St. Norbert College

Career: Two Varsity letters

2025: Over 23 sets played tallied 87 assists, 17 digs, and 5 service aces. Set a season and career-best mark of 22 assists vs. Greenville on 3/11.

2024: Registered 45 assists, 42 digs, and 3 service aces over 36 sets played. 

Before SNC: Four-year letter winner for coach Mark Rybakowicz at Dominican High School. Helped guide team to a 2021 Woodland East Conference championship. Twice named second team All-Woodland Conference in 2021 and 2022. Also earned two letters in baseball and three letters in tennis where he was named to an All-Woodland team three times. Played juniors volleyball for Milwaukee Sting and Milwaukee Volleyball Club.

Personal: Intends to major in Pre-Physical therapy with a Spanish minor. Son of Nicolle and Sean Grassl. Has three siblings; Henry, Nora, and Owen. Birthdate is Feb. 9.

Coach Bryant on Grassl…
“Ethan's play at the setting position will be very important to our team this spring. He is positioned to have opportunities in important moments running the offense, scoring points from the service line, and defending right back. His location and decision making continue to improve and the trust he has gained with his attackers shows more every day."

For fun:
Favorite musical artist – J. Cole

Favorite video game – Halo

Favorite food – Carne asada

Interesting fact – He can juggle

Biggest volleyball influence – Grade school coach Dave Rice (SNC Class of ’94)