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United States Alex Grassi is an accomplished field hockey athlete who has transitioned into coaching and board leadership, sharing his extensive experience with aspiring players and contributing to the sport's development.
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Alex Grassi, originally from Brookeville, MD, began his extensive field hockey career in 1997 after being introduced to the sport by his elementary physical education teacher. He quickly became involved, playing in the Cal Cup U-12 Mixed Division with his school team, the Ocelots. His early talent was recognized when, in 2003, at the age of 16, he was named to the U-16 U.S. Men’s National Team. This marked the beginning of a distinguished career representing the United States on the international stage. He continued his academic pursuits at Franklin and Marshall College and later completed graduate school at San Diego State University.
Grassi’s commitment to field hockey deepened over the years. He was selected for the U-21 USMNT in 2007 and contributed to a bronze medal finish at the 2008 Junior Pan American Championship. By 2012, he had officially joined the senior U.S. Men’s National Team, a goal he had pursued since childhood. Throughout his 13 years on the national team, Grassi participated in numerous international events, earning 71 senior international outdoor caps and 10 indoor caps. He accumulated significant achievements, including a bronze medal at the 2017 Pan American Cup in Lancaster, PA, a silver at the 2019 3 Nations Invitational, and gold medals at the 2016 World League Round 1 and the 2018 Hockey Series Open. He also competed in the Pan American Games in Toronto in 2015.
After 22 years within the U.S. field hockey system, Alex Grassi announced his retirement from the U.S. Men’s National Team in April 2025. He concluded his playing career with 17 outdoor goals and 2 indoor goals. Following his retirement, Grassi intends to remain actively involved in the sport through coaching in the greater Washington, D.C. area, leveraging his over a decade of coaching experience. He has also served on the USA Field Hockey Board of Directors as an Athlete Representative since 2019 and currently chairs the Athlete Advisory Committee, demonstrating his continued dedication to the growth and support of field hockey in the United States.
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