Coaching Background:
Tim Lester is currently the head coach at Western Michigan University, where he also played quarterback.
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Coach: Tim Lester
School: Western Michigan University
Conference: Mid-American
Coach Tim Lester (Western Michigan) - Contract Details
Average Annual Salary:
$225,000
Length of Contract:
9 Years
Highest Possible Performance Bonus:
$260,000 plus smaller bonuses for each player selected for special awards like All-Conference
Other Bonus:
$575,000
Academic Responsibility:
Yes
Highest Possible Academic Bonus:
$7,000
Behavior Responsibility:
No
Buyout Clause:
Before 1/23-$500,000; before 1/24-$400,000; before 1/25-$300,000; before 1/26-$225.000
Golden Parachute:
Before 1/23-$500,000; before 1/24-$400,000; before 1/25-$300,000; before 1/26-$225.000
Perks:
- suite which includes 34 tickets
- country club membership
Unique Clause:
Any delay/ prevention/stoppage of activities at university due to strikes, disputes, govt., civil commotion etc, excuses performance of either party
Contract Rank
95
Coaching Contract
View Tim Lester (Western Michigan)Contract PDF
Lester_Extension 1-13-17 thru 1-31-24
Lester 2nd Amendment