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Aoife McCarthy, Mullingar, Ireland

Name: Aoife McCarthy

Date of birth: 11/26/1992

Height: 5 ft.

Dominant hand: Right

Hometown/where you live now: Mullingar, Ireland

Coach (now/ever): Robbie McCarthy, Sr. (father)

Sparring partner(s) at home: Dad and Robbie Jr.

Most important win in a tournament and most satisfying win in a tournament: Playing Sandy Ng at the USHA Collegiate Nationals 2013

Best tournament ever won: USHA Nationals Doubles

How long have you been playing: 15 years

What do you do for work: Student

What are your goals in handball going forward: To keep improving

What are your goals for the WR48 season: To play my best and try to qualify for the Player’s Championship

Favorite handball tournament: Simple Green U.S. Open

How do you prepare for Race events: Try to play a lot of games

What do you love about handball: Traveling abroad and learning new skills

Favorite pro player (now or ever): Anna Engle

How would you describe your game: Aggressive

What is your best shot: Back wall kill

Given the choice, what top Women’s Race 4 Eight event would you most like to play: Salt Lake City

Who has inspired you to play this game at such a high level: Robbie Sr. (dad)

Who do you think is the best player of all time: Catriona Casey

Which pro would you most like to have played in his prime: Anna Engle

DV: David Vincent formed the World Players of Handball in 2005 and ushered live handball viewing into our living rooms for the first time. Since its inception, the World Players of Handball has broadcast over 1,500 matches live. Dave Vincent serves as the lead play-by-play announcer for virtually all matches, combining his unique perspective and personality with a lifetime of handball experience. DV brings 25 years of broadcast radio experience (in Oregon and California) to World Players of Handball & ESPN broadcasts and provides professionalism and wit to the amazing game of handball. DV also serves as the Executive Director of the World Player of Handball at the WPH headquarters in Tucson, AZ, working daily to grow the game of handball through innovation.
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