Paul Brady WPH Rapid Fire Challenge

WPH Press

Five consecutive world titles, 11 USHA Four Wall National Titles, and 15 Race 4 Eight titles has unquestionably made Paul Brady one of the greatest players to ever play the sport. Brady brings an unmatched attention to detail, preparation, focus, physical fitness and shot making to the sport, leaving nothing to chance and winning more than 95% of the matches he has played since 2005. Brady lost just three tournament matches from 2004-2015, undoubtedly one of the most dominant eras of any athlete in any sport’s history. Brady lives by the mantra, “Losing is not an option,” and proves it every time he steps on the court.

Brady’s dominance has been matched only by his desire to maintain his privacy and aura, but now “The Gunner” is opening up on this special edition of the WPH Rapid Fire Challenge.

Paul Brady WPH Rapid Fire Challenge

1. Best city to play: Los Angeles
2. Who was/is your toughest opponent: Over the course of my career David Chapman (RIP); right now Killian Carroll is the guy to beat
3. Fastest person in handball: Killian Carroll
4. Who is the hardest hitter in handball: Mando Ortiz
5. Best server in handball: Sean Lenning
6. Best off-hand in handball: Mando Ortiz
7. Handball hero: Vince Munoz
8. Favorite court: Los Caballeros, Orange County
9. Player with the best offense: Martin Mulkerrins 
10. Player with the best defense: Diarmuid Nash/ Robbie McCarthy
11. Most satisfying tournament victory: My first pro stop win- Milwaukee December 2002
12. Most disappointing loss: I am divided between three one point losses unfortunately, all of which were defining matches in my career-All Ireland Final 2004 V Tony Healy; US Open Quarter Final 2008 V Luis Moreno; US National Final 2016 V Killian Carroll 
13. Most important title to win: US Nationals
14. Favorite doubles partner: Hmmm…Michael Finnegan!
15. Longest match you ever played: US National Final V Tony Healy- Kansas City 2008
16. Favorite sport besides handball: Gaelic Football
17. Favorite tournament (ever): US Nationals 2002, Las Vegas, Nevada
18. Best match you’ve ever played: World Open Final 2006 V Tony Healy- Edmonton, Canada
19. Best match you’ve ever watched: Vince Munoz V Naty Alvarado Jr.- US Nationals Semi-Final- Minneapolis 2000
20. Title you’d most like to win: US Nationals
21. Favorite sport to play besides handball: Gaelic Football
22. Favorite athlete (any sport): Roger Federer
23. What is your favorite book: Man’s Search For Meaning (Viktor E. Frankl)
24. What is your favorite movie: Forrest Gump
25. What your favorite tv show: Any interesting documentary 
26. Most important shot in handball: Serve
27. Your best shot: Killshot
28. Legend you’d most like to play in his prime: Naty Alvarado Sr.
29. Best Fans in Handball: Tucson handball supporters 

David Fink

WPH Senior Writer