The Mental Performance Index: Ranking the Best Teams in Super Bowl History Author: John F. Murray, PhD Publisher: Mental Performance Inc. For More Information: www.JohnFMurray.com – 561-596-9898 – johnfmurray@mindspring.com “Dr. Murray’s MPI can be and will be the next part of sports evolution in the 21st century” –Tom Flores – Super Bowl XV and XVIII Winning Head Coach “This is a fascinating work of remarkable scope and scholarship” –Steve Sabol – President of NFL Films “This masterpiece should be required reading” –Doug Blevins – NFL Kicking Coach “Dr.… Read the rest

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Newsday – May 24, 2005 – John Hanc – Heading out for some exercise? Try leaving the headsets behind for a change. You’ll be safer, and you can still get in a great workout. Here are some tips that can help you tune in during your workout without turning on the iPod: Be sensible: Use all your senses … not just hearing.… Read the rest

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Sports Psychology Feature – December 27, 2016 – Former Miami Dolphins and current Cleveland Browns cornerback Jamar Taylor is back in a very big way. The Miami Dolphins probably should not have let him get away. His terrific play last Sunday helped the Browns to their first victory of the season, and he was rewarded for his play with a new 3-year, 15 million dollar contract extension.… Read the rest

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The process of mental training involves using strategies and methods to improve in a number of specific areas to enhance performance in sport or other high performance situations. This is somewhat different from more general or traditional psychological counseling or psychotherapy which can also be very helpful depending on the person or situation.… Read the rest

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Mar 21, 2006 – Show Me: Dr. Murray Challenges T.O. to Improve, and National TV to Cover the Discussion! Can Terrell Owens control himself and become a team player? Palm Beach, Florida — March 21, 2006 — Can Terrell Owens control himself and become a team player?… Read the rest

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Sports psychologist Dr. John Murray is providing Journal Star readers daily sports psychology updates from the Olympics. The former tennis pro and Florida resident is working with judo competitor Adler Volmar. The goal is to offer insight into the mental and psychological aspect of sports, right up to Volmar’s matches and immediately following them.… Read the rest

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CBS Sports – Dec. 9, 2009 – By Lesley Visser – Excellent footwork? Check. Concentration? Solid. Reliable forehand? Naturally. It’s when she says, “Daddy, can you take me to the bathroom?” that something seems a little strange. Racket control and two-fisted backhands aren’t unusual at a noted tennis academy, but this prospect just turned 5 years old.… Read the rest

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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

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