Yolett McPhee-McCuin

Best Known For:

Revitalizing Ole Miss women’s basketball, leading them to their 19th NCAA Tournament appearance and the program's 11th Sweet 16.Utilizing the transfer portal effectively to build a competitive roster, achieving back-to-back 20-win seasons for the first time since the mid-90s.Achieving a record 11 SEC victories in a single season, tying a program record, and securing consecutive fourth-place finishes in the SEC.Developing players to reach new heights, including transforming Angel Baker into a First Team All-SEC point guard and a WBCA Honorable Mention All-American.

Best Booked For:

Coaching Clinics and Seminars: Offering insights into player development, team building, and the strategic use of transfer portals to assemble a winning team.Women’s Leadership Conferences: Inspiring young women with her journey from the Bahamas to becoming a trailblazer in women’s basketball, emphasizing the #NoCeilings philosophy.Sports Management and Coaching Education Programs: Sharing her experiences in team dynamics, overcoming adversity, and leading teams to success on the national stage.

Speaker Strengths:

Inspirational Leader: Known for her motivational #NoCeilings philosophy, she empowers individuals to surpass their perceived limits.Strategic Thinker: Demonstrates a keen ability to analyze and adapt, turning challenges into stepping stones for success.Community Builder: Actively engages with fans, supports community service, and fosters a sense of belonging and pride within her team and among supporters.

Background Info:

Under Coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin's leadership, Ole Miss Women’s Basketball has seen a resurgence, marked by strategic recruitment, historic wins, and a culture of success.

McPhee-McCuin’s coaching philosophy, rooted in her #NoCeilings mantra, emphasizes limitless potential, not just in sports but in all aspects of life. Her tenure at Ole Miss is distinguished by significant milestones, including multiple NCAA Tournament appearances, a Sweet 16 run, and setting defensive records. Beyond the court, her impact extends into community service and empowerment, particularly through her foundation in the Bahamas and her involvement in women's basketball at a national level.

As the first Bahamian woman to coach at the Division I level and a pioneer in her field, McPhee-McCuin’s story is one of breaking barriers and inspiring the next generation of women in sports.