Brian Kashman
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Brian Kashman is a sustainability-focused entrepreneur and founder of BestFit Water, delivering eco-friendly hydration solutions across Arizona's commercial sector.
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The Hidden Rewards of Coaching Your Own Child's Team
Coaching your child’s team is an experience filled with unexpected moments of joy, challenge, and personal growth. At the same time, it can seem daunting, but stepping into the coach role offers a chance to guide your child in ways beyond traditional parenting. As both a coach and a parent, you find yourself in a unique position to influence their development, not just as an athlete, but as a person. The moments shared, the lessons learned, and the memories created make coaching an enriching experience that extends far beyond the game itself.
By Brian Kashman2 months ago in Gamers
How Tennis Instills Integrity and Respect in Young Players
Tennis is widely recognized for improving physical fitness and athletic skill, but one of its most valuable contributions lies in the character it builds in young players. Two of the strongest traits children develop through tennis are integrity and respect—qualities that influence how they treat others, how they make decisions, and how they carry themselves on and off the court. Through structured play, personal responsibility, and sportsmanship expectations, tennis provides an environment where kids learn the true importance of honesty and respect.
By Brian Kashman2 months ago in Education
Why Great Coaches Often Make the Best Leaders
In every workplace, from sports teams to major companies, people often notice a pattern: great coaches usually make the best leaders. This connection is not a coincidence. Coaching is built on guiding, motivating, and empowering others. Leadership shares these same goals. When a person learns how to coach effectively, they also learn how to lead people toward success.
By Brian Kashman3 months ago in Education
Coaching a Sport: The Ultimate Classroom for Real-World Leadership Training
Leadership isn’t learned only from books or professional courses. Sometimes, the most effective leadership lessons come from unexpected places — like the sports field. Coaching a sport offers one of the most practical and powerful forms of leadership training, helping individuals develop essential skills such as communication, patience, and resilience through hands-on experience. You don’t just teach players how to win games; you teach them how to think, trust, and grow. You’re managing emotions, building teamwork, and guiding individuals toward a shared goal.
By Brian Kashman3 months ago in Education
The Unexpected Magic of Family Getaways Without a Plan
Routines provide families with structure and stability, but they can also become monotonous over time. When every week follows the same pattern of work, school, and chores, it’s easy to lose sight of the joy of simply being together. A family getaway without a plan disrupts this cycle, creating opportunities for surprise and renewal.
By Brian Kashman4 months ago in Education
Parenting Strategies Inspired by Tennis Matches
Tennis and parenting might appear unrelated at first glance, yet they share a surprising number of core principles. Tennis requires discipline, patience, focus, and emotional control—qualities that are also essential for effective parenting. Observing how players and coaches interact on the court reveals patterns that can be directly applied to guiding children at home. These parenting lessons from tennis highlight how structured guidance, balanced independence, and constructive feedback can help children develop into resilient and self-assured individuals. Understanding these connections allows parents to use proven strategies from the tennis world to support their children’s growth.
By Brian Kashman4 months ago in Families
Beyond the Whistle: Discovering the Hidden Joys of Coaching Your Child
Stepping Into an Unexpected Role Most parents expect to cheer from the sidelines, but few anticipate the adventure of becoming their child’s coach. At first, the idea can feel daunting—what if you’re too hard on them, or what if they don’t take you seriously? Yet once you step into the role, you realize that coaching your own child is less about perfect drills and more about sharing the journey.
By Brian Kashman4 months ago in Education
Coaching Athletes Creates Leaders Who Last
When people think of leadership training, they often picture seminars, corporate retreats, or business case studies. Yet some of the most powerful leadership lessons happen not in conference rooms but on fields, courts, and tracks. Coaching athletes demands patience, adaptability, vision, and resilience. More than teaching sports, it teaches life. Coaches learn to motivate, resolve challenges, and manage different personalities by guiding a team. Over time, they become strong leaders in every sense of the word. Coaching remains one of the most rewarding and practical paths for those eager to sharpen their leadership qualities.
By Brian Kashman5 months ago in Education
