Yolett McPhee-McCuin
Transformational leader, renowned women’s basketball coach, founder of a non-profit organization for the development of women and youth through education and sports

Yolett McPhee-McCuin, affectionately known as 'Coach Yo,' is the head coach for the University of Mississippi women's basketball program, which was returned to national prominence under her leadership.

Throughout her coaching career, she impacted every community in which she coached, emphasizing an importance on community engagement, both through service and via dialogue with fans and supporters. She puts an emphasis on teaching, developing, and inspiring through character-building and leadership, as best displayed by her trademark motto #NoCeilings, which serves as a rallying cry within her.

#NoCeilings emphasizes living life without limits, especially to young women, focusing on what can be achieved on the court and in life. Through her non-profit foundation, No Ceilings with Coach Yo, she advocates for child development through education and athletics.

McPhee-McCuin has been featured in major publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Athletic. She has also been a feature speaker with organizations such as CBS Sports, NIKE, NCAA, The Wall Street Journal, and Toastmasters International.

A native of The Bahamas, McPhee-McCuin and her husband, Kelly McCuin, have two daughters: Yasmine and Yuri.

Watch as Toastmasters honors Yolett McPhee-McCuin live and livestreamed from the convention stage and be inspired by her session: