Mental Equipment Syndicated Column – Sept 1, 2001 – Dr. John F. Murray – As a sport psychologist, Im always looking for ways to help players gain the mental edge. This can be accomplished in many ways, but the correct attitude and drive are necessary before any technique or strategy can be properly implemented.… Read the rest
The News-Press (Fort Myers, FL) – Jan 2, 2001 – Betsy Clayton – Lee County is one of 110 communities nationwide that will receive money for the U.S. Tennis Association’s fourth year of its growth campaign. The five-year national plan is a $50 million commitment to boost tennis participation.… Read the rest
Jul 17, 2007 – 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 Column – Apr 2, 2002 – By Dr. John F. Murray – South Florida was recently invaded by some of the top tennis players in the world in three consecutive tournaments. I had the privilege to work with players and cover the International Tennis Championships of Delray Beach for the Tennis Server.… Read the rest
PALM BEACH, Fla. Dec. 8, 2005 – When sport performance psychologist John F. Murray decided to auction the idea of “Confidence” on eBay he had no idea how much interest this auction would draw. Top athletes and film stars use mental coaches, but he didn’t know whether the general public would pay for what might be called nothing more than an idea.… Read the rest
The Independent (London) – Dec 2, 2003 – John Roberts – In the real world, enthusiastic players at all levels may be able to raise their game with tips from Smart Tennis, by John F Murray (Jossey- Bass, San Francisco, $ 19.95 pounds 11.50 ).… Read the rest
Tweet Sports psychology special report from Dr. John F. Murray: CBS SPORTS’ LESLEY VISSER TO BREAK NEW GROUND AS FIRST WOMAN ANALYST FOR NFL GAME ON TELEVISION Lesley Visser, who is writing the epilogue for Dr. Murray’s new book “The Mental Performance Index: Ranking the Best Teams in Super Bowl History” will Serve as Analyst […] Read More »… Read the rest
Mental Equipment Syndicated Column – Oct 1, 1998 – Dr. John F. Murray – You might believe that your mental equipment toolbox is full. What more can you possibly do to develop a stronger mental game? Even if you’ve been exposed to massive amounts of information, all this advice and encouragement is no good unless real learning takes place.… Read the rest
