Authenticity is key for Ole Miss’ Coach Yo: ‘I try to show up as my best, flaws and all’
Ole Miss women’s basketball runs on authenticity, and head coach Yolett “Coach Yo” McPhee-McCuin refuses to shrink. McPhee-McCuin sat down with Andscape and ESPN commentator Arielle Chambers to unpack what it takes to lead “as Yo,” from navigating Southern power dynamics as a Bahamian woman to building a culture where players can be vulnerable. Related [...]
Ole Miss women’s basketball runs on authenticity, and head coach Yolett “Coach Yo” McPhee-McCuin refuses to shrink. McPhee-McCuin sat down with Andscape and ESPN commentator Arielle Chambers to unpack what it takes to lead “as Yo,” from navigating Southern power dynamics as a Bahamian woman to building a culture where players can be vulnerable.
With recollections from Ole Miss player Cotie McMahon, McPhee-McCuin discusses authentic leadership, the mental health side of coaching, and why coaching Black players as a Black woman poses unique challenges.
The post Authenticity is key for Ole Miss’ Coach Yo: ‘I try to show up as my best, flaws and all’ appeared first on Andscape.
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