Our Philosophy
Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club is committed to guiding youth development through winter sports. A major part of this mission is to support young athletes in learning how to balance the demands of school and competitive athletics. We collaborate with our local schools, Colorado Mountain College, and online platforms to develop academic pathways that provide robust learning environments, increase time to train and compete, and decrease the academic load during the competitive season. We believe that with advance planning, an understanding of student learning style, and a mutual focus on youth success, AVSC and our local schools can provide high quality academics while enabling committed athletes the time necessary to reach their potential.
Psychologists, educators, college admissions officers, and business leaders often cite the need for young people to discover areas of interest and passion as a way to develop the curiosity, persistence, and grit needed to be a successful adult. Yet, for many young people, time becomes the enemy in their pursuit of excellence. For some, this may be a spot on a national or DI NCAA team, for others, this might be the sense of accomplishment gained through training hard and competing to the best of their ability. In either case, research shows that youth who develop the work ethic, physical condition, and mental stamina necessary to compete in sports cultivate the skills necessary to lead a life of purpose.
We want to reimagine the use of time so that student-athletes can earn credit for graduation outside of traditional school hours. We leverage offerings at our local high schools, Colorado Mountain College, and online learning opportunities to complete some courses over the summer, in the evening during the fall/spring, or through guided online classes. This allows student-athletes to increase their time on snow and decrease their academic load during the competitive season.
If you need assitance balancing your training and academic schedules, reach out to your coach and your teacher to ensure you are receiving the proper support. AVSC recognizes that student athletes may need extra support and we are here to assist in any way. Check out our list of local tutors to help support your athlete today!
Psychologists, educators, college admissions officers, and business leaders often cite the need for young people to discover areas of interest and passion as a way to develop the curiosity, persistence, and grit needed to be a successful adult. Yet, for many young people, time becomes the enemy in their pursuit of excellence. For some, this may be a spot on a national or DI NCAA team, for others, this might be the sense of accomplishment gained through training hard and competing to the best of their ability. In either case, research shows that youth who develop the work ethic, physical condition, and mental stamina necessary to compete in sports cultivate the skills necessary to lead a life of purpose.
We want to reimagine the use of time so that student-athletes can earn credit for graduation outside of traditional school hours. We leverage offerings at our local high schools, Colorado Mountain College, and online learning opportunities to complete some courses over the summer, in the evening during the fall/spring, or through guided online classes. This allows student-athletes to increase their time on snow and decrease their academic load during the competitive season.
If you need assitance balancing your training and academic schedules, reach out to your coach and your teacher to ensure you are receiving the proper support. AVSC recognizes that student athletes may need extra support and we are here to assist in any way. Check out our list of local tutors to help support your athlete today!