[2] Growing up in Coral Springs, Florida, Canizio played American football until the sixth grade,[3][4] inspired by her older brother.
[5] During her second season, she played for the Coral Springs Chargers' 105-pound tackle football team as a starting right guard.
[6] Canizio attended Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, North Carolina, where she played as a forward and midfielder for the Owls.
[7] In 2015, Canizio was recognized as a college All-American for a third time by the United States Collegiate Athletic Association, after scoring 10 goals and logging 2 assists during the season.
[6] After graduating from college, Canizio signed with the Asheville City Soccer Women's team in western North Carolina for their inaugural season in 2018.