Soccer Coaching Psychology with Tom Bates Extremely different reactions from the most extreme of dramas – the sort of which have become the new norm for the Champions League. That is as many as in the 22 years of Champions League football before that. … Read the rest
Special to JohnFMurray.com – April 5, 2020 – By John F Murray – The world is going to eventually recover from Covid-19 and sports are going to be a huge and welcome benefit of that recovery for the teams and athletes involved. … Read the rest
Mental Equipment Syndicated Column – Nov 1, 1996 – Dr. John F. Murray – This month we examine a truly terrifying emotion in tennis …fear! Do you remember the last time you were struck by fear in a match? If it threw off your performance on a decisive point, you have plenty of company!… Read the rest
Sports Illustrated – Dr. John F. Murray Profile – Sports Psychologist – October 14, 2003 – Work in Sports Feature by Mike McNulty – What started as a routine sideline interview after a typical preseason NFL game between the Miami Dolphins and Atlanta Falcons, quickly turned into a serious, heart-felt discussion of mental illness.… Read the rest
Dec 22, 2005 – One of Dr. Murray’s favorite clients, New York pro bowler Tommy Delutz Jr., notifies us today that he has launched his official website. It is of the highest technical sophistication and offers sections on the pro tour, his hobby of comedy, photos of friends including world class comedians and pro baseball players, a calander of his events, a message board and links.… Read the rest
Nov 4, 2005 – {Note from Dr. Murray: Phil Richards writes a good article in accurately describing the truth of winning streaks and losing streaks which cannot be ignored, but Phil will be the first to say that I did not in any way make a prediction on this game or claim that the Pats have the Colts number!… Read the rest
The Wichita Eagle – Jul 7, 2007 – Jeffrey Parson – {John Murray, one of the nation’s foremost sports psychologists, said “attribution research” looks to discover what players perceive as the cause of their performance or success} John Elway will not throw a touchdown pass today — unless it’s in pregame warmups with the Arena Football League team he owns.… Read the rest
The Salt Lake Tribune – Jay Drew – November 20, 2008 – PROVO – Along with winning 31 of his last 34 football games, Brigham Young University’s straight-laced, youthful-looking football coach, Bronco Mendenhall, has become rather adept at picking slogans. You know, those catchy phrases that are often associated with political campaigns, words such as […] Read More »… Read the rest
