Charlie Dickerson is a sports communication major who is a junior and team captain of the soccer team at Division I Bradley University after transferring from NJCAA Jefferson College. A defender from Norwich, England, here is what an average day looks like for Charlie during the spring semester.

7 AM – Wake Up

Charlie's morning routine consists of waking up at 7 AM sharp before stretching prior to breakfast. He also likes to dedicate some time to reading while eating breakfast.

9 AM – Class #1

The first class of the day is Sports Media Society.

10 AM – Team Weights

Since it's the offseason, there is a strong focus on weights. Charlie and his teammates are put through their paces by the strength and conditioning coaches.

11:30 AM – Lunch

After the workout, it is time to refuel and recover by eating lunch and chilling out at his apartment before the next activity.

12:30 PM – Class #2

Back to work for Charlie as he heads to his Ethics in Sports class.

3:30 PM – Team Practice

It's late afternoon practice for Charlie, which typically consists of various technical drills and some tactical work to help the team prepare for the upcoming spring scrimmages. 

6 PM – Dinner

After a grueling day, Charlie refuels by making himself a nutritious meal, usually consisting of chicken and a simple carb such as pasta or rice.

7 PM – Homework

No time to rest! The long day isn't over yet. Charlie now turns his attention towards his studies.

8 PM – Free Time

After an action-packed day, Charlie likes to rewind by watching a movie or a TV series on Netflix.

10 PM – Bedtime

Charlie ensures he is in bed early to recover effectively for the following day.

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