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Zone Performance

Stop the Spiral™ .
Reset the Nervous System.
Perform Under Pressure.

Zone Performance™ specializes in early-intervention mental-performance for athletes and high performers, helping them stop spirals, regulate their nervous system, and regain control in seconds - Powered by HRV insights and the One-Second Reset™.

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What's the Problem?

Athletes Don’t Break Down Because They’re Weak - They Break Down Because Their Nervous System Gets Overwhelmed

When pressure hits, an athlete’s nervous system can overwhelm instantly, triggering survival mode, fractured focus, and the quiet spirals that rarely get noticed until they show up as mistakes, outbursts, shutdowns, or burnout.

70%

of athletes report struggling with focus or composure under pressure

60%

say mindset issues cost them performance opportunities

90%

agree mental training is as important as physical conditioning

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Stephanie Frusteri, Founder & CEO of Zone Performance™
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What's the Solution?

We Give Athletes Real-Time Control Over Their Nervous System

Zone Performance™ intervenes in that 10–90-second pre-crisis window, giving athletes a way to stabilize before anything breaks. It teaches them to halt spirals early, reset their physiology under pressure, recover quickly from mistakes, and stay mentally available when their team needs them most.

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Our Programs

Our Programs

Athlete Reset Series™

4 Sessions

Who it's for

Individual athletes, captains, small groups (1–5 athletes max)

Purpose

Fast, focused early-intervention training to stabilize the nervous system and performance.

Outcomes

Interrupt spirals before they escalate, Reset physiology under pressure, Improve emotion recovery, Build identity stability in high-stress situations, Integrate OSR™ into real-time moments

Team Reset Workshop

60–90 Minutes

Who it's for

Full teams, coaching staff, leadership groups.

Purpose

A powerful single-session reset for teams needing a mid-season reboot, preseason resilience training, culture strengthening, and/or high-pressure preparation.

Outcomes

Understanding spirals & physiology, Team-wide language around pressure, Fast tools for in-game resets, Shared strategies for accountability

Team Integration Program

4 Weeks

Who it's for

Entire teams, units (QB room, O-line, bullpen), athletic departments.

Purpose

Slow-drip weekly integration that trains athletes to USE the reset tools during games, practices, academic stress, transitions, mistakes, and identity pressure.

Outcomes

Sustained identity resilience, Team-wide nervous-system literacy, Stronger mental availability, Faster recovery after errors
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Our Mission

To Transform the Student-Athlete Mind

Zone Performance™ is Ohio-born and athlete-aligned. We believe true performance begins from within. Using neuroscience-based mental performance systems, we help student-athletes and leaders break through internal barriers and perform with clarity, resilience, and composure under pressure.

Mission

Mission

Develop confident, focused, and compassionate leaders on and off the field.

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Vision

A generation of athletes who compete with purpose, lead with integrity, and uplift their communities.

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Philosophy

Measurable transformation — not motivational fluff.

Holistic performance: mental clarity, emotional balance, and values-driven action.

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The Zone System

Control the Moment Before It Breaks

Zone Performance™ exists to keep athletes mentally available when pressure, mistakes, and emotion collide. Our mission is to intervene early, before overwhelm escalates and performance or well-being is compromised.

Zone Performance™ works alongside — not in place of — medical, psychological, or athletic support systems.

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Command the Moment

Mental Reset & Focus Engineering – Recognize stress signals and install fast-reset anchors for instant focus recovery.

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Language of Champions

Build high-trust communication patterns and team cohesion under pressure.

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Identity Over Instinct

Rewire confidence and self-image for consistent, values-driven leadership.

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Pressure Alchemy

Convert stress into precision and control through The Zone Flow™, a repeatable 3-step composure process.

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Proven Results

Get Results You Can Measure

Our programs produce data-backed gains in focus, composure, and leadership. Metrics track improvements before and after each session, giving athletic departments tangible evidence of growth.

Test Results
Higher consistency in focus and recovery after mistakes
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Improved emotional control under game-day pressure
Learning
Stronger leadership communication and team trust
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Enhanced retention, morale, and academic balance
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Testimonials

Trusted by Athletes and Leaders Who Compete to Win

Don’t just take our word for it — hear from the incredible individuals who’ve experienced the Zone Performance™ transformation.

Charlie Durkin

“Zone Performance completely changed how I approach the game. I learned how to reset fast, stay composed, and lead with confidence. It's not just motivation — it’s a real system that trains your mind the same way we train our bodies.”

Captain

Kent State University Football Team

Aubrey Mansfield

"For any athlete, the ability to mentally reset during a game, and stay calm under pressure is vital. This program delivered that instantly for me. The experience was excellent, giving me a deeper sense of my mental control and mindset in how I approached every play."

Softball Captain

Slippery Rock University

Stuart Waldman

"As President of VICA and a Board Member for the LA 2028 Olympic & Paralympic Games, I’ve had the privilege of working with many exceptional leaders — and Stephanie stands out among the best. Her ability to merge neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and NLP creates measurable, lasting transformation. She helps individuals and teams build confidence, composure, and high-performing communication under pressure. Stephanie’s work represents the future of leadership and performance development, and I’m proud to endorse her impact."

President

Valley Industry & Commerce Association (VICA)

Board Member, LA 2028 Olympic & Paralympic Games

Los Angeles Business Journal's LA 500 Most Influential

Param Srikantia, Ph.D

"In over 40 years of teaching and consulting across global organizations, I’ve rarely encountered a practitioner as skilled as Stephanie. Her NLP and hypnotherapy sessions deliver rapid, lasting breakthroughs that traditional methods can’t match. I was so impressed by her expertise that I invited her to teach in my MBA Leadership course — where students called her session the most transformative of their program. Stephanie is a powerhouse of insight, energy, and effectiveness, and her work represents the leading edge of human performance."

TEDx Speaker | Professor at Baldwin Wallace University

Baldwin Wallace University

Haissam Gamaleldin, M.D.

"As a cardiac anesthesiologist, I’ve seen how powerful Stephanie’s methods can be in transforming fear into calm and confidence. She helped me overcome a long-standing anxiety with precision and compassion — something years of conventional approaches couldn’t do. Her work is grounded in science, executed with professionalism, and delivers real, measurable change. I consider her expertise an invaluable asset for anyone striving to perform at their best."

Senior Staff Anesthesiologist

University Hospitals Medical Center

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FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? Here are clear, simple answers about how Zone Performance™ works, what to expect, and how our programs help athletes and high-performers transform their mindset.