Pittsburgh Tribune-Review – Jul 11, 2007 – Eric Heyl – No one is suggesting an intervention. Not just yet. But given his increasingly compulsive behavior, it has become obvious that Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl has a condition for which he should seek help.… Read the rest
Bloomberg Wire Service – Oct 5, 2005 – Scott Soshnick – Hockey Missed Chance to End Fighting – National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman, whose league hits the ice tonight after a labor dispute wiped out last season, contends that fighting is a necessary part of his sport.… Read the rest
FOX TV – Jan 30, 2007 – Parent and Coach Fistfight at Youth Hockey Game – This is a partial transcript of “The Big Story With John Gibson,” January 30, 2007, that has been edited for clarity. JOHN GIBSON, HOST: Our “Big Sports Story” is the big fistfight that broke out over the weekend at a children’s hockey game in Connecticut.… Read the rest
Mental Equipment Syndicated Column – Feb 1, 1999 – Dr. John F. Murray – I hope you all enjoyed the Australian Open, whether up close in person or via satellite. This month, we’ll take a look at a few of the psychological skills displayed in the finals.… Read the rest
Individuals seeking improved mental toughness in sport or work, or just psychological counseling for improved mental health, are Dr. John F Murray’s clients. Professional sports franchises seeking to help their players benefit too. The goal is always to achieve greater success and well-being.… Read the rest
Mental Equipment Syndicated Column – May 1, 1999 – Dr. John F. Murray – I enjoy assisting performers of all ages in all sports, but the majority of my work is admittedly with kids and young adults. It’s a shame that most people in the United States play competitive sports in their youth, only to later replace their cleats, helmets, bats and rackets for an easy boy chair, TV, fast food and another helping of hamburger helper.… Read the rest
Sports Psychology Excerpts – from pages 54-55 of the book “The Mental Performance Index: Ranking the Best Teams in Super Bowl History” by John F Murray (World Audience, 2011): Stephan and I had often discussed the misconception about talking to a psychologist or counselor that seemed to exist in our society, and especially in some […] Read More »… Read the rest
Newsday – Jan 17, 2006 – John Hanc – Fitness, Heath/Science – If ever Maria Diglio needed a friend, it was on July 23, 2005. The previous morning, Diglio, a 41-year-old attorney from Garden City, had left her two children with her ex-husband and driven upstate to Lake Placid to compete in the Ironman USA triathlon.… Read the rest
