Lara van Staden is originally from South Africa, she moved to Orlando with her family when she was two years old. Lara played college golf at Rollins College. She graduated in 2021with a major in Business Management and a minor in Communication. Throughout college she assisted in Girls Golf Clinics and various kids camps, including Little Linksters. After college she fell in love with coaching, she currently is the head coach for Circle Christian High School. Lara has been playing golf her whole life and understands the mental and physical aspects that the game of golf demands. She understands that golf is a lot more than just a score and is excited to coach young juniors.