Richard Allen Schmidt

Non omnis moriar... For me Dick is still alive. His ideas, his great mind - they are immortal. Nevertheless, I long for his friendliness and esteem for such a nobody in motor control like me. He, Giant in world science, was able to listen to my concepts and brainchildren. Even if they were not very clever, he - along with Tim Lee and Craig Wrisberg - never derided them, but patiently disputed with me. He was able to admit, when I was right. Only real scientific Giants are able to take such a...

To the Memory of Prof. Richard A Schmidt
Richard A Schmidt Ph.D. March 31, 1941-Oct. 1, 2015 was a professor of psychology at UCLA, former chairman of the dept. and one of the worlds foremost experts on motor learning and human performance. His text has been the preeminent work in that field for decades and has thus influenced countless people. I am proud to be one of them. My first connection with Dick was over 30 years ago when I was coaching volleyball and was made aware of an early...

Dear Gwen,
We were deeply saddened to hear of Dick's passing. How unfair it is that those who offer the most to this planet are called away so soon. We have fond memories of our sail days to which you both added so much in competition on the water and friendship ashore.
Our deepest condolences to you.
Ann and Mac McClanathan

Dear Mrs. Gordon,

My name is Wacaw Petryski, nickname Barbarian. I've met Dick only twice. However, we had good intellectual contact. I've translated into Polish his and Craig's book Motor learning and performance. I will always remember his knowledge, wisdom and last but not least friendliness. He was really GREAT.
In Poland not only me, but also whole International Association of Sport Kinetics with deep sadness learned that Dick passed away. He does not sit in his chair...

Dear Gwen,

With sadness I learned of Dick's passing. I imagine he fought this battle with grace and dignity just as he had lived his life and I'm sure you were a loving and supportive partner. I hold dear our friendship and memories of years past and I wish you and your family strength and courage.