Cameron, a 1995 graduate of the Institute, enters his second season in the role of volunteer assistant coach. He coaches the goaltenders and face off specialists and will run the substitution box for the Keydets.
Cameron comes to VMI after serving as an assistant coach at Mount Saint Mary’s College where he worked with goalies and assisted with the defense. Prior to Mount Saint Mary’s, Cameron spent one season at Arcadia University as an assistant coach under Purpura in 2019.
Cameron's goaltenders set new program records in fewest goals against (108), save percentage (.592) and saves (261) while backstopping Arcadia to a program-record nine wins and their first MAC Commonwealth playoff appearance in program history.
Prior to Arcadia, Cameron coached for two seasons at Bergen Catholic High School in Oradell, New Jersey. At Bergen Catholic, he was in charge of goalies and assisted with the defense. Cameron also served as director and program goalie specialist for Central Bergen Lacrosse Club. Additionally, he also has experience coaching with Bill Pilat’s Goalie School.
Cameron was a four-year letterman at VMI, where he still ranks ninth all-time in single season saves (172 in 1993). After college, Cameron played with both the Beck’s and Harpoon Lacrosse Clubs in 1996-1997, and then with the U.S. Marine Corps Men’s Lacrosse Club from 1999-2001.
Cameron is a retired Marine Infantry Officer and commanded at the platoon, company, and task force levels. A former Commander of Marine Corps Security Forces in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Cameron is a decorated combat veteran having served in both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.
“I am honored and privileged for the opportunity to return and represent VMI Lacrosse as a member of Coach Purpura’s staff,” Cameron said. “I look forward to supporting Coach Purpura’s vision and ensuring our cadet-athletes are physically, mentally and spiritually prepared for the challenges we will face during the next campaign.”
A native of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, Cameron graduated from VMI in 1995 with a B.A. in history. He is married to his wife, Suzanne, and is the proud father of three children and three step-children.
