In 1976, Ebert and his teammates went to the state high school championship game where they lost to Oakville High School, which was coached by Jim Bokern. Following high school, Ebert attended Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIU-E) where he played on the men’s soccer team from 1977 to 1979.
In 1976, Ebert and his teammates participated in the state high school championship game against Oakville High School, led by coach Jim Bokern. Following high school, Ebert went on to attend Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIU-E) where he played soccer for the men's team from 1977 to 1979.