John F. Murray, Ph.D.

Accolades: Comments about Dr. Murray

"Dr. Murray helped me move in the right direction after a slump." -Vincent Spadea (former #19 world ranking in tennis), 2002 "Your research went very well and your attitude toward the players on the 1996 National Champion Florida Gators football team was just right, balancing a friendly yet disciplined approach." -Chris Patrick, University of Florida Assistant Athletic Director, 1997 "On behalf of myself and the community, I wish to applaud your hard work and dedication. Your commitment to the betterment of our community throughout your career has set you apart from your peers, and is indeed worth of commendation. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I may ever be of assistance." -Mark Foley, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. "Even before the game you have already helped. Thanks!" -Jimmy Johnson, Miami Dolphins Head Coach, 1999 "I would like to express our gratitude for your time and lecture last week. I must say I was quite impressed. I would also like to believe it was worth at least 5 points. We beat Glades Day 21-16! What a sweet win! -Ron Ream, Athletic Director & Head Football Coach, The Benjamin School, North Palm Beach, Florida, 2000 "I just want to thank you very much. During the Olympic trials I went over the 5 steps you gave me before every dive and I know it helped tremendously. What we did together really worked and I made the Olympic team" -Michelle Davison, Olympic Springboard Diver, Sydney Olympics, 2000 "John has been the most energetic, eager to learn, conscientous, reliable, and futuristic intern that I have ever supervised. His congenial and positive attitude are a tremendous compliment to his well-read, scientific, and research-oriented background … a professional with a multitude of skills." -N. James Bauman, Ph.D., Olympic Sport Psychologist, former Sport Psychologist at Washington State University, 1998. "John worked extensively with the tennis team–who had the best season in their history–and also with the football team–who went to the Rose Bowl for the first time in 67 years…John is thoroughly experienced in the practice of psychology, and especially so in Sport Psychology." -Rob Ragatz, Ph.D., Coordinator of Internship at Washington State University, 1998. "Your stress management workshops were extremely well received." -Amerijet Corporation "If your goal is to succeed in business then learning and using the techniques Dr. Murray teaches is a must" -Bill Foster, President of Foster Coaching/Consulting Group "Thank you very much for your work identifying individual differences within our department. You did an excellent job and everyone benefited." -City of Boca Raton Human Resources Department "Thank you for making the 1998 season our best yet … and first trip to the NCAA championships!" -Washington State University Tennis Coach Cari Groce "I appreciate your support and everything you did for us while you were here. We have had a great year, thanks to the groundwork you laid with the team. We are currently 17-1 and ranked #16 in the country." -Florida International University Tennis Coach Ronnie Reis Bernstein "The game with yourself is often tougher than the battle against any opponent. Smart Tennis shows you how to win the inner match while having fun along the way." -Lindsay Davenport. #1 World Ranking in Tennis (WTA Tour 1998) "I found that Dr. Murray’s book Smart Tennis provided lots of interesting and practical concepts useful to my training. I especially liked the chapter on imagery." -Marius Barnard, #40 World Ranking in Tennis (ATP Tour) "Murray has helped professional tennis players, top golfers, and athletes at major colleges and universities remain confident, defeat fear, stay focused, and expect success."

-Front Page Story, Boca Raton News, October 16, 2000

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