Originally from Vero Beach, FL, Zan Biedenharn was a four-time state champion in girls' lacrosse for Vero Beach High School. She went on to play attack for Virginia Tech, earning Rookie of the Year honors as a freshman. After earning a degree in human development with minors in psychology and sociology, she moved to Charlotte in 2019. Biedenharn works as a coach with Ultimate Lacrosse and SouthPark Youth Association, in addition to serving as an assistant teacher in The Nest. She joined the girls' lacrosse program in 2023 as the head coach of the 8th grade team.