Barto coached the Buckeyes from their inception in 1999 through 2011, winning 191 games during that span. During her tenure, she coached four Olympians, four All-Americans, five Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award Top 10 Finalists, and a WCHA Player of the Year. She also spent time as a coach for the United States women's national ice hockey team, winning a gold medal at the 2008 IIHF Women's World Championship.