For Parents

Because your energy shapes theirs.

Raising an athlete in today’s world can feel overwhelming—so many choices, pressures, and emotional ups and downs. 

At Volleyball Village, we believe parents need support just as much as their athletes do. We offer personalized guidance for navigating big moments—whether it’s recruitment conversations, position changes, or just needing a safe space to reflect and reset.

With decades of experience, we’re here to listen, offer perspective, and help you chart a path forward that’s grounded, realistic, and aligned with your child’s growth.

Parent Services are in person or via phone/zoom

$120 / 1 hour session

562-939-8639

Dana@danaburkholder.com

Whether you’re new to the journey or a seasoned parent, tryouts can be stressful—for both you and your athlete.

We offer calm, experience-based guidance so you can be a steady partner in your child’s success.

Tryouts are more than a selection—they’re a rite of passage.
How you show up helps shape who they become.

Because challenges are what make it a game.

If you are part of the game, you experience challenges - as a player or parent. 

We are here to help you navigate challenges and cultivate a healthy family process that allows everyone to rise up. And for you to show up for your child with clarity and calm. 

These sessions may involve 2 parents who see differently, a parent/s and player who want to get on the same page, and other combinations. 

Pulse Workshops are designed to help parents understand the deeper layers of youth sports—what they are, what they’re not, and what they can become for your family.

You’ll learn simple and powerful co-regulation tools that support you in becoming a steady, grounded presence—your child’s calm anchor in the intensity of competition and growth.

Hosted by: Dana Burkholder

We will cover topics like:

• “How to Support Without Pressure”
• "How to build trust and connection instead of frustration and silence." 
• “Coaching from the Stands: How to Help Your Athlete Without Taking Over”
• “Parenting the Soul, Not the Scoreboard”

The essence of Parent Pulse is coherence and compassion—helping parents return to center, so they can show up for their child with clarity, confidence, and love.

Format: Live talks, webinars, and short-form video series. Workshops will begin in July '25.

Get on the mailing list for details about upcoming events. 

Pulse Circles are safe, guided, heart-centered spaces where parents can:

• Learn tools for emotional co-regulation
• Share honest reflections about the challenges of sport parenting—without judgment
• Gain insight into how their energy impacts their child’s performance and well-being

Learn more about how to: 

• Handle post-game conversations with care
• Navigate playing time, tryouts, and coach conflicts
• Build stronger relationships with your athlete (and yourself)
• Regulate your own stress in high-pressure moments

Whether you're navigating tryouts, playing time, performance anxiety, or simply want to deepen the connection with your child—you're not alone.

Join a Circle, Hosted by Dana Burkholder:

Fall Season Circle - Sept 2 - Nov 30

Club Season Circle - Jan 6 - Mar 31

Extended Season Circle - Apr6 - June 30

Prices and more details to be posted July 20, 2025

Format: In-person and virtual circles 

Space will be limited for these, get on the waitlist now. 

Testimonial: "As a long time teacher, 1s level club and varsity high school coach, I love how Dana connects with coaches and athletes and really teaches and explains the skills and game strategy. She is exceptional at problem solving game situations and is uniquely gifted at developing the whole player.

Dana has an enormous skill set and I've watched her work with all kinds of players, parents and coaches through tough situations. She always knows how to find the win in storm." Ann R.

Parent Testimonial: "What a true gift Dana is to the volleyball community. We had been searching for a mentor and coach for our twins for a while and were so fortunate that Dana came to Colorado. In the few months she has been working with our twins, we have noticed such a positive improvement, not only in their technical skills but also in the mental aspect of their game too. She has such a way of communicating and connecting with both of them and is a great listener too!  We have found her lessons and approach to coaching truly invaluable for our family." Russell E. 

Parent Testimonial: "You have been so instrumental in every aspect of our daughter's development. You have also supported us as we've navigated tryouts, college recruiting, and communicating with our daughter through difficult teenage years and so much change. We are so grateful. Nicole K.

Parent Testimonial: "I wanted to give you a huge thank you. You are a gift that walked into the sports center and touched a lot of girls' lives. I know it is incredibly challenging from a number of angles, and you seem to handle them all well and we all benefit." BobH