Coaching Background:
Stephen Ambrose Sarkisian is an American football coach and former player. He is the head football coach at the University of Texas at Austin, a position he has held since January 2021
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Coach: Steve Sarkisian
School: University of Texas at Austin
Conference: Big 12
Coach Steve Sarkisian (Texas) - Contract Details
Average Annual Salary:
$2,280,000
Length of Contract:
6 Years
Highest Possible Performance Bonus:
$825,000
Other Bonus:
Nike allowance-$6,000; one-time special payment of $1.2 million on 12/31/24; professional services payments of average $3.42 million/year
Academic Responsibility:
Yes
Highest Possible Academic Bonus:
N/A
Behavior Responsibility:
Yes
Buyout Clause:
Before 12/31/21-$7 million; before 12/31/22-$6 million; before 12/31/23-$6 million; before 12/31/24-$5 million; before 12/31/25-$4 million; before 12/31/26-$3 million
Golden Parachute:
All remaining compensation/obligations + 70% remaining base salary + professional services payment
Perks:
2 courtesy vehicles; club membership; spouse and children travel to games; one suite for home football games; 6 tickets to home games for all other sports; 20 years/year use of private plane; University to pay previous employer's buyout; $250,000 relocation costs
Unique Clause:
Contract Rank
29
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