Connell Maynor (born January 21, 1969) is an American football coach and former player. He is the head football coach at Alabama A&M University . Maynor previously served in the same capacity at Hampton University from 2013 to 2017 and Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) from 2010 to 2013. During his tenure at Winston-Salem State, the Rams won two Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) championships and advanced to the NCAA Division II Football Championship title game in 2012. He also played in the Arena Football League (AFL) from 1996 to 2006.