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Dana Holgorsen (Houston)

University of Houston
American Athletic
Dana Holgorson
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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

Contract Details Author: Daniel Kalish

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

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