Jul 17, 2007 – The Mental Performance Index or “MPI” is the first ever measure of mental performance used in sport (in this case American Football). The index was developed by Dr. John F. Murray, a licensed clinical and sport performance psychologist in 2002 to demonstrate the importance of mental factors in football such as “pressure management,” “focused execution,” and “reduction of mental errors.”… Read the rest
Feb 06, 2006 – For Immediate Release Football Shrink’s Mental Performance Index Hits Grand Slam with Colts Victory, Now 4-1 Against Spread in Super Bowl Miami, FL. — February 6, 2007 — Dr. John F. Murray, a licensed clinical and sport performance psychologist (aka the “Football Shrink,” and the “Freud of Football” by the Washington Post) correctly forecast that the Indianapolis Colts would soundly defeat the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI.… Read the rest
December 10, 2008 – Dr. John F. Murray appeared on Lilian Cauldwell’s radio show last night to discuss the benefits of sports psychology and psychology in general. The interview was 30 minutes and you can hear a replay at: , scrolling to the December 9 interview and clicking on the play button.… Read the rest
Mental Equipment Syndicated Column – Jan 1, 1997 – Dr. John F. Murray – Language may be the most powerful tool ever invented to influence behavior. Language directed inward, or “self-talk,” is especially important in performance situations. Sport psychologists describe self-talk as thinking, or making internal or external statements.… Read the rest
Chicago Tribune – Aug 28, 2007 – Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz – Its 640 horsepower can be dangerous – The Lamborghini that Lance Briggs crashed on the Edens Expressway wasn’t just any old sports car. The 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster LP640 is the top-of-the-line model of the hottest sports car currently on the market, according to Anthony Nuccio, sales manager at Fox Valley Motor Cars in West Chicago.… Read the rest
Rocky Mountain News – Aaron J. Lopez – Oct. 5, 2008 – Avalanche captain Joe Sakic labored over his decision on whether to return for his 20th season beginning this year. “There were some nights when you wake up and you can’t sleep and you start thinking,” he said.… Read the rest
GOLF Magazine – May 1, 2007 – Cameron Morfit – Senior Writer – Where’d everyone go? – After falling for Sergio Garcia in 1999, American golf fans have deserted the struggling Spaniard. Is he so needy for their affection that they’ll have to come back before he wins big?… Read the rest
The Times Union (Albany, New York) – Feb 02, 2007 – Chicago Bears Hall of Fame defensive tackle Dan Hampton says his team is not getting the respect it deserves. He doesn’t mean the 2006 Bears, or the 1985 Bears, but the 1984 Bears.… Read the rest
