What people Are Saying: The Impact of Performance Psychology

True success is rarely a solo achievement; it is built on the shared insights and dedication of those striving for the top. While I have spent the last 25 years providing the tools for mental toughness, the real story is told through the hard work and results of the athletes, executives, and organizations I have had the privilege to serve.

Media & Global Recognition

The Washington Post: Dubbed Dr. Murray the “Freud of Football.”
Sports Illustrated: “Dr. John F. Murray—The ‘King of Sports Brains.’“
USA Today: “One of the best in the business… the most quoted psychologist in America.“
The Topeka Capital Journal: “Dr. John F. Murray is arguably the most famous sports psychologist in the world.”
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: “Called a ‘Football Freud,’ Murray’s not some woo-woo mystic—he is a Ph.D. whose Mental Performance Index quantifies perfection.”
Lesley Visser (Hall of Fame Broadcaster): “I back sports psychologist Dr. John F. Murray who won the NFL World Series of Handicapping.”

Inside the Mental Game: Performance Secrets

Watch Dr. Murray discuss the mental performance secrets of the NFL elite:

NFL & Football Excellence

Don Shula (Winningest NFL Coach): “You’ve got to continually eliminate errors and take pride in not making mental and physical mistakes.”
Tom Flores (4-Time Super Bowl Champion): “Dr. Murray’s MPI will be the next part of sports evolution in the 21st Century.”
Steve Sabol (President of NFL Films): “A fascinating work of remarkable scope and scholarship.”
Kellen Williams (3-Time NCAA National Champion & Aviation Attorney): “Dr. John helped me reach my dream of playing football at Alabama, and 10 years later helped me as an aviation attorney. I’m forever grateful.”
Jim “Crash” Jensen (Miami Dolphins): “Your book shows the secrets that kept me in the NFL for 12 years.”
Nick Lowery (NFL Placekicker): “Dr. Murray helps us finally understand and carve out a new space for lasting success.”
Ron Sellers (Former NFL Receiver): “The mental game is so important in football, but many don’t realize this.”
Dan Johnson (Miami Dolphins): “Dr. Murray is capturing how well players prepare mentally before the big game!”
NFL General Manager (Miami, FL): “Your work with our quarterback helped him out of a slump and led us to victory.”
Joe Caplis (State Champion Quarterback): “The physical skills are nothing without the mental edge.”
Ron Ream (Head Coach, The Benjamin School): “Your lecture was worth at least 5 points. We beat Glades Day 21-16!”
Doug Blevins (NFL Kicking Coach): “I truly believe you have created a masterpiece.”

Tennis Legends & Experts

Lindsay Davenport (Former World #1): “Dr. Murray shows you how to win the inner match.”
Vince Spadea (ATP Pro): “I was able to return from the longest losing streak in ATP history and reach the Top 10 in the world.”
Monica Puig (Olympic Gold Medalist): “Dr. Murray taught me how to relax more using guided imagery, and it really worked.”
Richard Pagliaro (Editor, Tennis Week): “Dr. Murray is the Roger Federer of Sports Psychology.”
Vic Braden (Legendary Coach): “An outstanding book for understanding and improving your mental game.”
Jim Martz (Florida Tennis Magazine): “Dr. John F. Murray is trailblazing a new frontier.”
David Higdon (Senior Writer, Tennis Magazine): “If you want to play ‘Smart Tennis,’ this is for you.”
Cari Groce (Head Coach, WSU Tennis): “Provided insight and simple solutions for building mental toughness.”
Jean Imbler-Jansen (President, Strategic HR Solutions): “Helped me achieve the tennis goals of my dreams.”

Olympic & Multi-Sport Performance

Tracy McGrady (7-Time NBA All-Star): “Dr. Murray’s mental coaching helped me get back to playing shape fast.”
Miles Chamley-Watson (World Champion Fencer): “Dr. Murray’s training was a big part of that success.”
Michelle Davison (USA Olympian): “Dr. Murray helped me make the USA Olympic Team.”
Julia Wortman (NCAA Diver, Stanford): “Helped me overcome anxiety and finish 9th in the nation.”
Dominic Issa (Basketball Champion): “A key piece in me winning back-to-back high school state championships!”
John Ramos (Director of Coaching, Soccer): “His methods are spot-on.”

Business & Leadership Insights

Bill Foster (President, Foster Consulting): “Using these techniques is a must for business success.”
Frank Goldstein (Trial Attorney): “His coaching is of stratospheric value.”
Dewey Reagan (CEO, Reagan Outdoor Advertising): “Applies very well to sales, leadership, and business success.”
Julia Emrick (Director of Sales): “Great insights and enthusiasm! The crowd loved it.”
Manny Munoz (WIOD 610 AM): “You were a great guest on our radio show.”

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