{"id":2454836,"date":"2020-02-20T23:01:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-21T06:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aspentimes.com\/news\/clubhouse-chronicles-what-technology-cant-teach-us\/"},"modified":"2020-02-20T23:01:00","modified_gmt":"2020-02-21T06:01:00","slug":"clubhouse-chronicles-what-technology-cant-teach-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kspn\/local-news\/clubhouse-chronicles-what-technology-cant-teach-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Clubhouse Chronicles: What technology can\u2019t teach us"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hey Siri, what is teamwork?<\/p>\n

Alexa, what is commitment?<\/p>\n

OK Google, what is integrity?<\/p>\n

Simply put, these are AVSC\u2019s core values, but they\u2019re not merely simple values to understand and practice.<\/p>\n

As the idea of Moore\u2019s Law (the notion that computer processing power doubles roughly every two years) integrates its way into all aspects of our lives, we are increasingly able to connect with people whose thoughts and opinions align with our own. Unfortunately, it can also provide a means to disconnect from the immediate social circles around us. (I\u2019ll just put my headphones in to avoid talking to the person next to me on the bus.) It also promotes a sense of immediate gratification that can turn people off to the concepts of failure and perseverance. (I posted just a moment ago, how many likes have I got?)<\/p>\n

This might sound like a scathing rant on technology, but it\u2019s not. It\u2019s an observation of the fact that our world is changing. That being said, we at AVSC feel that there are some things \u2014 beyond athletic feats \u2014 that are best learned in person. It\u2019s very important to instill values and ideals within our athletes that might not be as easily learned through technology.<\/p>\n

Teamwork<\/span> is the collaborative effort of a group to achieve a task in the most effective and efficient way, according to Siri, but what\u2019s that like in practice? It means working together with your peers to come up with better solutions, no matter the situation. While skiing and snowboarding might seem like individualistic sports, the teammates learn to get along, \u201cplay nice,\u201d travel together, support each other and their efforts. These are life skills that are needed \u201cto infinity and beyond\u201d (to quote a lovable technologically advanced toy that needed to learn to cooperate with those around him). Humans are social creatures. No one makes it out alive without the help of those around them.<\/p>\n

Commitment<\/span> is the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc. (lexico.com \u2014 Siri fell short.) Not all of our athletes are going to become Olympians or medalists at the X Games, but that doesn\u2019t mean they shouldn\u2019t learn to commit themselves to tasks, causes, efforts and more in life. We are aiming to produce some of the best humans possible, and we want them to contribute to the world, and that doesn\u2019t happen without commitment, a strong and positive work ethic.<\/p>\n

Integrity<\/span> is the practice of being honest and showing a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles and values. (Again, Siri.) Personally, I want to leave this place better than I found it. I prefer to surround myself with those who feel likewise, and hope to inspire all of our athletes to do the same.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not always easy; it might require the help of our friends to support us. It\u2019s not always simple and quick; we might need to show determination and patience. It\u2019s not something we can simply comprehend from asking our devices to define.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s about growth, and learning, and experience. As AVSC coaches these are the things we look to instill in our athletes, on and off the mountain, so that they can become not only the best athletes they personally can be, but the best people they personally can be.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why we work face-to-face every day on the hill, in the gym, in the classroom, to encourage teamwork, commitment and integrity.<\/p>\n

Clubhouse Chronicles is a behind-the-scenes column written by the Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club that runs periodically in the Outdoors section.<\/p>\n

via:: The Aspen Times<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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