An attackman, McAdam was a two-time USILA All-American. In 1978, he produced 45 goals and 31 assists and was a second team Division II All-American. In 1980, McAdam completed his collegiate career with 43 goals and 21 assists to earn first team Division III All-American recognition. Additionally, he was the 1980 recipient of the USILA Iroquois Nationals Award (national player of the year) and the Lt. Col. Jack Turnbull Award (national attackman of the year).