
HN: How did you choose to participate in High School Nordic skiing?
Joe: I actually joined the team half-way through my 8th grade season. I had heard that there was a team and I had attended MYSL ski school and thought it would be fun to try again. The reason that I was late joining the team is because I had been playing basketball at North but when the season ended I decided to end my basketball career with Hopkins for good. It was a good decision.
HN: How do you prepare for a new season of Nordic skiing?
Joe: Unfortunately, for the past two seasons I have come in somewhat unprepared because instead of training and staying in good shape I participated in the musical theater program at the High School. In the summer however I cross train for Nordic by being on a rowing team.

Joe: This year I have most definitely met my goals. They were to teach new skiers how to ski and make the team a more fun and welcoming place where kids would want to go. I shouldn’t say I have met the goals because the season isn’t quite over we still have a week left.
HN: What are the biggest challenges facing a new Hopkins Nordic team member?
Joe: I think the hardest thing for a new skier is getting used to the happenings of the team, from pasta parties to what types of skis to have and also what type of wax to use. (I don’t even know waxing stuff all the time.)
HN: What’s the biggest surprise you’ve encountered as a team captain?
Joe: The biggest surprise that I have encountered as a captain is the amount of respect that comes with the title. I felt like everyone knew who I was, parents and skiers alike, and I thought it was really great, it made the job almost completely stress free.
HN: What are the best and worst parts of being a team captain?

HN: What will Joe Sathe be doing next year?
Joe: Next year I will be attending Hamline University in St. Paul. Although they don’t have a ski team I will continue with the sport in my free time as much as I can.
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