Coaching Background:
Jim Harbaugh was named Head Football Coach of the University of Michigan in 2014. Harbaugh came to Ann Arbor after four seasons serving as Head Coach with the San Francisco 49ers and spent the 2002-2003 seasons as Quarterback's Coach with the Oakland Raiders. Harbaugh was first appointed as Head Coach University of San Diego Harbaugh, a position he held from 2004-2006. His first collegiate coaching job was with WKU as Assistant from 1994-2001.
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Coach: Jim Harbaugh
School: University of Michigan
Conference: Big Ten
Coach Jim Harbaugh (Michigan) - Contract Details
Average Annual Salary:
$665,000
Length of Contract:
5 Years
Highest Possible Performance Bonus:
$2,075,000
Other Bonus:
Additional compensation: year 1-$6.395 million; year 2-$6.535 million; year 3 -$6.678 million; year 4-$6.824 million; year 5-$6.973 million Apparel allowance of $4,000/year
Academic Responsibility:
Y
Highest Possible Academic Bonus:
$150,000
Behavior Responsibility:
Y
Buyout Clause:
Year 1-$3 million; year 2-$2.25million; year 3-$1.5 million; year 4-$750,000; year 5-$0
Golden Parachute:
Remainder of base salary + additional compensation owed under contract
Perks:
2 cars; reasonable moving expenses; complimentary best available tickets for all athletic events; 25 hours private flight time
Unique Clause:
$1 million per year in deferred compensation to retirement plan
Contract Rank
9
Coaching Contract
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