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Coverage that
carries the message

Marcus's work has been covered by Sports Illustrated, MTV, Yahoo, The Baltimore Sun, WBAL-TV, and Sports Business Journal, he has appeared in Paramount's Content for Change and Mental Health America.

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Featured coverage

In the news

A running list of recent press. Swap in real pieces as they run — headline, outlet, and a link out to the original story.

DateOutletHeadlineType
2026CONCUSSION & CTE FOUNDATIONMore Than an Athlete: Finding Your PurposePersonal story
2025HORIZON FOUNDATIONGrowing in Advocacy with Marcus AlstonProfile
2025SPORTS BUSINESS JOURNALSBJ Rising Leaders Fund — 2025 recipientProfile
2024MOUNT SAINT JOSEPH HSOut of the DarknessAlumni profile
2024BALTIMORE SUNGov. Moore signs bill requiring mental health training for coachesFeature
2024WBAL-TVCoach mental health training for student-athletesArticle
2023MENTAL HEALTH AMERICAStates Should Prioritize Youth Mental Health — co-authorBlog / op-ed
2023COLUMBUS DISPATCHMental health training for high school coaches signed into state lawFeature
2023YAHOOThis former football player is on a mission to help student-athletes and coaches struggling with mental health issuesVideo feature
2023BALTIMORE SUNCoaches aren't always equipped to help student-athletes in a mental health crisisFeature
2022MTVMental Health Youth Action Forum — selected participantFeature
2021BALTIMORE SUNAlston for Athletes wins Howard County Changemaker ChallengeFeature

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