Alabama A&M releases Connell Maynor

Connell Maynor’s time at Alabama A&M is over.

The school announced Monday that it has “relieved” Connell Maynor of his role as head coach after seven seasons at the helm.

“We would like to thank you Connell Maynor For his seven seasons at Alabama A&M University, AAMU AD Dr. Paul Bryant: “We wish him all the best in all his future endeavors.”

The mayor posted a 40-32 record during his tenure at Alabama A&M. He led the team to a SWAC title during the shortened 2021 spring season.

He enjoyed four straight winning seasons early in his career, including the shortened spring season. However, the program is 15-19 since 2022, including a 6-6 record in the 2024 season.

Maynor arrived in Huntsville in 2018 after a four-year stint at Hampton University.

In 2014, Maynor was hired as head coach at Hampton Universitywhere he led the Pirates during their final years in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) before the program transitioned to the Big South Conference. During his time at Hampton (2014-2017), Maynor led the team to a competitive record and helped develop talent while navigating the challenges of conference realignment.

Maynor’s head coaching career began brilliantly at Winston-Salem State University. During his time at WSSU, he led the program to a 45-6 record, winning back-to-back CIAA titles in 2011 and 2012, going undefeated in both regular seasons – culminating in a national championship game in 2012.

According to Alabama A&M’s press release, a national search will begin immediately for the program’s next head coach.

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