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: West Virginia University
Conference: Big 12
Coach Dana Holgorsen - Contract Details
Average Annual Salary:
$250,000
Length of Contract:
8 Years
Highest Possible Performance Bonus:
$1,050,000
Other Bonus:
- $3,406,250
Academic Responsibility:
Yes
Highest Possible Academic Bonus:
$30,000
Behavior Responsibility:
No
Buyout Clause:
2012-2016: $2,000,000; 2017: $3,000,000; 2018: $2,500,000; 2019 and after $1,000,000
Golden Parachute:
2012-2016: Remaining base salary and supplemental compensation through remainder of contract; 2017: $3,000,000 + $2,900,000 (prorated on a daily basis) + 60% of remaining compensation for 2019-2021; 2018: $3,000,000 (prorated on a daily basis) + 60% of remaining compensation for 2019-2021; Thereafter receives 60% of remaining compensation for remainder of term.
Perks:
- Retention payment incentives
- 2 Cars
- 1 suite or 25 tickets for home games
- 20 premium tickets for road games
- 10 premium tickets for post season games
- 8 tickets for men and women's basketball home games
Unique Clause:
Contract Rank
40
Coaching Contract
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