Mr. Sartori is the Oratory track and field coach outside of the classroom and a history and economics teacher during school hours. Mr. Sartori, a newer addition to the Oratory Prep teaching and athletic staff, was hired in 2023 and has made himself at home in the heart of Summit. When asked about his favorite thing that Oratory had to offer, it was the sense of community.
“Oratory has a really strong community, and I have felt really welcome because I am still new here,” Sartori states.
He says that the students and faculty have been very welcoming after being at his previous teaching stint for 10 years.
Next, Mr. Sartori, being a track coach, said that if he were to add anything to Oratory, it would be a track around the field if there were more area. Wait, but how did Mr. Sartori become the track coach at Oratory? Well, he ran track and field in high school for 4 years, but in his senior year, his trajectory took a turn for the better. He picked up a season-ending injury in the winter and was able to become a manager for the team, spending more time with the head coach and studying more about the coaching process. He went back to his high school alma mater, Paramus Catholic, and was offered an assistant coach position by his old coach, who was the athletic director at the time.
Mr. Sartori isn’t only a track fan, but also a big hoops guy himself. When asked if he could coach an additional sport at Oratory, he said basketball because that is his other favorite sport. Sartori played basketball growing up, playing in middle school and then in intramurals in college. A very interesting story that he shared was that he was able to join the practice squad with the women’s team at Seton Hall University, coached by the legendary Anne Donovan, through a friend. An unforgettable experience he shared was that during a scrimmage on defense, he was chasing his man off a screen, and got close-lined in the neck by the opposing center.
Mr. Sartori, more than a teacher and a coach, is a very interesting person and a great person to talk to. His dedication to his students and athletes shows how much he loves the Oratory community. With his passion for teaching and coaching, he continues to make Oratory a great place.