An attackman, Van Arsdale was a two-time USILA Division III All-American. In 1984, he produced 32 goals and 29 assists for 61 points and was named to the All-America second team. As a senior, Van Arsdale logged career highs with 38 goals and 30 assists for 68 points, collecting first team All-America recognition. He was also the winner of the 1985 USILA Lt. Col. Jack Turnbull Award (national attackman of the year).