About Coach AC
Following his love for coaching and mentorship, Coach Anthony Connally (AC) has a rich history of dedication to football and fitness. His passionate delivery is cherished by athletes and clients alike.
Early in his career, Connally worked as an assistant football & strength coach at his alma mater, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) where he was Team Captain and 4-year letterman in football under Hall of Fame coach Larry Little. Connally ended his career as the 3rd all-time leading tackler in the school’s history and went on to play professionally with the Carolina Cobras. Keeping with his desire to help athletes perform at their best, he served as Director of Sports Performance at Life University in Marietta, GA where he and his team established strength programs for 17 new sports within a ten-year span.
Connally has over 19 years of sports performance training experience and has trained athletes in the NFL, NBA, WNBA, as well as Olympian Athletes. He is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach (CSCS), Performance Enhancement Specialist (NASM), a Speed and Explosion Specialist (NASE) and a member of The National Association of Speed & Explosion. Connally earned his B.S. in Physical Education at NCCU and holds an M.S. degree in Exercise Science & Health Promotion from PennWest California University. He and his wife, Karen, live in Frisco, TX.