Life Is Good ... When You Can Scoot

This is rogue blog that breaks away from the tantalizing world of Dartmouth Women's Hoops to explore life in the north country.  The Upper Valley, as we call this area, is all our opponents say it is.  We do get snow, there are lots of trees, there are only two highways that lead to Hanover.  “Booney” is the preferred adjective of our competitors.  So yes we are remote, but we are not isolated.  The world comes to us.

Hanover is much, much more than an Ivy League outpost.  It is a vibrant, rich place with a great sense of community. People here care. They especially care about our program, our players and our staff.  Our players are local stars who stop often to sign autographs and be greeted by strangers. We have, hands down, the best attendance in the League and the best fans. Leede Arena rocks.

The College is remarkably diverse and the environment allows for people from all walks of life to mix together. It is a culturally healthy place.

There is always something going on in the Hanover area.  Every Thursday I check the local paper for plays, concerts, dances and special events like bonfires, festivals and street fairs.  My New York City-based family come up here to partake in our long list of activities! This place is culturally rich and personal.  You are somebody and there is always something to do.

Then there is the lifestyle.  This is a fun place with fun people. For those of you in the real world, commuting to work can be a major grind. I know — I commuted to NYC everyday for a couple of years.  But in Hanover, we can be more creative.  My staff and I ride to work on scooters!

(Coach Wielgus, Dir. of Operations Jen Goodwin, Asst. Coach Mary Gleason)

Bottom line, I think life is good if you can scoot to work!

Until next time,
Coach Wielgus