Apr 29, 2007 – {Congrats Nick Taylor! See from this article below: Noted performance psychologist John F. Murray annually selects a list of the top 100 performing individuals living, people who epitomize “the principles and lessons of high performance psychology.” Among the athletes to make it this year are Brett Favre, Dwyane Wade, Tiger Woods — and Nick Taylor.… Read the rest
Sports psychology column – September 7, 2009 – Dr. John F. Murray – Careless mistakes caused by distractions are all too common in football. Two important elements of attentional control, selective attention and concentration, are discussed followed by tips for improving attentional control during games for players at every position.… Read the rest
Sports Psychology Column – Nov 1, 2001 – Dr. John F. Murray – Talent, desire and mind-body skills all work together to enhance performance. This increases the probability that success will occur, but the opponent has to cooperate before winning actually takes place.… Read the rest
Dec 15, 2005 – SI.com (Inside the NBA) – Andrew Lawrence – In the NBA, Retiring is Only a Prelude to Returning – Former Miami Heat coach Stan Van Gundy now appears to have his priorities in order. At an age when most NBA coaches are hitting their stride, Van Gundy, 46, is calling it quits, abruptly resigning this week as coach of the Heat after 2 1/4 seasons.… Read the rest
Indianapolis Star – Jan 28, 2007 – Phillip Wilson – AND ANOTHER FIELD: Dr. John F. Murray, a licensed clinical and sport performance psychologist, sent an email in which he compares the Colts and Bears on a mental performance index, his invention to measure the degree to which a team plays to perfection.… Read the rest
San Antonio Express- News – Oct 18, 2007 – Claudia Zapata – Most people don’t “whoo!” but if you’re a gym regular, it’s likely you’ve run across a “whoo-er!” A whoo-er is that cheerleader type who yells “whoo-hoo!” in the middle of a step class or yeah after a good punch in kickboxing.… Read the rest
Mental Equipment Syndicated Column – Mar 1, 1996 – Dr. John F. Murray – At what age should junior tennis players be introduced to the principles of Sport Psychology? The answer certainly varies by individual, as maturity level and intrinsic motivation play huge roles.… Read the rest
Mental Equipment Syndicated Column – Feb 1, 2000 – Dr. John F. Murray – We must all continue to acquire sport psychology strategies, tips and theories to maintain our competitive edge. When used regularly, these “tools” help reduce distractions, enhance performance, and improve enjoyment in competitive endeavors.… Read the rest
