catanzaro was a junior olympic gymnast. she began her training at age 6. she reached level 10 in 2007 and competed at the 2007 new jersey level 10 state championships. at the state championships, she placed fifth in the senior-a division. in 2008, catanzaro competed at the 2008 new jersey level 10 state championships. this time she placed third. this allowed her to compete at the 2008 junior olympic national championships. she finished 23rd overall at nationals. she finished 6th on the balance beam.