He is a seasoned veteran of the coaching world, with 14 years of experience, having mentored 10 receivers into NFL careers.

In addition to his work with the Receiver Academy, McCarthy oversaw the high-power offensive attack at Atlantic High School (Delray Beach, Fla.) as offensive coordinator, where the top three receivers collected 1,200 yards receiving and 13 touchdown receptions in consecutive years under his tutelage.

Prior to Atlantic and WRA, McCarthy spent three seasons at LSU as the wide receivers and kick/punt returners coach, guiding the development of several talented receivers into conference and national honors, and later professional careers.

With the Tigers, McCarthy helped develop Brandon LaFell into one of the top receivers in LSU school history, earning first-team All-SEC honors after leading the SEC in total receptions (63) and receiving TDs (8), with 929 yards, later finishing among the top five in school history in three career receiving categories; receptions, yards, and touchdowns. McCarthy also guided the rise of Terrance Toliver (2007 SEC All-Freshman) and coached Early Doucet.

In his first year with LSU, McCarthy's influence on the Tiger receivers was evident early as the squad was forced to play without senior Doucet for five games. In his absence, the Tigers' young receivers grew up quickly, with LaFell and Demetrius Byrd  stepping in as the key targets, finishing the campaign in big fashion, helping the team to a 12-2 final record and a BCS National Championship win over the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes (38-24). Doucet and LaFell caught key TD passes in the win, with Doucet leading all LSU receivers with 51 yards on seven receptions.

Despite missing five games with an injury, Doucet led LSU that year with 57 receptions for 525 yards and five touchdowns, going on to become a fourth round draft pick of the Arizona Cardinals in the 2008 NFL Draft.

McCarthy's  ability to develop a strong receiving corps was evident in his first two years at LSU, with eight different receivers catching passes, with four of those catching TD passes, in consecutive seasons (2007-08).

During his one season at UCLA, McCarthy helped the Bruins to a 7-6 mark and a berth in the Emerald Bowl. The Bruins capped their 2006 regular season with a stunning 13-9 win over second-ranked Southern California.

Prior to joining the Bruins, McCarthy held the position of wide receivers coach at the University of Central Florida for two years. While at UCF, McCarthy tutored two outstanding wide receivers, both of whom earned All-Conference USA acclaim in 2005. Brandon Marshall made 74 receptions for 1,195 yards and 11 touchdowns, while Mike Walker made 64 catches for 856 yards and eight scores. Marshall had seven games of at least 100 yards and finished the year ranked No. 22 nationally in receiving yards per game (91.9).

In his first season with the Knights, McCarthy tutored a group of wide outs that included Tavaris Capers, who finished ranked in the top 10 in UCF history in career touchdown receptions. McCarthy also assisted in the development of Luther Huggins, who led the team with 42 receptions for 585 yards. Capers inked a free agent contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, while Huggins signed a free agent contract with the Miami Dolphins following his career in Orlando.

Before arriving at UCF, McCarthy was the receivers coach at Nevada for four seasons (2000-03) and was instrumental in the development of record-setting receiver Nate Burelson, who led the nation in receptions in 2002 with 138 catches; good for 1,629 yards and 12 touchdowns. Burelson set numerous Nevada and Western Athletic Conference records, including receptions in a game with 19 and receiving yardage in a game with 326. Three of McCarthy's wide receivers at Nevada joined the NFL ranks following their careers with the Wolf Pack. Burelson was a third round pick of the Minnesota Vikings, Maurice Mann was a fifth round selection of the Cincinnati Bengals and Willie Johnson signed a free agent contract with the Miami Dolphins.

McCarthy graduated from the University of Washington in 1994 with a Bachelors in Education, playing receiver for the Huskies for three seasons. He was a member of the 1991 National Championship team at UW and was part of two Rose Bowl teams. McCarthy ranked second among wide receivers in touchdown receptions his senior season. He attended Long Beach City College for two years prior to transferring to Washington.

Following Washington, McCarthy played parts of four seasons in the Arena Football League. He began his coaching career at his alma mater, Boca Raton High School, where he spent two years (1994-95). He then coached at Ft. Lauderdale High School before moving into the college ranks at West Hills Community College in Coalinga, Calif., where he coached the secondary and special teams.

McCarthy spent two years as a defensive coaches' assistant in the NFL with the Oakland Raiders (1998-99), setting the stage for his jump to the NCAA coaching ranks with his first position at Nevada. He also served as an intern with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the summer of 1998.

Hailing from Boca Raton, Fla., McCarthy was born on July 26, 1971, in Providence, R.I. He and his wife Trisha have three sons; Guy, Nathan, and Dylan.