9 a.m. to noon: Almost everyone will take a nap to recover from the workout and prepare for the afternoon session of training. This sleeping may be done on the beach, a veranda or next to the hotel pool, but for best sleeping results, most choose their beds.

Noon to 12:30 p.m.: Lunch is eaten. It too will most likely consist of a sandwich or candy bar, unless those with money to burn decide to head out for a meal in the local--and undoubtedly fine--eateries.

12:30 to 4 p.m.: Those of us that are conscientious students work on term papers or study for finals. Like nap taking, studying (if indeed the athlete needs to do so) can be done in locations other than the hotel room but, as we all know, lap tops and sand don't mix.

Studying is especially important if the team has traveled a lot in the fall and has competitions during reading period. Another important factor is that training does not cease during reading period or finals, so time during those periods is also limited.

4 to 4:30 p.m.: The team loads the vans and heads back to the pool, changes and prepares for evening practice.

4:30 to 6:30 p.m.: Training again, pretty much the same deal as the morning practice.

6:30 to 7:15 p.m.: Dry-land training, which includes weights, running, abdominals, medicine balls, and/or any of a variety of other exercises that tickle the fancy of the coaching staff.