UWW PLAY FOR A CAUSE X THE HIDDEN OPPONENT

Every year the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater Women's Soccer team chooses a cause to dedicate one of their games to. This year the chosen cause is mental health. All proceeds are being donated to the Hidden Opponent which is a non-profit organization that advocates, educates and supports student-athlete mental health. It was founded in 2019 by Victoria Garrick, a former Division I athlete. She shares her battles and creates a safe place to spread awareness and addresses the stigma within sports culture. The hidden opponent has different programs for student-athletes to create conversation, find support, and feel less shameful about their battles.

Mental health in general is a serious topic and is not talked about enough. In this past year, we have seen an increase in devastating mental health battles among athletes across the world. Educating, advocating, and supporting student-athletes during such demanding times is extremely valuable and helps lessen the stigma within sports culture.

https://www.thehiddenopponent.org/