The Mirror – Apr 19, 2007 – John F Murray – LETTERS Pg. 51 – The worst mass shooting in US history has sparked renewed calls for an overhaul of the country’s liberal gun laws. Loner Cho Seung-Hui, 23, killed 32 students and teachers during his rampage at Virginia Tech university this week.… Read the rest
Mental Equipment Syndicated Column – August 1, 1995 – Dr. John F. Murray – Tennis is often called a “mental” sport. What does this mean? In my opinion, it accents the types of demands placed upon the player. For example, high priorities include having a well thought out pre-match strategy, making rapid and accurate decisions under fire, adjusting as necessary, and staying calm and focused.… Read the rest
Special to JohnFMurray.com – November 3, 2008 – Since opening my clinical and sports psychology practice in 1999 I’ve purposely avoided talking politics. Not that I don’t have a view or perspective. It just doesn’t feel right to pick sides publicly.… Read the rest
Jun 12, 2005 – The NY Yankees have sent a brief supportive letter in favor of Dr. John F. Murray’s mission to tear down the stigma associated with sport psychology and mental health. Thanks Yankees! Growing up, I was an avid Yankees fan in the Ft.… Read the rest
Sports Psychology Commentary – Orlando Sentinel – June 27, 2009 – Andrew Carter – Bobby Bowden has been coaching football for more than a half century, the past 33 years at Florida State, and he said recently that he’s often asked one question in particular more than most: How have the athletes changed from generation to generation?… Read the rest
Dr. Murray’s Tips on Capital Hill here from the archive vault. I recently spoke with the editors over at “The Hill” (John Solomon) the largest Capitol Hill publication. It is aimed at the 100 senators, 435 House members, 40,000 aides and tens of thousands in the influence industry whose work affects the lives of all […] Read More » March 10, 2019 – Invite Dr.… Read the rest
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
Sports psychology in Canesport Magazine – September 21, 2011 – John F Murray – Publisher’s Note: “Mind Games” is a column written for CaneSport each week by John Murray, a noted sports psychologist and author who has developed an index for evaluating the mental performance of players and coaches in games.… Read the rest
