COACHES
Hannah Skarli, Head Coach
Coach Skarli has coached FHC varsity and novice athletes for both the women’s and men’s teams for the past eleven years. Coach Skarli provides overall leadership to the team as well as manages all operational aspects of FHC’s Rowing program. Additionally, she is serving as the Novice Men's Coach. Coach Skarli is also an FHC Crew alumni rower.
Noah Spungen
Coach Spungen brings eight years of successful rowing experience to the table and is an alumni rower for Forest Hills Northern and Michigan State University. Noah joined the coaching staff in Fall 2024 and works primarily with our Novice Men’s team. This is his 2nd year coaching.
Mitch Doyle
Coach Doyle was a four-year varsity rower at Forest Hills Northern. He attended Adrian College where he rowed in their inaugural year. He transferred to MSU to complete his education. Mitch joined us in Fall 2024 bringing his love of rowing to the team and works primarily with the Novice Men. This is his 2nd year coaching.
Joel Fauson
Coach Fauson, a Michigan State University alumni rower, is in his fourth year of coaching with FHC. Coach Fauson leads the Varsity Men's coaching team and has served as an FHC Crew Booster Board member and as Regatta Director for the Grand Rapids Spring Sprints and the Grand Rapids Invitational.
Jake Sitarski
Jake Sitarski was a four year rower at Forest Hills Central when he was in high school. He has stayed connected to the program over the years through volunteering and supporting his younger brother and cousins who joined the team after he graduated. Jake is excited to fully be back in the program this year as a coach with the Varsity Men.
Peter Ross
Coach Ross brings twelve years of parent volunteering, FHC Crew Booster Board leadership and coaching experience to our program. With his wealth of experience, Coach Ross will leading the Varsity Women this Spring.
Eliza Cool
Coach Cool is a recent grad who rowed and coxed for four years at FHC, where she earned the 2024 Women's Leadership Award. This is her 2nd year coaching. Eliza coaches the Novice Women's team.
Sydney Cole
Coach Cole is an alumni of the FHC Crew team where she rowed for three years before heading off to Grand Valley State University where she spent two years rowing. This is her 1st year coaching and she primarily works with the Novice Women's team, helping to create a fun and supportive space for new rowers.
Jayla Williams
Coach Williams is a 2019 Forest Hills Central graduate and four-year rower. Jayla is a former FHC Crew co-captain and brings her experience, leadership, and competitive spirit to the Women’s team. This is her 2nd year coaching.