Policy & advocacy
Changing systems
around athlete
mental health
Coaches are often the first point of contact for a struggling athlete — but most are never trained to identify, support, or refer them to care. Marcus works state by state to change that.
4 states · 3 signed laws · 1 bill in progress
Track record
Previous success
& what's next
| Year | Status | Legislation | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Signed | SB26-060 | Colorado |
| 2026 | In progress | AB-1985 | California |
| 2025 | Signed | HB2420 | Virginia |
| 2024 | Signed | SB165 / HB204 | Maryland |
2027 targets: Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Oregon
Coalition
We don't
do this alone
This policy work is powered by a coalition of organizations united behind student-athlete mental health.
Morgan's Message · The Hidden Opponent · Katie's Save · Mental Health Colorado · Sarah Shulze Foundation · LiFEsports at Ohio State · The Defensive Line · American Board of Sports & Performance Psychiatry · Athletes for Hope · Mental Health America · AllIn Counseling · Mental Health Association of Maryland · U.S. Council for Athletes' Health · NAMI Maryland · Fund Recovery · Hilinski's Hope · Don't Make It Weird · Live for Thomas · Top Form Psychology
Booking
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