Kathy Feinstein

Licensed Mental Health Counselor Certified Mental Performance Consultant Podcast Host Removing barriors to performance on and off the field

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When your child is upset or excited, the urge to offer immediate solutions is strong. But often, they don't need a fix; they just need your undistracted attention.

Connection starts with validation. 🤝💙

#JustListen

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"Guide, don't push." It’s one of the hardest but most important shifts we can make in sports parenting. 💛

If you're looking for practical ways to step back and let your young athlete take the lead, "Let Them Play" by Jerry Lynch is an absolute must-read.

[Kathy Feinstein @SportPsychWorks]

We put so much pressure on outcomes, stats, and college scholarships that we often forget the main reason kids start playing sports in the first place: it’s supposed to be FUN!

Let's try making joy the baseline metric for a "good day" this season! 💙
#SimoneBiles #JoyOfTheGame

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If your athlete's love for the game suddenly vanishes, pay attention to the locker room and the sidelines, not just the drills. 🛑

Bullying in sports is real, and as parents and coaches, it's our job to ensure they have a safe environment to play and GROW.
#AntiBullying

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It's National PE & Sports Week! 👟

Coaches and parents, this is a great reminder that before they are competitors, they are kids who just want to play.

Keep the JOY in the game this week! ⚽️💙 #NationalPEandSportsWeek

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Want to bring good energy to the sidelines, your team, or your family? 🔋 It starts with YOU.

Don't feel guilty about taking the time to recharge yourself FIRST.

#recharge #selfcare #pause

[Kathy Feinstein @SportPsychWorks]

I absolutely love getting out and connecting with teams, parents, and coaches! If you’re looking for a speaker to bring some real, actionable mental game tools to your next event, let's chat.

🎤 Let's connect! https://t.co/6UzcY1h1Rg

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Try this quick mindset shift tomorrow. It’s a small change, but it makes a HUGE difference in starting your day feeling calm instead of chaotic. 🌅

[Kathy Feinstein @SportPsychWorks]

Perfectionism doesn't make you a better athlete; it just makes you a more stressed one. 😟 Let's focus on progress over perfection today.

Drop a 💙 if you're working on giving yourself a little more grace!

#StrengthFromWithin

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Remembering a true trailblazer today.

Jackie Robinson changed the game, but more importantly, he showed us what incredible courage and resilience look like under pressure.

[Kathy Feinstein @SportPsychWorks]

Planning a clinic, sports banquet, or parent night? I’d LOVE to come share some practical tools for the mental side of the game.

📩 Submit an inquiry on my site!
https://t.co/6UzcY1h1Rg

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You wouldn't let a teammate talk down to themselves, so don't let your inner voice do it to you.

Be your own BIGGEST supporter today. ✨

[Kathy Feinstein @SportPsychWorks]

After a tough practice or a difficult game, your child doesn't need a play-by-play of what went wrong. They just need to know you're in their corner. 💛 #ParentingAthletes

[Kathy Feinstein @SportPsychWorks]

Make sure to recharge tonight and recover! 💖 #SelfCare #Recharge

[Kathy Feinstein @SportPsychWorks]

Whether you’re parenting, teaching, or coaching, this book will make you better at what you do. 📚 It completely shifts how we communicate, helping build trust and resolve conflicts peacefully. Have you read this classic yet? Let me know below! 👇 #ParentingAthletes

[Kathy Feinstein @SportPsychWorks]

You don’t need the perfect post-game speech or a breakdown of their stats. Your athlete just needs to look to the sidelines and see you there. Take the pressure off yourself today! 💛

#SportsParenting #YouthSports #ShowUp

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Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀 In sports, we hear a lot about "lucky breaks" and "getting lucky." But the truth? You create your own luck through consistent practice, a resilient mindset, and showing up even when it's hard. Give yourself credit! 💪💚 #StPatricksDay

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What the audience sees: Effortless grace, precision, and beauty. ✨
What the audience doesn’t see: The mental blocks, the frustration, the hours of repetitive drills, and the quiet resilience it takes to push through it all.

#DanceLife #Parenting

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Such a great reminder from Olympian Alysa Liu. Let go of the need for a perfect outcome today. True freedom in your sport comes when you remember why you love being out there in the first place. ✨
#2026Olympics #SportsPsych

[Kathy Feinstein @SportPsychWorks]

I love getting out into the community to share practical, real-world tools for raising and coaching resilient athletes. You can easily request an event on my website! #MotivationalSpeaking

Planning a parent night this season? Let’s connect!

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