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.
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Coach: Dana Holgorsen
School: University of Houston
Conference: American Athletic
Coach Dana Holgorsen (Houston) - Contract Details
Average Annual Salary:
$300,000
Length of Contract:
5 Years
Highest Possible Performance Bonus:
$850,000
Other Bonus:
Annual non-salary comp: 2019-$3.4 million; 2020-$3.5 million; 2021-$3.7 million; 2022-$3.9 million; 2023-$4 million. If team invited to Power 5 conference, $1 million incentive bonus + renogtiation of salary;
Academic Responsibility:
No
Highest Possible Academic Bonus:
$30,000
Behavior Responsibility:
No
Buyout Clause:
Before 12/31/19-$12.9 million; before 12/31/20-$9.1 million; before 12/31/21-$7.1 million; before 12/31/22-$2.5 million; after 1/1/23-$1 million
Golden Parachute:
Full salary for 2019-2021, 60% of salary remaining for 2022-2023.
Perks:
Courtesy car; reasonable family travel; complimentary tickets for football and basketball; relocation expenses
Unique Clause:
Contract Rank
13
Coaching Contract
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