Mental Equipment Syndicated Column – Jul 1, 1997 – Dr. John F. Murray – Although tennis and other physical activities are usually considered excellent forms of stress relief, the serious competitive athlete often experiences stress similar to an ambitious corporate executive or overworked waitress.… Read the rest
Special to JohnFMurray.com – Happy New Year 2015 from Sports Psychologist Dr. John F. Murray – Palm Beach, FL – Jan 4, 2015 – It was late in 1999 that I finished my post-doctoral training requirements, passed the Florida state licensing exam, and began working as one of a handful of legitimate and licensed clinical and sports psychologists in America.… Read the rest
Mental Equipment Syndicated Column – Jul 1, 2001 – Dr. John F. Murray – In our serious quest toward improving mental and physical skills, one important ingredient is often overlooked — humor. Coaches in all sports including tennis are advised at times to heed the wisdom of the best comedians.… Read the rest
The Times Union (Albany, New York) – Feb 02, 2007 – Chicago Bears Hall of Fame defensive tackle Dan Hampton says his team is not getting the respect it deserves. He doesn’t mean the 2006 Bears, or the 1985 Bears, but the 1984 Bears.… Read the rest
Expertly Selected by Dr. John F Murray We Help People Who are Like Us The psychology of affiliation is fascinating. People like those who are just like us. It’s not simply this. We have a tendency to really help those who are similar to us.… Read the rest
New York Times – Apr 4, 2006 – Joakim Noah and his Florida Gators were too much for U.C.L.A. tonight, routing the Bruins in the N.C.A.A. title game, 73-57. The championship for Billy Donovan’s team comes 10 years after Steve Spurrier led the Gators to a title in that “other” sport.… Read the rest
Sports psychology in Canesport Magazine – October 19, 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
Newsday – Jun 12, 2006 – John Hanc – Several people said, ‘I felt so much lighter on my feet. Where can I buy this stuff? Gina Gelman can’t remember exactly when she got the earrings. All she knows is that they probably weren’t very expensive, that they’re nothing really special to look at – and that she can’t possibly run a race without having them on.… Read the rest
