Dana Holgorsen

Coaching Background:

Dana Holgorsen was named Head Football Coach of West Virginia University in 2011. Prior to this he served as Head Coach for Ohio State in 2010. From 2008-2009 he worked with the University of Houston Football Program as their Head Coach. Before this he spent seven years as the Offensive Coordinator for Texas Tech. His prior coaching experience includes time with Wingate, Mississippi College and Valdosta State.

Coach Dana Holgorsen - Contract Details

Contract Details Author: Daniel Kalish
Posted: October 28, 2015

Average Annual Salary:

$250,000

Length of Contract:

64 Months and 7 Days

Highest Possible Performance Bonus:

$550,000 (cap of $600,000, minus highest academic bonus)

Other Bonus:

Retention Bonus:$75,000 plus $50,000 on March 1, 2013 and $300,000 on March 1, 2014 Supplemental Compensation: $2,550,000 (more or less depending on year)

Academic Responsibility:

Yes

Highest Possible Academic Bonus:

$50,000

Behavior Responsibility:

Yes

Buyout Clause:

$2,000,000

Golden Parachute:

Base Salary, Supplemental Compensation and Annual Incentive Compensation for the Remainder of the Term

Perks:

2 Courtesy Car+63 Tickets+Club Membership+$5,000 of Athletic Apparel+Travel Expense for maximum 4 people

Unique Clause:

Coach to take prior approval for any outside employment and a detail of all outside athletic sourced income is to be provided to the University.

Contract Rank

Coaching Contract

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