Stambaugh took over the Ram coaching reins in the spring of 1997 after coaching the boys and girls programs at Smithsburg High School in Maryland from 1994-96.

A graduate of Shepherd with a bachelor's degree in communications, Stambaugh was a standout tennis player for Roger Parker from 1988-90. He won the WVIAC #5 singles title and teamed with Ferran Macipe at #2 doubles to help lead Shepherd to the WVIAC title in 1988. The Rams later advanced to the NAIA Championships.

Stambaugh has a 44-24 (.647) overall record with the men's team and a 38-26 (.594) mark with the women's team.