ADA, MI – Forest Hills Eastern has found its next leader at the helm of its volleyball program, naming Padley Gallagher as the new varsity head coach. Gallagher joins the Hawks after four successful seasons leading the varsity squad at Kenowa Hills, bringing with her a strong reputation for player development, team culture, and competitive excellence.

Joining Gallagher on the sideline will be two familiar faces, Jake Szetela, who will take over as junior varsity coach, and Jessica Springstead, who will lead the freshman team. Both coached alongside Gallagher at Kenowa Hills and will now bring their experience and synergy to the Hawks’ sideline. Gallagher also adds varsity assistant, Alena Visnovsky, to the 2025 staff.

The coaching staff development signals an exciting new chapter for Forest Hills Eastern volleyball. With a tradition of success already in place, the program is eager to build on that foundation with fresh energy and a unified coaching vision. The new staff brings not only technical expertise but also a shared commitment to fostering growth, competitiveness, and a strong team identity at all levels of the program.

With offseason training and preparations fully underway, anticipation is already growing within the Hawk community. With a new coaching staff in place and a legacy to build upon, Forest Hills Eastern volleyball looks poised to take another step forward.