“Saloni's introduction of sports psychology concepts and discussing them with everyone during the workshop was an incredibly useful experience, which I would personally recommend to all ambitious chess players, and also to all coaches and parents to get a better understanding of what players are going through games. I could already apply some of the concepts like how to deal with time trouble or how to mentally prepare for a game in my games with positive results. Looking forward to keep improving in this area! Saloni also took time for every individual student, for questions and made sure, that everyone felt comfortable and understood the concepts.”

“Saloni is a great sports psychology consultant who has helped me greatly with my mental skills for chess. Not only does she teach the skills but helps you to create your own. This is important because with her help I have improved my game, but you can also use these skills for day to day life. All these things mean a lot. Thank you Saloni!”

“It has been over three months since my son's last session with you, and I wanted to reach out with an honest review of our experience. First, a big thank you for bringing such a positive change to his attitude. As a mother, my greatest struggle was seeing how hard he was on himself after losing a game. It often made me wonder if playing was even worth the emotional toll it took on him. In you, he found someone who spoke his language—both in terms of chess and emotions. I have rarely seen him speak so animatedly to anyone outside of his closest circle. These ten sessions have been pivotal in his recent journey. It is amazing to see him bounce back so quickly from losses and continue his chess journey with a much more positive and open mindset. Thank you once again for your guidance. I hope you continue to make such a significant impact on other athletes in the future. We wish you continued success and happiness. At this time, we would like to remain anonymous. Once he reaches his destination, we look forward to openly acknowledging your contribution to his journey. With love, Mom & Son.”

“As a chess parent of an 1800-USCF rated player, I have seen firsthand how important the mental side of chess is at higher levels. Working with Saloni has been extremely valuable for my son. Through her sessions, he has learned practical mental skills such as managing tournament pressure, staying focused during long games, and maintaining confidence after difficult positions or losses. What I appreciate most is that she doesn’t just teach techniques — she helps the player understand their own thought process and build tools they can use independently. Over time, I have noticed clear improvements not only in his approach to chess but also in his overall mindset, discipline, and emotional control during competitions. These are skills that extend well beyond the chessboard. I believe sports psychology is an essential but often overlooked component of competitive chess, and Saloni’s work is helping young players develop the mental resilience required for long-term growth.”

“Saloni Sapale has helped me greatly with my progress in the mental side of my sport, Cross Country. As a long-time runner, it feels like my progress and habits are very rigid, coming from years of experience. I knew there was something deeper that had to change after over a decade of running, and Saloni allowed me to tap into that. Through gentle practices, consistency, and communication that was specialized to me, I was able to approach practicing and racing in a way that actually felt like it made a difference. Everyone has received good advice from people before, but it just doesn't seem to work. When meeting with Saloni, everything mentioned actually can be applied and actually works. “

“If you are debating meeting with Saloni Sapale for sports psychology I would 100% meet with her over anybody else. She is an amazing psychologist who genuinely listens and provides for any unique set of needs. Even if you don’t feel like you need sports psychology, meeting with Saloni will expose the subconscious barriers you never even knew you had. Her approach to psychology meant not knocking these barriers down, but providing an easy way to step over them. Over time, these walls will disappear, and you will develop into the best version of yourself. I will never take what she taught me for granted. Thank you Saloni!”