Ginder brings a diverse background as a high-level player and a rising coaching career. She enters her second season with the Cougars after helping guide Columbus State to a 35-23 overall record and a 20-7 Peach Belt Conference mark in 2026. The Cougars advanced to the Peach Belt Conference Tournament semifinals and earned an NCAA Division II Southeast Regional berth after recording wins over Augusta and Georgia College in the conference tournament.
Ginder joined the staff after previously serving as the first female coach at the Florida Baseball Armory, a nationally recognized performance and training facility.
The Lithia, Fla. native competed in the NCAA Division I ranks, beginning her career at Furman in 2021 before transferring to Texas State, where she played from 2022-24 to complete her undergraduate degree. She concluded her collegiate career at Southern Miss in 2025 as a graduate transfer, earning College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District honors.
While at Texas State, Ginder was an everyday starter during the 2022 season before battling injuries in 2023 and taking a redshirt in 2024. She was a two-time CSC Academic All-District selection, earned the Texas State Star of Excellence Award, was named to the Sun Belt Commissioner's List and received the Sun Belt 1A FAR Academic Excellence Award.
During her time at Furman, Ginder started at middle infield and earned Southern Conference All-Freshman Team honors while also being named to the SoCon Honor Roll.
Ginder's experience extends beyond the collegiate level, as she was a member of the USA Softball U-17 National Team that won the 2019 Pan American Games. She also earned FACA All-State honors at Newsome High School, helping lead the program to a district championship, regional title and an appearance in the FHSAA Class 9A State Championship game.
Ginder holds a bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sport Science from Texas State and earned a master's degree in Sport Management from Southern Miss, along with a graduate certificate in Sport Security.
