Camille R. Powell

Camille Powell leads with a passion to empower people to achieve the fulfillment and success that individuals and teams desire in their own sports, performances, and life. Camille's life and professional philosophy are twofold: For one, to make the world a better place by leading by example with compassion, love, acceptance, authenticity, generosity, willingness to learn from others, and an appreciation for growth and development, with each interaction that Camille has with each person. Two, Camille wants to make a difference for people with her strengths and multifaceted skillset to empower people to achieve their full potential. Camille's intention as a professional is to continue to grow and develop in her field to best support clients. Camille remains open-minded and maintains her development in culturally relative processes for respective cultures and ensures that she develops the knowledge base to competently support LGBTQ+ populations. Camille utilizes advocacy plans to support individuals in sport and performance and ethical models to efficaciously navigate ethical issues and dilemmas, ensuring ethical and safe practices for all individuals.

• Accepted into the Doctor of Education - Sport and Performance Psychology Program at University of Western States, to begin April 2022.
• Created approved, evidence-based Mental Skills Training Curriculum to effectively support individual's in achieving performance excellence and overall well-being in sport, performance, and life.
• Conducted Mental Skills Training with Athletes and Performers earning them Wins at Regional and National Championships.
• Selected by Dr. Walter McCutcheon to join his research team in Spring 2021 due to the exemplary work submitted in the course COUN 6230/7445 Psych Prep & Mental Skills Training at at University of Western States.
• Maintains a 4.0 in the Masters of Science in Sport and Performance Psychology program at University of Western States.
• Consistently completes course work with 100% scores at University of Western States.
• Bachelor's of Science with a concentration oriented in Sports Psychology from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, in 2016.
• Established the Individualized Course of Study: Sport Psychology oriented with the guidance from academic adviser, Dr. Brian Greenwood, at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo when at the time the Major and concentration did not exist, in 2011.
• Received accolades from Professor Nolan in COMS 124-Argumentative Rhetoric and Writing for being the only student to acquire an "A," in the whole class of 40 students, on the Final Term Paper, for outstanding writing and exceptional, creative application of the term concepts in 2011.
• Produced exemplary work while in attendance at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, in RPTA 370: A Experiential Marketing Plan that was utilized as an example for classmates to reference due to being considered exceptional by Professors, such as Dr. Sturm, in 2014.
• Esteemed member of an elite group, constituting less than 1% of the equestrian population, as a Traditional "A" Graduate in the international organization the United States Pony Club, which is the equivalent of a Ph.D.
• Exceeded Standards at the Highest level, the Traditional "A" in the United States Pony Club, a feat described as unachievable by National Examiners.
• Performed with such notable distinction and professionalism that national examiners of 30 plus years of experience wrote on the United States Pony Club Traditional "A" certification test sheet, "Camille, if it were possible to peg someone "ideal representative" for the United States Pony Club my vote would be for you."
• Produced a scientifically researched base conditioning manual, essay, and schedule for horses that was of such high quality at the H-A National certification level in the United States Pony Club that it exceeded the standards, which is considered unattainable at the H-A level, and is now used as a reference for following candidates to base their work, in 2017.
• Established own successful business, Camille Powell Eventing, with skillsets and experience from competently training and assistant managing at Capstone Farm, in 2017.
• Recruited by two of the highest esteemed individuals in the Sport of Three-Day Eventing, as assistant trainer to compliment their training, at Newport Mesa Riding Center/Sabo Eventing, with the opportunity to take over their world class program, in 2019.
• Earned the opportunity to personally train with Three-Day Eventing Olympic Coach, David O'Connor, in 2016.
• Won first place with an unparalleled score of 13.1, by 12 points, in Three-Day Eventing, a sport generally marked by only a few point differences, at the Twin Rivers International Horse Trials, in 2011, against notable competition, such as the 2008 Olympic Silver Medalist in Three-Day Eventing.
• Won High Point Awards in the United States Equestrian Federation throughout competitive career.
• Won High Point Awards in the United States Dressage Federation throughout competitive career.
• Won High Point Awards in the United States Eventing Association throughout competitive career.
• Worked with over a 100 diverse clients, assisting them excel in sports and competition, with experience in coaching on soccer and Track and Field teams, specializing in the sport of Three-Day Eventing.
• Has been acknowledged for being able to address any physical or mental challenges athletes experience, by implementing effective applied sport psychology practices appropriate for each individual to continue desired progression.
• Has received accolades from both professionals and clients for having the ability to recognize what each client needs to support skill develop with such attunement that clients progress at an astounding rate while always maintaining a sense of confidence and remaining within their comfort zone.
• Coached riders in competitions to consistently finish in 1st and 2nd place.
• Trained with over 50 horses from the ground to the elite levels in Three-Day Eventing.
• Certified as a Core-Alignment Coach from the Emotional Wisdom Training Institute, April 2020.
• Certified as a Core-Alignment Coaching Specialist from Emotional Wisdom Training Institute, September 2020, after 100 mentorship hours.
• Certified as an Emotional Wisdom Training Specialist December 2020, after 150 mentorship hours.

• 1000 plus volunteer hours at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA on various Soccer and Track and Field Teams, Community Festivals, Campus Clean-ups, Community Projects, and Elementary School Field Trips.
• 20 years in the United States Pony Club, volunteering as an examiner, judge, scribe, stable manager, and preparing candidates for certifications and competitions.
• 15 years in the United States Eventing Association volunteering at numerous competitions, including a scribe, jump judge, ring steward, event set-up and clean-up.

• Certified as a Core-Alignment Coaching Specialist from Emotional Wisdom Training Institute in 2020.
• Certified as an Emotional Wisdom Training Specialist Emotional Wisdom Training Institute in 2020.
• Certified as a Core-Alignment Coach from the Emotional Wisdom Training Institute in 2020.
• Traditional "A" Certification in the United States Pony Club in 2016.
• "H-A" Certification in the United States Pony Club, in 2016.
• "B" Certification in the United States Pony Club, in 2010.
• "Student of the Month" at Davis Senior High School, in Davis, CA, in 2010 for outstanding academic achievements while training diligently in athletics for Olympic Endeavors.
• Outstanding Ownership Award in the Future Farmers of America in 2010.
• "H-B" Certification in the United States Pony Club, 2009.
• "C-3" Certification in the United States Pony Club, in 2007.
• "C-2" Certification in the United States Pony Club, in 2005.
• "C-1" Certification in the United States Pony Club, in 2003.
• "D-3" Certification in the United States Pony Club, in 2000.
• "D-2" Certification in the United States Pony Club, in 2000.
• "D-1" Certification in the United States Pony Club, in 1999.

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA

University of Western States, Portland, OR

Emotional Wisdom Training Institute (EWTI)

United States Eventing Association (USEA)

United States Equestrian Federation (USEF)

United States Dressage Federation (USDF)

United States Pony Club (USPC)