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Category: Press

Super Bowl Prediction: Why the “Freud of Football” Picks New England 27-24

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🏆 DR. MURRAY’S SUPER BOWL PREDICTION NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS: 27 SEATTLE SEAHAWKS: 24 “While common wisdom suggests a Seattle blowout, my Mental Performance Index (MPI) analysis reveals a hidden psychological edge for the Patriots.” As the world prepares for tomorrow’s Super Bowl, the air is thick with “expert” opinions suggesting that Seattle’s defense will simply blow New England away.… Read the rest

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Noted Sports Psychologist Says Jets Used Their Brains More In Second Half Of The Season

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| Football Vault, Press, Sports Psychology
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Famed sports psychologist Dr. John Murray says the Jets rose up his Mental Performance Index as the season went on – Kristian Dyer – Jan 6, 2020 Not only did the New York Jets show a drastic turnaround over the second half of the season, going 6-2 to close out the year, they also showed more brains.… Read the rest

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Dr. John F Murray on Front Page of the Boca Raton News Discusses Sports Psychology

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| Media Vault, Press, Sports Psychology

This article was originally published by the Boca Raton News and features insights from Dr. John F. Murray. It is archived here for educational purposes. For more information on mental performance coaching or psychological services, or to schedule a consultation, visit my Sports Psychology Services page.… Read the rest

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ASK THE EXPERT: HE DOESN’T SHRINK FROM GETTING IN JOCKS’ HEADS

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This article was originally published by the Detroit News and features insights from Dr. John F. Murray. It is archived here for educational purposes. Detroit Free Press – June 4, 2006 – Mark Francescutti – Are sports really mind over matter?… Read the rest

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Tennis Europe Talks with Sports Psychologist

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This article was originally published by Tennis Europe and features insights from Dr. John F. Murray. It is archived here for educational purposes. For more information on mental performance coaching or psychological services, or to schedule a consultation, visit my Sports Psychology Services page.… Read the rest

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Canada’s Top Tennis Magazine Interviews Dr. John F Murray about Smart Tennis

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I was featured in an extensive interview with Canada’s premier tennis magazine to discuss the mental performance strategies found in my best-selling book, Smart Tennis. In this feature, we dive deep into the psychology of winning, exploring how athletes can maintain focus under the highest levels of pressure.… Read the rest

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Recruiting Column: A mental and physical balance

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This article was originally published by USA Today and features insights from Dr. John F. Murray. It is archived here for educational purposes. USA Today – Ross Hawler – April 8, 2016 – USA TODAY High School Sports has a weekly column on the recruiting process.… Read the rest

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11 Secrets of Sports Psychologists

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This article was originally published by Mental Floss Magazine and features insights from Dr. John F. Murray. It is archived here for educational purposes Mental Floss Magazine – Suzanne Raga – September 1, 2017 – Sports psychologists help athletes of all types achieve optimal results on the court, field, or track.… Read the rest

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Sports psychologist: Anxiety often root of performance problems

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NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla., June 3, 2024 – When sports 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 and sports psychology, but he didn’t know whether the general public would pay for what might be called nothing more than an idea.… Read the rest

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FOCUS ON TASK, KEEP COOL, AND YOU CAN RIDE IN STYLE

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This article was originally published by the Cincinnati Enquirer and features insights from Dr. John F. Murray. It is archived here for educational purposes Cincinnati Enquirer – John Eckberg – Crosstown Shootout highlight is when underdog wins prize – Mike Zilliox turned his XU hat around backward, then ambled out onto the floor at halftime at the Crosstown Shootout basketball game between University of Cincinnati and Xavier in January.… Read the rest

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Washington Post: John F Murray is the Freud of Football

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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

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NFL Mental Performance Secrets: Interview with Dr. John F. Murray

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This broadcast appeared on multiple CBS affiliates and features an extensive interview with Dr. John F. Murray. It is archived here for educational purposes TV Broadcast – What separates elite NFL athletes from the rest? It isn’t just physical talent-it’s the “mental game.”… Read the rest

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

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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

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