Sport – Sports Psychology and Clinical Psychology

NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla., June 3, 2024 – Updated by Dr. John F. Murray – 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 […]

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December 31, 2019 Miami, FL – December 31, 2019 – America’s most quoted sports psychologist Dr. John F. Murray dubbed “The Freud of Football” by the Washington Post and “The Football Shrink” by the Arizona Republic and South Florida Sun Sentinel, is the 2019 champion of the World Series of Handicapping, posting a winning record […]

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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! Some parents go […]

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That was taken directly from the magazine and it was a great honor to be included in that piece. Now enjoy a very interesting article on the top issues and problems seen in a private sports psychology practice.

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That was the direct copy and I hope it was legible. You might also enjoy a very popular article that goes into some depth about the top issues seen in a sports psychology private practice.

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The Undefeated – by Michael A Fletcher – May 17, 2019 – What can Tiger Woods do for an encore? When he won the Masters Tournament last month, it was both a commanding performance and one of the greatest comebacks in sports history. Comebacks are important in sports, and sports psychology, and Dr. John F. […]

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By Dr. John F. Murray – March 13, 2019 – I’m often asked what the most demanding sport mentally is and my answer is always “golf.”  The types of demands placed upon a golfer define the fact that managing thoughts, feelings, and sensations are essential while the potential distractions are immense. The brain must figure […]

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Best-Known Experts Fail More Often Than Not as Dr. Murray Launches Website to Pick Games By John F Murray, Ph.D. Who is Dr. John F Murray? A leader in the field and profession of sports psychology, people know Dr. John F Murray as the clinical and sports psychologist in South Florida who helps prepare athletes […]

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Mental toughness, as measured on sports psychologists’ patented Mental Performance Index, was decisive once again Palm Beach, Florida – April 5, 2018 Dr. John F. Murray at https://johnfmurray.com a licensed clinical and sport performance psychologist (aka the “Football Shrink,” the “Freud of Football” by the Washington Post and the author of “The Mental Performance Index: […]

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The Miami Dolphins as “Rosebud” in the Movie Citizen Cane – by John F Murray, PhD – Palm Beach, Florida – December 18, 2017 – I love my career as a clinical and sports psychologist. I get to do what is natural for me in watching and loving sports with the added benefit of being a part […]

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