Jan 27, 2007 – Mental Performance Index 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
Jul 12, 2007 – Click Here for ABC News Story about the Phillies and the Record 10,000 Losses Mark Dr. John F. Murray is a sports psychologist and clinical psychologist providing sports psychology and counseling services based in Palm Beach, Florida.… Read the rest
Sports Business News – Jan 17, 2008 – Howard Bloom – The classic 1933 Novel Lost Horizon written by James Hilton tells the story of Hugh Conway, A veteran member of the British diplomatic service who finds inner peace, love, and a sense of purpose in Shangri-La.… Read the rest
Mental Equipment Syndicated Column – Apr 1, 1999 – Dr. John F. Murray – Many millions of kids participate formally in sports each year. A minority of these children receive the benefits of sport psychology training along with their regular physical training.… Read the rest
Oct 23, 2007 – BigMouthFan.com – Just goes to show you that money and big time professional coaches for mega sports teams that are worth fortunes and are famous does not make you smart…here it is in a nutshell..McNabb is mediocre at best and gets his receivers brutalized by throwing passes over their heads and behind them..just… Read the rest
FOX TV – Jan 30, 2007 – Parent and Coach Fistfight at Youth Hockey Game – This is a partial transcript of “The Big Story With John Gibson,” January 30, 2007, that has been edited for clarity. JOHN GIBSON, HOST: Our “Big Sports Story” is the big fistfight that broke out over the weekend at a children’s hockey game in Connecticut.… Read the rest
Florida Today – Apr 5, 2006 David Jones – More than an hour had gone by since Florida’s 73-57 win against UCLA had given the school its first national championship in basketball. But a brutal picture stuck in the head of Gators point guard Taurean Green, and he couldn’t shake it as Monday night turned into Tuesday morning.… Read the rest
Mental Equipment Syndicated Column – Sept 1, 1998 – Dr. John F. Murray – I often receive email from anxious parents wanting to know how to squeeze another ounce of athletic success from their children. In many cases, it seems that the parents are more interested in sport than their children!… Read the rest
