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Mike Houston (East Carolina)

East Carolina University
American Athletic
Mike Houston

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Coach: Mike Houston
School: East Carolina University
Conference: American Athletic

Coach Mike Houston (East Carolina) - Contract Details

Contract Details Author: Daniel Kalish

Average Annual Salary:

$500,000

Length of Contract:

5 Years

Highest Possible Performance Bonus:

600000 + $20,000 for each win over power 5 team + up to $50k for regular season wins

Other Bonus:

Broadcast program payments-$350k year 1, $385k year 2, $423,500 year 3, $465,850 year 4, and $512,435 year 5. Season ticket sales Payment: year 1-$225k, year 2- $247,500, year 3-$272,250, year 4-$299,475, and year 5-$329,422. Annual Fund Payment: year 1-$225k, year 2- $247,500, year 3-$272,250, year 4-$299,475, and year 5-$329,422. $5k signing bonus. Annual Retention Bonus-$125k before 12/2/21 and $275k before 2/2/23

Academic Responsibility:

Yes

Highest Possible Academic Bonus:

$100,000

Behavior Responsibility:

Yes

Buyout Clause:

Before 12/2/19-$2.5 million; before 12/2/20-$2 million; before 12/2/21-$1.5 million; before 12/2/22-$1 million; before 12/2/23-$500,000

Golden Parachute:

Remaining annual salary under the contract

Perks:

Vehicle; moving expenses up to $15,000; temporary housing up to $2,000 per month; 1 vehicle or annual allowance of $12,413; cell phone allowance of $130/month; country club membership;

Unique Clause:

$500,000 buyout payment to Coach's prior employer, James Madison University

Contract Rank

61

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