Orlando Sentinel – Sep 18, 2005 – Short Takes – We received this “breaking-news” e-mail this week, headlined: “Vince Spadea Makes a Public Guarantee to Achieve a Top 10 Ranking with Renewed Desire and Focus.” Our first thought was, “Vince Spadea is still playing tennis?”… Read the rest
BBC – Oct 27, 2006 – Simon Austin – “I vividly remember the Stanley knife and the blood pouring on to the floor. Come to think of it, I remember the au pair’s screams too.” With alcoholism threatening to ruin his football career and marriage, Paul McGrath slashed his wrists as he sat in his bedroom with his young son in November 1989.… Read the rest
Pioneer Press – Jan 21, 2006 – Marcus Fuller – Gophers need to adjust mind-set – Sports psychologists agree – U men need to stop dwelling on defeats – Dan Monson is starting to sound more like a motivational speaker than a basketball coach.… Read the rest
Mental Equipment Syndicated Column – Mar 1, 2001 – Dr. John F. Murray – This is the best time of the year in Florida. The weather is great and the Citrix Tennis Championships (Delray Beach) and Ericcson Open (Key Biscayne) are soon upon us.… Read the rest
Sarasota Herald Tribune – Jun 05, 2007 – Toni Whitt – When it comes to an ego-boosting job offer, psychologists say, the best policy may be to take a deep breath, forget about the money and fame and think really hard about the job.… Read the rest
Palm Beach Post – Sep 21, 2005 – Hal Habib – Michael Irvin, Emmitt Smith and Troy Aikman entered the Dallas Cowboys’ Ring of Honor on Monday night, rekindling memories of glory days for the big, blue star. Honor and glory aren’t what you would associate with what happened five years ago, when Smith rang up Irvin, his former teammate, seeking moral support, if not to give Irvin an earful about his receiving brethren.… Read the rest
Mental Equipment Syndicated Column – July 1, 1996 – Dr. John F. Murray – This month, the focus is on junior tennis players considering college tennis. I discuss the most recent workshop I conducted at the ATP Tour International Headquarters, followed by tips on selecting a college tennis program.… Read the rest
Associated Press – Apr 26, 2007 – Joe Kay – AP Sports Writer – CINCINNATI — A psychologist who helps NFL teams assess a draft pick’s character shakes his head when a troubled player is chosen, then turns out to be nothing but trouble.… Read the rest
