Tim McKay

Research Exercise Physiologist

How long have you worked in Pediatrics?   3 years

What is your favorite thing about your job? Seeing the children light up when they see the sports lab.

What is your hometown?
Kokomo, Indiana

What is your favorite movie?
Rocky 2

Tell us about your family:
My wife is a nurse in the ER at Norton Audubon. Everyday she is fighting this horrible disease on the frontline and is a true hero! My oldest daughter is 13 years old and a member of her school’s color guard squad. She is a future Cardinal and as sweet as can be. My youngest daughter is 7 months old and just cut her first two teeth. She does a fantastic job of keeping me young.

Do you have pets?
We have two rescue bully breed dogs. Brutus is 9 years old and Mickey is 7. They are much fun and fantastic cuddle’s!

What are you doing, where are you going, for your next vacation?
That is tough right now. We tend to go to the Blue Ridge mountains for vacation but unsure of what the future holds right now.

As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to be an NFL football scout.  I LOVE football and have always had a strong interest in identifying talent and building a team!

What is one of your proudest accomplishments?
Outside of family moments, Winning the outstanding graduate student award for the University of Louisville Exercise Physiology master’s program.

What is your favorite quote?
"Hard Work Pays Off!" - Author unknown

What was your first job?
Detassling corn.

What is your favorite ice cream?
Coconut chocolate chip from Graeters