Lara Masters, Head Coach and Director of Programming at FAP-North, holds thirty years of teaching experience, complemented by a B.S. in Psychology from Wayne State University. She is also a Master-Candidate in the US Fencing Coaches Association, having received coaching certification in 1988. Coach Masters has national certification as a referee in both foil and epee. Lara holds national coaching certifications in all three weapons, and has produced many regional and national finalists and champions throughout her career.

As an athlete, Coach Masters is a former NCAA Women’s Foil Team Champion for Wayne State University in Detroit. She has competed as an individual at every level, from local to international level events, making several national finals in both foil and epee.