Name: Robbie McCarthy
Date of birth: 09/13/1987
Height: 6 ft.
Dominant hand: Right
Hometown/where you live now: Mullingar, Ireland
Coach (now/ever): Robbie McCarthy Sr. (father)
Sparring partner(s) at home: Brian Carroll
Most important win in a tournament and most satisfying win in a tournament: Beating Eoin Kennedy in the 60×30 All Ireland Final in 2011
Best tournament ever won: Simple Green U.S. Open 2011
How long have you been playing: 23 years
What do you do for work: Factory work
What are your goals for the R48 season: To make it to Salt Lake City
Favorite handball tournament: 60×30 All Ireland Senior Championship
How do you prepare for Race events: Book flight
What do you love about handball: Traveling abroad and the skills and challenges that handball presents
Favorite pro player: Luis Moreno, Mando Ortiz, Dave Fink
How would you describe your game: Shooter
What is your best shot: Serve
Given the choice, what top R48 event would you most like to play: Simple Green U.S. Open
Who has inspired you to play this game at such a high level: Father
Who do you think is the best player of all time: Ducksy Walsh
Which pro would you most like to have played in his prime: Naty Alvarado, Sr.