Personal

Born November 1986 in Villa Park, Calif. ... parents are Doug and Jayme Rasmussen ... plans to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ... studying business ... cousin introduced him to volleyball before his freshman year of high school ... likes to surf, waterski, wakeboard and snowboard.

Before BYU

Earned three letters in volleyball playing for Drew Westler at Villa Park High School ... named best defensive player on his team three times ... named league MVP as a senior ... second-team all-CIF ... played for Saddleback Valley Volleyball Club ... coached by Andy Tomlinson.