Our coaches

All of our programs are instructed or overseen by nationally certified coaches who have been carefully selected for their experience, enthusiasm and knowledge of the sport of diving.  

Head Coach, Jorge Pupo Carballo, OLY 

As a previous Olympic diver, Jorge has a wealth of diving experience and knowledge. During his competitive years, he was Cuban National Champion multiple times on 1m and 3m springboard, as well as a competitor at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Jorge won the Bronze medal at the Pan Am Games in Guadalajara, Mexico, was a finalist in 3m synchronised diving at the World Championships in Barcelona, Spain in 2013 and a Bronze medal winner in the 2014 Centro America Games. Originally from Havana, Cuba, Jorge moved to Canada in 2017, first to Thunder Bay where he coached their diving club before taking up a permanent position here at  Forest City Diving Club.  

Jorge’s enthusiasm for diving can be seen on and off the pool deck. He is passionate about helping each diver reach his or her full potential, encouraging each athlete to set high goals for themselves by paying attention to details and fostering team spirit. 

Assistant Coach, Julia Parybak 

Julia started diving when she was six years old. She competed at the National level and is a National silver medalist on the 1m springboard and multiple-time provincial champion. She has been part of the Forest City Diving Club for 10 years as a diver and coach. Julia is  currently pursuing a degree in health sciences at Western University. Julia loves working with young people and sharing her diving experience with her athletes. 

Assistant Coach, Julia Parker  

Julia is a Grade 12 student at Banting Secondary School. She has more than eight years as a diver under her belt, and is in her fourth year of coaching. Julia competed at the provincial level and is comp intro certified, meaning she can work with regional and provincial athletes who need help developing their long-term objectives and diving skills. Julia’s favourite board is the 3m springboard. 

Assistant Coach, Ella Hayes 

Ella is a former provincial diver in her second year of coaching. She is a Grade 11 student at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic high school and she loves diving off tower. She was named to the provincial Team Aspire in 2019 and showcased her skills at the Diving Plongeon Canada Virtual Dryland Junior National Championships, where she came in first place in her group.