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Robbie McCarthy, County Meath, Ireland

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.

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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