
The “P” in P.R.I.M.E.
Preparation
“Train with purpose.”
Intentionality
Drinking water instead of sodas and energy drinks
Helpful
Fill in the blank: “Sleep is ____.”
Training
This kind of athlete thinks about the 20–22 hours a day spent outside practice.
The 24-Hour Athlete
This P.R.I.M.E. word comes between Recovery and Mindset.
Intensity
“Learn from mistakes. Keep going when things get difficult.”
Tenacity
Scrolling on your phone until 1:00 AM
Unhelpful (keep consistent bedtimes)
The two nutrients the Fuel & Hydration pillar names
Protein and carbohydrates
“ELITE isn’t just what you do when ____.”
The coach is watching
P.R.I.M.E. builds strong bodies, resilient minds, and these.
High-performing lives
The “L” stands for daily habits like sleep, nutrition, hydration, recovery, and balance.
Lifestyle
Training hard every single day with no recovery
Unhelpful (train + recover)
Stretching, mobility, and light activity outside your sport fall under this pillar.
Movement
Name 3 of the 5 categories on the Athlete Recovery Scorecard.
Sleep, Nutrition/Fuel, Hydration, Physical Recovery, Mental Recovery
Name all five P.R.I.M.E. words in order.
Preparation, Recovery, Intensity, Mindset, Execution
This word is in both P.R.I.M.E. and E.L.I.T.E. It means putting your preparation into action.
Execution
Saying “I’ll recover when I’m injured.” For full points, also name the helpful alternative.
Unhelpful; recover before injury
Name all three Pillars of Athletic Recovery.
Fuel & Hydration; Movement; Sleep & Mental Reset
“Training creates demand. Recovery creates ____.”
Adaptation