She was the head women's basketball coach at Southern Illinois University Carbondale from 2013 to 2022.
Stein was a graduate assistant and coach for Central Michigan University, where she earned a master's degree in physical education with an emphasis in athletic administration.
In three years as head coach at Emporia State, Stein turned the women's basketball program into a national contender, with her team advancing to the NCAA Division II title game in 1998.
She led the Tigers to two NCAA tournament berths, including a 2001 Sweet 16 appearance.
From 2010 to 2012 she provided color commentary for UMKC women's basketball along with play-by-play broadcaster T. J. Jackson on KCWJ.