Van Camp comes to UHSP from University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, Kan., where she spent two years as the head women's lacrosse coach for the Spires varsity program in the NAIA. While there, she brought in the largest recruitment class in program history while cultivating the teams' servant leadership culture.

As an athlete, Van Camp played for the women's lacrosse program at Missouri Baptist University, helping to lead the team to nationals in 2013-14. She was named team captain of the MBU Spartans and received All-Conference recognition for defense.

Van Camp graduated from Missouri Baptist with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications in 2017, then went on to earn her Master of Science in Sport Management in 2019.

Van Camp is eager to begin building the Eutectic women's lacrosse program from the ground up.

"What I am most excited about with my new position at UHSP is to see who will help bring this program alive," said Van Camp. "We will be a first year program next fall and this class is going to be very special not only to me but to the University. These athletes are going to lay the foundation for the future. I'm not only excited to see that but also to see these students thrive academically here at UHSP."

Van Camp has already begun work towards recruiting a team of at least 12 athletes for her 2022-23 Eutectic team. The UHSP women's lacrosse team will compete and practice at UHSP's home soccer field at St. Mary's High School in St. Louis.

UHSP Director of Athletics Jill Harter is thrilled to have Van Camp join her team of Eutectic coaches.

"We're fortunate to have Ashley on board to build our women's lacrosse program from the ground up," said Harter. "Her experience as a player and coach, coupled with her drive and enthusiasm are sure to get the team off to a great start next fall."