Women's lacrosse to host Hidden Opponent game Friday afternoon
3/31/2022 5:30:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
The Millersville women's lacrosse program is dedicating its game on Friday, April 1 to the Hidden Opponent, an accredited non-profit and advocacy group that raises awareness for student-athlete mental health and addresses the stigma within sports culture. The game is set to start at 2 p.m. on Chryst Field at Biemesderfer Stadium where the Marauders will face off with the visiting Shepherd Rams. The organization will provide an informational table for the duration of the contest.
Below is additional information on the Hidden Opponent along with links to its website and social media:
The organization was founded by Victoria Garrick, the former Division I athlete at the University of Southern California who had a successful career at on the Women's Volleyball team from 2015-2019. She has become a passionate advocate for mental health and body-image. Victoria founded The Hidden Opponent to create a strong community and unified platform for the many student-athletes who face mental health issues. The three main goals are as followed, ADVOCATE: We believe that all student-athletes should be able to speak openly about their mental health experiences without worrying about being judged or viewed as weak. Our platform helps amplify the voices and needs of student- athletes. EDUCATE: We will bring light to the many issues and struggles that student-athletes face, raising awareness to break the stigma of mental health in athletic culture. We hope to give athletic programs, clubs, and society a different perspective on the student-athlete lifestyle. And finally, SUPPORT: This community is a safe space for all student-athletes to feel heard, supported, and loved. By partnering with THO it helps spread their mission and create tangible change on our campus and in our school culture. Mental health needs to be further addressed among college students. In the past years, many collegiate and professional athletes have made headlines for coming forward about mental illnesses. The pandemic created even more mental struggles, as so many sports seasons were affected. Overall, the mission of The Hidden Opponent is to advocate, educate, and support student-athletes. We strive to raise awareness for student-athlete mental health and address the stigma within sports culture. We want to empower athletes around the world to face the hidden opponent together. If you would like to look into The Hidden Opponent more, here are links to our website and Instagram.
Link to organization's website: thehiddenopponent.com
Link to organization's Instagram: @thehiddenopponent
Below is additional information on the Hidden Opponent along with links to its website and social media:
The organization was founded by Victoria Garrick, the former Division I athlete at the University of Southern California who had a successful career at on the Women's Volleyball team from 2015-2019. She has become a passionate advocate for mental health and body-image. Victoria founded The Hidden Opponent to create a strong community and unified platform for the many student-athletes who face mental health issues. The three main goals are as followed, ADVOCATE: We believe that all student-athletes should be able to speak openly about their mental health experiences without worrying about being judged or viewed as weak. Our platform helps amplify the voices and needs of student- athletes. EDUCATE: We will bring light to the many issues and struggles that student-athletes face, raising awareness to break the stigma of mental health in athletic culture. We hope to give athletic programs, clubs, and society a different perspective on the student-athlete lifestyle. And finally, SUPPORT: This community is a safe space for all student-athletes to feel heard, supported, and loved. By partnering with THO it helps spread their mission and create tangible change on our campus and in our school culture. Mental health needs to be further addressed among college students. In the past years, many collegiate and professional athletes have made headlines for coming forward about mental illnesses. The pandemic created even more mental struggles, as so many sports seasons were affected. Overall, the mission of The Hidden Opponent is to advocate, educate, and support student-athletes. We strive to raise awareness for student-athlete mental health and address the stigma within sports culture. We want to empower athletes around the world to face the hidden opponent together. If you would like to look into The Hidden Opponent more, here are links to our website and Instagram.
Link to organization's website: thehiddenopponent.com
Link to organization's Instagram: @thehiddenopponent
Saturday, April 25
Wednesday, April 15
Wednesday, March 18
Wednesday, March 04
