Eugene Karaliou
Head Diving Coach
Coach Eugene Yauheni Karaliou, a native of Belarus, embarks on his second season with Moss
Farms Diving. As a diver, Yauheni represented Belarus in the 2016 Olympic Games and made
multiple appearances as a finalist in both World Championships and World Cup international
competitions throughout his career.
In addition to his diving accolades, Yauheni earned a silver medal at the European
Championships and garnered multiple international Grand Prix medals. He holds three national
records in Belarus and clinched the Belarus National Championship title thirty-six times.
After concluding his diving career, Yauheni transitioned into the entertainment industry,
performing with Royal Caribbean Entertainment and Cirque du Soleil, where he showcased his
talents in a new capacity.
In early 2022, Yauheni accepted the position of Assistant Head Coach at COM Aquatics in
Midland, Texas. Over the course of two seasons, he coached and developed several elite athletes,
including the 14–15-year-old Junior National Champion in both 2022 and 2023, as well as the
Pan American Games Champion in 2023. He also played a significant role in preparing the 2022
U.S. Open Diving Champion. In addition, Yauheni has coached numerous international athletes,
including a five-time Junior European Champion and multiple Junior World Championship
medalists. During his time in Texas, he also helped place six athletes into Division I collegiate
diving programs.
Yauheni moved to Moultrie with his wife, Iryna, and their daughter, Sofiya, who is now nine
years old. In 2025, Yauheni was named Head Coach of Moss Farms Diving, a testament to his
outstanding leadership and expertise. We have no doubt that his abilities will shine through our
athletes this competitive season. His knowledge, passion, and dedication continue to be
invaluable to the Moss Farms Diving Tigers.
Karla Helder
Assistant Diving Coach
Assistant Diving Coach
Moss Farms Diving is excited to welcome Coach Karla Helder, who brings over 40 years of collegiate and club coaching experience to our program. Throughout her career, she has coached and developed athletes at every level—while building programs grounded in accountability, skill development, and a love for the sport.
Karla has led diving programs at Clemson University, University at Buffalo, and UC Davis, coaching multiple NCAA All-Americans, conference champions, and Olympic Trials finalists. She has also directed and coached successful club programs, including Santa Clara Diving Club and Wings Diving Club, and has run national camps and clinics such as the UB Diving Camp and Old Dogs, New Tricks Diving Clinic.
Her coaching philosophy emphasizes athlete growth both in and out of the pool, and her impact has been recognized with honors such as NCAA Division I and II National Champions, Top University Leadership Awards, and induction into the Chico State Athletic Hall of Fame.
Karla is also a decorated diver herself, with Masters Diving World and National Records and multiple national titles.
We are thrilled to have Coach Karla working alongside Head Coach Eugene to ensure that Moss Farms athletes have the guidance, expertise, and support they need to succeed at the highest levels.
Karla has led diving programs at Clemson University, University at Buffalo, and UC Davis, coaching multiple NCAA All-Americans, conference champions, and Olympic Trials finalists. She has also directed and coached successful club programs, including Santa Clara Diving Club and Wings Diving Club, and has run national camps and clinics such as the UB Diving Camp and Old Dogs, New Tricks Diving Clinic.
Her coaching philosophy emphasizes athlete growth both in and out of the pool, and her impact has been recognized with honors such as NCAA Division I and II National Champions, Top University Leadership Awards, and induction into the Chico State Athletic Hall of Fame.
Karla is also a decorated diver herself, with Masters Diving World and National Records and multiple national titles.
We are thrilled to have Coach Karla working alongside Head Coach Eugene to ensure that Moss Farms athletes have the guidance, expertise, and support they need to succeed at the highest levels.
Jacyln Donovan
Athletic Trainer
Jaclyn Donovan joined the staff at the Vereen Rehabilitation Center in 2014. She is the Athletic Training Services Coordinator for Vereen’s Sports Medicine Program that serves several high school systems in the southwest Georgia area as well as the Moss Farms Diving Tigers. Before arriving in Moultrie, she worked 10 years with Georgia Southwestern State University as the Head Athletic Trainer and Director of Athletics.
A native of Lee County (GA), Jaclyn earned her bachelor’s degree in Sports Medicine at Georgia Southern University after playing four years as a member of the Eagles softball team. She has earned Master’s degrees from both the University of Kentucky (Athletic Training) and Georgia Southwestern (Business Administration) and has been a board-certified athletic trainer for over 20 years.
Donovan stays active in professional circles by maintaining memberships in the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association (SEATA), Georgia Athletic Trainers’ Association (GATA) – where she serves as the state’s Public Image Chair – and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Licensed in the state of Georgia, Jaclyn is an ImPACT Trained Athletic Trainer (ITAT) and a certified Graston Technique Provider as well as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). She is also certified by Master Dry Needling and the Titleist Performance Institute.
Jaclyn and her husband, Jack, reside in Moultrie. In their free time together they enjoy flying, skydiving, kayaking, camping, indoor climbing, and hiking.
A native of Lee County (GA), Jaclyn earned her bachelor’s degree in Sports Medicine at Georgia Southern University after playing four years as a member of the Eagles softball team. She has earned Master’s degrees from both the University of Kentucky (Athletic Training) and Georgia Southwestern (Business Administration) and has been a board-certified athletic trainer for over 20 years.
Donovan stays active in professional circles by maintaining memberships in the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association (SEATA), Georgia Athletic Trainers’ Association (GATA) – where she serves as the state’s Public Image Chair – and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Licensed in the state of Georgia, Jaclyn is an ImPACT Trained Athletic Trainer (ITAT) and a certified Graston Technique Provider as well as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). She is also certified by Master Dry Needling and the Titleist Performance Institute.
Jaclyn and her husband, Jack, reside in Moultrie. In their free time together they enjoy flying, skydiving, kayaking, camping, indoor climbing, and hiking.