Many youth athletes quietly struggle with eating disorders – Colorado mandates new training that could turn things around

A new Colorado law requires youth coaches to attend trainings that focus on the mental health issues among young athletes. Thomas Barwick/DigitalVision via Getty Images Colorado requires middle, junior high and high school coaches in public and private schools to attend training on mental health. Currently, training is required to cover concerns specific to young athletes such as anxiety disorders, depression and suicide prevention. These training requirements result from 2026 legislation…