All articles tagged with #coaching contract
Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte was hired as Missouri State's new assistant swimming coach on an August 2026–June 2027 contract paying $34.10 per hour (about $30,000 annually) with bonuses for conference championships and NCAA qualifiers; his weekly schedule will be finalized after arrival, marking his first professional coaching job.
Steve Kerr agreed to a two-year contract to remain Golden State Warriors head coach, keeping him among the league's highest-paid coaches as the franchise signals a roster rethink after a 37-win season and a No. 10 seed. Talks with owner Joe Lacob and GM Mike Dunleavy centered on short- and long-term plans, with Curry and Draymond Green expressing support for Kerr's return as the team plans to rebuild around Curry, who will be in the final year of his contract.
North Carolina would owe coach Hubert Davis about $5.312 million if the school fires him on April 1, with a base salary of $1.25 million through 2030 plus $1.8 million in supplemental pay this season (rising by $100,000 annually), plus $50,000 in expenses and about $700,000 from Nike/Learfield; this comes after an 82-78 overtime loss to VCU in the first round of the 2026 NCAA tournament, putting Davis’s job security in question per university records and USA Today reporting.
Negotiations between the Packers and Matt LaFleur are dragging, with the main hang-up over contract length rather than annual pay. Insiders peg LaFleur’s market around $14–$15 million per year, while Green Bay has floated short extensions, highlighting the guaranteed money question and potential pivots (e.g., Jeff Hafley) if a longer deal isn’t feasible. Comparisons to other high-profile coaching deals underscore the financial and firing-cost dynamics shaping whether the team goes all-in on a longer commitment.
John Harbaugh is reportedly poised to sign a five-year, about $100 million deal with the New York Giants, averaging around $20 million per year and placing him among the league’s top-paid coaches. The Giants beat competing offers from the Titans and others after Harbaugh did extensive legwork, consulting GM Joe Schoen, current staff, and even Eli Manning. He’ll need to assemble his New York staff, with Todd Monken likely set as OC and several Ravens assistants possibly joining. Anthony Weaver is among DC candidates as Harbaugh attempts to reboot a Giants franchise with limited playoff success in recent years, facing a tough NFC East.
Reports say the New York Giants are planning a five-year, $100 million deal for John Harbaugh (about $20 million per year), with Harbaugh viewed as a strong fit for the franchise. The rumor, attributed to Jordan Schultz, notes the absence of salary-cap constraints and contract transparency in coaching deals, while suggesting Harbaugh could command more, though he appears focused on finding the right place to thrive.
Whether Mike Tomlin could leave the Steelers for another NFL job in 2027 without the team getting compensation depends on the specifics of his contract, including any option year. Because coaching contracts aren’t public, the exact rights are unclear and could involve tolling or negotiated terms; past context with Bill Cowher is cited, but the real answer requires seeing the contract. Tomlin has said he doesn’t plan to coach in 2026, but the 2027 question remains contingent on contract language.
Arizona State's football coach Kenny Dillingham remains committed to the program amid ongoing speculation about a potential move to Michigan, with the university working to meet his needs for success and stability, highlighting the program's recent progress and the changing landscape of college sports.
LSU is suing to avoid paying Brian Kelly's $54 million buyout, claiming it never officially fired him and lacked authority to do so, amidst a legal dispute over the termination and buyout terms following Kelly's departure as LSU football coach.
The article discusses the potential $150 million, 10-year coaching contract for Lane Kiffin at the University of Florida, highlighting the high costs, bidding war possibilities with NFL teams like the Dolphins, and the broader implications of such lucrative deals in college football's ongoing arms race, including concerns about financial sustainability and program stability.
Matt Rhule has signed a two-year extension with Nebraska through 2032, increasing his buyout and potential earnings, with the deal tied to team success and playoff appearances.
Ole Miss AD Keith Carter is proactively working to secure a new deal for head coach Lane Kiffin, similar to Indiana's deal with Curt Cignetti, amid ongoing success and speculation about Kiffin's future, despite his current lucrative contract and interest from other programs.
Indiana University has signed coach Curt Cignetti to an eight-year, $93 million contract, making him the third-highest paid coach in college football, reflecting the program's rapid rise and Cignetti's success in transforming Indiana into a national contender, while also highlighting his decision to stay amid lucrative offers from other programs.
Curt Cignetti's rapid rise from James Madison to Indiana has been extraordinary, culminating in a record-breaking contract after leading Indiana to an 11-2 season and notable wins, including a victory over Oregon, making him one of the highest-paid coaches in college football.
Curt Cignetti and Indiana have agreed to an eight-year, $92.8 million deal, making him one of the highest-paid college football coaches with an $11.6 million annual salary, reflecting his successful turnaround of the Indiana program, which has achieved top rankings and playoff appearances.