Hoerner is coming from Georgia Tech and has over 500 career wins under her belt and 18 years of coaching experience. Starting her softball coaching career at Barry University in Miami, Hoerner served as an assistant coach from 1996-1999.
Getting her first nod as a head coach in 2000 at Valdosta State, Hoerner quickly returned to Barry University for the head coaching job. Staying for five years, she helped the team win back-to-back conference championships in 2002 and 2003, earning her the conference’s coach of the year award in both campaigns.
Moving on to coach at the College of Charleston, Hoerner led her team to a 254-206 record, including a 37-20 season in 2007.