New York Times & International Herald Tribune – Jun 12, 2007 – Damon Hack – OAKMONT, Pa., June 11 â€â€? Three years ago, at the lush and leafy K Club near Dublin, Ireland, Thomas Bjorn walked off the course in the middle of his round on the European Tour, saying he was fighting demons in his head.… Read the rest
Mental Equipment Syndicated Column – Oct 1, 1996 – Dr. John F. Murray – This month we examine the painful topic of athletic injuries (ouch!) … and offer some tips for successful coping. Injuries were recently described as the greatest source of stress, and single most important issue in sports.… Read the rest
Sports psychology in Canesport Magazine – October 26, 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
Mental Equipment Syndicated Column – Dec 1, 2000 – Dr. John F. Murray – The best performers in any competition continually upgrade their knowledge and technique to stay ahead. A small percentage of them also train their mental skills through procedures discussed in this column such as imagery, positive self-talk, and goal setting.… Read the rest
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
Mental Equipment Syndicated Column – Nov 1, 1998 – Dr. John F. Murray – If you’re a serious athlete, and you’ve been sarcastic, quarrelsome, and irritable in recent weeks, this may not indicate a severe personal problem or a mood disorder.… Read the rest
Mental Equipemnt Syndicated Column – Sep 1, 1997 – Dr. John F. Murray – If you are a tennis player, coach, or parent, you might believe that success could only be achieved through the most complete and total pursuit of excellence.… Read the rest
India Times – Sep 28, 2007 – Avijit Ghosh – NEW DELHI, September 28: Six sixes in an over is the ultimate thrill of batsmanship. And if BCCIs recent Rs 1 crore announcement is any indication, it is also the most rewarding.… Read the rest
