Group dynamics activities assignment (Sport Psychology) Master of Science, with a Concentration in Sport and Exercise Psychology. The field of sport and exercise psychology is an interdisciplinary science that explores the relationship between various psychological factors and participation in sport and/or physical activity. … Read the rest
Dr. John F. Murray is often interviewed about the challenges of playing golf at a high level, and has often stated that golf is the most difficult sport mentally. Golf psychology has grown into a major area of consulting. While other sports like soccer, football, and even tennis allow a physical outlet and engage many more basic physical needs such as endurance, speed and the ability to take a hit physically, the challenge in golf is immense because the time of hitting the ball is so short compared with the 99.9% of other time spent getting ready for that big moment of ball contact.… Read the rest
Chicago Tribune – Aug 28, 2007 – Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz – Its 640 horsepower can be dangerous – The Lamborghini that Lance Briggs crashed on the Edens Expressway wasn’t just any old sports car. The 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster LP640 is the top-of-the-line model of the hottest sports car currently on the market, according to Anthony Nuccio, sales manager at Fox Valley Motor Cars in West Chicago.… Read the rest
JohnFMurray.com – Dec 17, 2004 – Feature – As Discussed on BBC Radio by Host Anita Anand & Dr. John F. Murray. Thank you very much to all who participated in the Violence in Sports Survey. You have spoken and your comments have been tabulated in this report which aims to help improve sports by […] Read More »… Read the rest
Bergen County Record – Jun 13, 2005 – Greg Mattura – You’re at the first tee, preparing for the swing that will set the tone for the entire round, perhaps the entire day. If it’s in the fairway, it means a good round, and probably a good day.… Read the rest
Sports psychologist Dr. John F. Murray presents some of his favorite quotes to help athletes, coaches, and those in business remain confident, focused and ready for battle. In honor of the 2014 Olympic games in Sochi, here are 25 inspirational Olympic Games quotes that capture the heart of sports psychology “The Olympics have been with the world since 776 B.C.,… Read the rest
Quick Tennis Psychology Tips by John F Murray, PhD ADVICE FOR TENNIS PARENTS One of the biggest issues in tennis and sports psychology is parents and how their behavior impacts junior player development and well-being. Coaches and other sports psychologists I talk with tell me that it is THE number one issue!… Read the rest
May 28, 2006 – ACE Magazine Great Britain – Several weeks before Dr. John F. Murray’s annual Smart Tennis Sport Psychology Workshop and year of follow-up mental coaching, ACE Magazine, Britain’s biggest tennis magazine, has made “Smart Tennis: How to Play and Win the Mental Game” one of their favorite books in their 2006 Summer Special edition.… Read the rest
