Adam “Weekend at Bernie’s” Bernhard is a Harvard educated attorney who brings his courtroom wits to the handball court, putting his opponents to the test on virtually every rally, keeping the ball out of their strike zones and forcing them to play long and grueling rallies. This Texas handball legend has amassed dozens of major titles in the Lone Star State and has proven that he can compete against the best in the world on the R48. Now Bernie is a force on the WPH Icebreaker tour, making the final in his first Icebreaker and preparing for his second start in the middle of June. Can Bernie litigate the WPH Rapid Fire Challenge? Let’s find out!
Bernie’s Rapid Fire Challenge
- Best city to play: Tucson
- Who is your toughest opponent: Any R48 top 10 player
- Fastest person in handball: Emmett Peixoto
- Who is the hardest hitter in handball: Paul Brady
- Best server in handball: Paul Brady
- Best off-hand in handball: Paul Brady
- Handball hero: The WPH
- Favorite court: Top secret Texas backyard 3 wall court
- Player with the best offense: Paul Brady
- Player with the best defense: Vic Perez
- Most satisfying tournament victory: (recently) LAAC pre-qualifier
- Most disappointing loss: One does not stand out, but have had plenty
- Most important title to win: USHA Four-wall Nationals
- Favorite doubles partner: Dad
- Longest match you ever played: 2.5 hours
- Favorite sport besides handball: Hockey
- Favorite tournament (ever): Driscoll three wall
- Best match you’ve ever played: Participating in the longest qualifier final in WPH history was fun
- Best match you’ve ever watched: Chapman v. Brady 2004
- Title you’d most like to win: R48 main draw match
- Favorite sport to play besides handball: Squash
- Favorite athlete (any sport): Bo Jackson
- What is your favorite book: The Reason for God HERE
- What is your favorite movie: Karate Kid I, II, or III
- What your favorite tv show: Cobra Kai
- Most important shot in handball: Hitting the ball where you are aiming.
- Your best shot: Back wall
- Legend you’d most like to play in his/her prime: Chapman
- Best Fans in Handball: Those who yell and cheer
David Fink
WPH Senior Writer