Pittsburgh Post-Gazette – Mark Roth – March 20, 2009 – As the Pitt Panthers begin NCAA tournament play, it’s likely their fans have a split personality. Even if they don’t want to admit it, a sizable proportion may be focused on how soon the team is going to disappoint them.… Read the rest
Los Angeles Daily News – Jon Gold – March 14, 2009 – In a parallel universe, Keith Higgins would beckon Randall Harris to the Reseda bench, put his arm around Harris’s slight shoulders, apologize for disturbing him and politely ask if he could dole out some advice.… Read the rest
Special to JohnFMurray.com – By John F. Murray, Ph.D. – August, 2010 – Warning: This article is rated R for “relationshipâ€? – Relationships and marriage are always hot topics, but this area has been covered infrequently at JohnFMurray.com and is long overdue.… Read the rest
Reuters, Times of India – December 12, 2009 – Tiger Woods is making a wise move by taking a break from the sport but faces major challenges when he returns, sports psychologists said on Saturday. Woods has announced an “indefinite” break from golf and admitted being unfaithful to his wife after a series of short-term relationships with women were reported in the media.… Read the rest
Sports Psychology Commentary – John F. Murray – July 31, 2011 – Hello everyone. I get a lot of students contacting me every year about the profession and science of sports psychology, and I try to get back to them all.… Read the rest
Tweet LA Tennis Examiner – July 8, 2011 – Rich Neher – Reviewing “Smart Tennis – How to play and win the mental game” by John F. Murray, Ph.D., 1999, 237 p. Ever since I heard legendary tennis teacher and researcher Vic Braden (jokingly, I assume) say, “Tennis is 100% mental”, I became interested in tennis books written by experts in the mental aspects of the game.… Read the rest
Over 1000 readers at www.JohnFMurray.com took part in a survey in October and November, 2007 to identify the best books ever written. Here are the results: Top 20 Books of All Time As revealed in a JohnFMurray.com survey in 2007 plus 20 honorable mention and another 58 recommended reading, bringing you a total of 98 of the best books ever … and recommended by JohnFMurray.com… Read the rest
Over 1000 readers at www.JohnFMurray.com took part in a survey in October and November, 2007 to identify the best books ever written. Here are the results: Top 20 Books of All Time As revealed in a JohnFMurray.com survey in 2007 plus 20 honorable mention and another 58 recommended reading, bringing you a total of 98 of the best books ever … and recommended by JohnFMurray.com… Read the rest
