Celia M'Boua-Chamov in her fifth year with the Tigers and third as the director of operations. M'Boua-Chamov oversees logistics for the program, including team budget, equipment, travel, fundraising and volunteer opportunities.
A 2013 graduate of Lindenwood University, M'Boua-Chamov was a six-time NAIA Champion in the indoor and outdoor triple jump (2010-11) for the Lions, and a 2011 NAIA All-American in the outdoor long jump. She also has experience on the international stage, competing as a professional triple jumper in France for four years, three of which had her ranked in the top-five for France, and placed fourth at the 2012 Olympic Trials.
M'Boua-Chamov spent two years as an assistant track and field coach at Missouri Baptist University (2013-15), working with the jumps and short sprints. Included among the highlights during her time with the Spartans was the success of Steve Emere, who won an NAIA title in the triple jump, and was fifth in the long jump, under M'Boua-Chamov tutelage. She also served as a volunteer coach on the Division I level, working with Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville from 2014-15, assisting with team operations.
M'Boua-Chamov holds a B.A. in sport management from Lindenwood University, and a Master of Business Administration from Missouri Baptist University. She lives in Columbia with her husband, Iliyan Chamov, who serves as the assistant coach for jumps and multi-events for the program. Celia and Iliyan welcomed the birth of their daughter, Naomi Essi-Petya, in November 2018.
Degree:
Lindenwood - B.A. in sport management ('13)
Missouri Baptist - Master of Business Administration ('15)
