Advocacy
From testimony to signed legislation — policy that requires coaches to be trained in mental health.
See the legislation →BBJ 40 Under 40 Honoree · 2024
Pain toPurpose
Marcus Alston is a mental health advocate, legislative activist, and speaker rewriting the playbook on student-athlete mental health.
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Three ways Marcus creates impact
Policy, stage,
and press
Public speaking
Keynotes and panels built on lived experience — for athletic departments, campuses, and conferences.
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News & press
National coverage across MTV, Yahoo, Sports Illustrated, The Baltimore Sun, and WBAL-TV.
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Put Marcus on your stage
Keynotes, panels, workshops, and campus visits. Tell us the audience and the date, and you'll hear back with availability and fee.
- Athletic departments & conferences
- High schools & universities
- Coaching staff trainings
- Mental health & policy convenings
- Corporate and brand programs