Coastal Carolina University Athletics

2003: Started and played in 22 of Coastal[apos]s 23 matches as a junior... Tried for six shots, netting three goals and one assist for seven points... Named to the Big South All-Tournament Team after helping the Chants to the title... Key member of a defense that shut out 14 opponents and allowed only 16 opponent goals... Posted the game-winning goal against Liberty (10-19) and Winthrop (11-14) in CCU[apos]s semifinal match of the Big South Tournament.

2002: Played in 23 matches as a junior, starting in 21 of them... His only goal of the year was a game winner in the Big South Tournament win over Elon (11-15)... Also was part of the defense that gave up just 0.71 goals per game to lead the Big South.

2001: Started 17 of 19 matches he saw action in for the Chants, anchoring a defense that allowed just 1.30 goals per game.

Prior to Coastal: Transferred to CCU from the University of Cape Town, where he played for one season

High School: Graduated from Pretoria Boys in 1999... Was also a member of the School Prefect and Head of House... Played on several Provincial All-Star teams

Personal: Full name: Dario Luciano Grassini... Son of Carlos and Marion Grassini... Born: 8-27-81... Dad Carlos played professional soccer in Argentina and South Africa... Majoring in accounting and finance where he is part of the Walls Fellow Program