December 2025 -

Washington Post: John F Murray is the Freud of Football “John F Murray is the Freud of Football”The Washington Post This article was originally published by the Washington Post and features insights from Dr. John F. Murray. It is archived here for educational purposes Washington Post – Feb 5, 2005 – Don Oldenb – Washington Post: John F Murray is the Freud of Football urg – Football Fans, Calling It as They Foresee It – John F.… Read the rest

Turn Setbacks Into Comebacks: A Guide to Failure in Sports

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| Blog, Sports Psychology

By Dr. John F. Murray Losing a game isn’t just a loss. It’s one of the most critical parts of an athlete’s development. Real, meaningful progress kicks in when an athlete learns to see a setback not as a final judgment, but as a set of data points telling them exactly what to improve.… Read the rest

Sports Psychology Basketball: A Guide to Mental Toughness

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| Blog, General Sports Vault, Sports Psychology

By Dr. John F. Murray Sports psychology is about training your mind to sharpen your game on the court. It’s how you turn mental skills like focus, confidence, and resilience into a real competitive advantage. And it’s not just some secret weapon for the pros—it’s a set of practical tools for any player who wants to be their best when the game is on the line.… Read the rest

Sports Psychology Tennis How to Master Your Mental Game

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| Blog, Sports Psychology, Tennis Vault

When it comes to tennis, sports psychology is all about applying proven mental skills training to sharpen your performance, focus, and resilience right there on the court. It’s not just a fix for when things go wrong; think of it as a proactive tool for building a serious competitive edge.… Read the rest

Golf Sport Psychology: Master Focus to Lower Your Scores

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| Blog, Golf Vault, Sports Psychology

By Dr. John F. Murray We’ve all been there. You have a fantastic session on the range, striping iron after iron, only to watch it all fall apart on the course. That frustrating gap between practice and performance? It’s almost never about your swing.… Read the rest

Mastering Confidence: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome at Work with Actionable Tips

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| Blog, Business & Leadership Vault

By Dr. John F. Murray Tackling imposter syndrome isn’t about just “thinking positive.” It starts with something far more fundamental: learning to spot its sneaky, persistent patterns in your own thoughts. Once you can recognize that internal voice that chalks your wins up to luck or makes you fear being “found out,” you can start to dismantle it.… Read the rest

Psychology Today: Lessons for All of Us from a Sports Psychologist

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| Media Vault, Press, Sports Psychology

This article was originally published by Psychology Today and features an extensive interview with Dr. John F. Murray. It is archived here for educational purposes Psychology Today – Marty Nemko – The Eminents Interview – After conducting today’s The Eminents interview with sports psychologist John F.… Read the rest

Mastering Motivation in Sport for Unlocking Peak Performance

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| Blog, Sports Psychology

What separates a good athlete from a truly great one? Physical talent gets you in the game, but the defining factor is almost always an invisible force: motivation. This isn’t just about getting hyped up before a big match. It’s the deep, underlying engine that powers an athlete through grueling 5 a.m.… Read the rest