THE HIDDEN OPPONENT AT ARCADIA UNIVERSITY
Mission:
THO Arcadia is a chapter of The Hidden Opponent that works towards breaking the stigma that exists surrounding the conversation of mental health in student-athletes. The club sponsors different events throughout the year, while working alongside Arcadia Athletics. This past year, THO Arcadia sponsored 9 mental health awareness games. With support from numerous coaches, student-athletes, and Arcadia Sports Performance, and the local Glenside area, they hosted their 3rd annual Suicide Prevention 5K in September of 2024. Each year THO continues to make advancements to grow the club and expand across the community. To incorporate campus involvement, THO hosts Mindful Mixers monthly which involve guest speakers, a safe space to discuss difficult topics, and various fun activities for students to partake in. Last academic year, THO hosted a kickball tournament for students to participate in to Kickstart the Conversation in regards to mental health. THO is looking forward to co-hosting their first dodgeball tournament with Arcadia's Chapter of For The Kids, a childhood cancer organization, to raise money for donations towards the cause.
Who is THO Arcadia?
THO Arcadia was co-founded by Anna Intartaglia ’22 and Abbey Finkill ’23, members of the Arcadia women’s basketball team.
Currently, Abby Stephens '26 (Women's Soccer) serves as the chapter’s president, with Delaney Bell ‘26 (Women’s Basketball) as the Vice President, with the help of Abby Fuchs ‘26 (Women's Soccer), Anthony Bruno '25 (Baseball), Paige Nolan '25 (Softball), and Declan Kelly '26 (Men's Soccer).
YOU ARE NEVER ALONE
How to Join THO Arcadia:
Email Club President Abby Stephens: astephens_01@arcadia.edu
Follow us on Instagram: @THO_Arcadia
vJoin our GroupMe: https://groupme.com/join_group/66282795/MVWdtbWe
