I’m Zoe Sayetta, a sport psychology coach who helps athletes navigate the space between where they are and where they want to be. I earned my master’s degree in Sport and Performance Psychology, and I’ve spent the last decade catching youth climbers and supporting athletes through the real psychological demands of competitive sport.
My work sits in what I call the gap — the space between intention and execution, expectation and presence, performance and potential. That’s where the most important moments in sport happen. I help athletes build the awareness, confidence and mental flexibility they need to meet those moments with clarity and courage.
ABOUT ME
Things I’ve done
TESTIMONIALS
Zoe helps me step back and analyze my headspace in the moments I perform well and then develop techniques to replicate that. Most importantly, she’s invested in her athletes and loves what she does.
—Rascal Kemble-Curry,
Youth Climber and coach-in-training
Zoe is focused on growing the whole climber from the inside out. Her holistic approach encompasses mental skills, emotional skills, positive team culture, challenging yet age appropriate workouts, and smart strategies towards getting the kids more technically competent and confident. Most importantly, Zoe wants Bex to love climbing when he’s a teenager and well into adulthood - she’s instilling a love of the sport beyond this season’s competitions or regional rankings.
—Stephanie Creaturo
mother of National Qualifier Bex Ballow
Zoe is essential for any athlete wanting to incorporate mindset work alongside physical training. Through twists and turns, tough calls and careful navigation, Zoe helps my daughter continue to cultivate a strong and healthy mindset. Their work together results in productive daily habits from crushing outdoor projects all the way to preparing for competing at Youth World Championships.
—Sarah Van Laanen,
mother of IFSC World Champion Analise Van Hoang