Author, advocate & activist Marcus Alston shares his personal sports journey & quest to empower student athletes via greater mental health access & game changing legislation. Enjoy sports fans!

Time-Stamped Show Notes
2:10 - Alston for Athletes
5:49 - Lane Kiffen Tearjerker
6:41 - Marcus' Heartbreak
8:34 - Yep, it's Broken
12:01 - The Benefits of Sport
13:30 - True Grit
15:56 - College Challenges
17:36 - Color Me Blue
20:02 - I'm Not Playing for You
21:26 - The Future is Female
22:46 - Breaking the Stigma
23:41 - Bad News Bullies
28:01 - NIL Pressures
28:48 - Looking Back

Alston for Athletes Website: https://www.alstonforathletes.org/

Mental Health Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Mental-Health-Warriors-Athletes-Overcoming/dp/B0CHL96V9J/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27Q5NPLS8DSWP&keywords=marcus+alston&qid=1702335522&sprefix=marcus+alston%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-1

Caleb Cares Foundation: https://calebcares.org/

NESTRE: https://nestreperformance.com/

THe Zone: https://www.itsthezone.com/

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Marcus Alston: Tackling Student Athlete Mental Health