Cascio grew up in Chandler, Arizona and attended Hamilton High School, where he was a three time All State soccer player.
In addition to playing soccer, he was a member of Hamilton's 2003 Arizona state football championship team.
[1] Cascio attended Seattle University, playing on the men's soccer team from 2003 to 2006.
His freshman season as Seattle won the Division II NCAA soccer championship.
Having been unable to secure a professional contract, Cascio signed with Seattle Wolves of the USL Premier Development League for the 2009 season.