Mental Equipment Syndicated Column – Jun 1, 1996 – Dr. John F. Murray – It’s often said that all’s fair in love and war. What about tennis? What are the limits of acceptable behavior in this game shrouded by noble traditions?… Read the rest
Mental Equipment Syndicated Column – Aug 1, 2000 – Dr. John F. Murray – The enormous and diverse benefits of sport and exercise have been well documented. A special bonus reported in the sport psychology literature is called runner’s high. It involves a sudden unexpected sensation of joy, increased satisfaction, connection with nature and perception of power.… Read the rest
Mental Equipemnt Syndicated Column – Sep 1, 1997 – Dr. John F. Murray – If you are a tennis player, coach, or parent, you might believe that success could only be achieved through the most complete and total pursuit of excellence.… Read the rest
Dec 17, 2005 – JohnFMurray.com – Feature – The famous philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer once stated that each new truth in history passes through three stages: First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. And third, it is accepted as self-evident.… Read the rest
Mental Equipment Syndicated Column – Nov 1, 1997 – Dr. John F. Murray – What does it mean to say that an athlete displayed outstanding competitiveness? How can you become more competitive and successful in tennis? This month we’ll take another tool from the mental equipment stockpile and add it to your personal arsenal.… Read the rest
The Times-Union – Jan 12, 2008 – Michael Dirocco – Appalachian State running back Kevin Richardson and his teammates weren’t in awe of the Michigan football team or its storied history. “We went out there and looked at them as human beings like we are,” he said.… Read the rest
Mental Equipment Syndicated Column – Apr 1, 1996 – Dr. John F. Murray – In this month’s article, I encourage adult tennis players to participate in two activities to boost their game in a short period of time: (1) sport psychology training seminars, and (2) adult tennis camps.… Read the rest
Tennis Week – Dec 21, 2005 – Richard Pagliaro – He may be the only man in tennis to party with John McEnroe, double date with Andy Roddick, question James Blake’s sportsmanship, spend a wild weekend in Vegas with Andre Agassi and bounce back from a record 21-match losing streak to produce the best tennis of his life.… Read the rest
