Orlando Sentinel – George Diaz – December 31, 2009 – sports psychology commentary – Urban Meyer’s obsessive pursuit of perfection has been a constant in life. It’s the essence of who he is, from his days as a defensive back coach at Saint Xavier High School in Cincinnati, to the storied Swamp in Gainesville, where he has hoisted a Waterford Crystal Trophy twice to celebrate a national football championship with the Gator Nation.… Read the rest
The Star Ledger – October 15, 2009 – Brian Costa – One hundred eighty-nine days have passed since the night that changed the Angels’ season. And not one has gone by without a reminder of Nick Adenhart. His locker at Angel Stadium remains intact.… Read the rest
Tweet Sports Psychologist Dr. John F. Murray’s Lists His Favorite Quotes by and about Coaches. Feel free to suggest new ones by email: johnfmurray@mindspring.com Don Shula “The superior man blames himself. The inferior man blames others.â€? Don Shula “One thing I never want to be accused of is not working.â€?… Read the rest
September 29th, 2008 Bowling No Comments » Dr. John F. Murray has worked with bowlers at the professional and amateur levels. At first glance, bowling might seem rather straightforward in its mental demands. When you look closer, however, you soon realize the enormous complexities of changing lane patterns and wax placements, surfaces, challenges of qualifying, and the killer instinct needed to win on the final day of an ESPN televised championship to name a few.… Read the rest
FLORIDA TODAY – Jul 12, 2004 – Jeff Dalessio and John Denton – Impending deal to Miami means more meetings against Orlando. He’s 7-foot-1 and 340 pounds with arms like Popeye, tree trunks for legs and three NBA Finals MVP awards on his mantel.… Read the rest
Defeat is a way of life for Shawn Faust – Mar 18, 2008 – Craig Belcher – Since 2003, hes been on the losing side hundreds of times and is likely to lose every game he plays this year. To make matters worse, every loss hes logged as a member of the Washington Generals has been consecutive and against the same opponent — The Harlem Globetrotters.… Read the rest
AFP (Paris) – Dec 10, 2007 – Justin Davis – Just ask alpine skier Antoine Deneriaz. The Frenchman caused one of the biggest upsets of the Turin winter Olympics in 2006 when he stunned American Bode Miller and Austrian Michael Walchhofer, both former world champions, to win gold in the men’s downhill.… Read the rest
Golf Course Management Magazine – Aug 1, 2007 – Seth Jones – Whats your vice? Food? Alcohol? Tobacco? Four superintendents tell how they beat their bad habits, and experts advise how you can, too. Being a superintendent means dealing with problems: staffing shortages, water restrictions, turf disease.… Read the rest
