Methodology

A not available (N/A) in the database denotes schools that are private and not subject to a state or federal open records request. Figures for schools are based on the assistant coaches’ contract year that covers, or covered, the 2016-2017 college basketball season.

The following defined compensation components are included in the database and calculated based on the cost to the employer or third party obligor rather than the value to the coach:

University and University Affiliated Base Salary:  Includes base salary only.   Salaries reported do not take into account deductions that have, or may, occur because of state government furlough actions or voluntary salary reductions.

Other Compensation:  Compensation from the university or a university affiliated entity for media, public relations, endorsements, guaranteed summer camp payments, payments based on ticket revenue when available, personal expense accounts (i.e. expenses taxable to the employee), housing allowances, etc.  Deferred compensation and retention payments are included on a pro rata basis if the only circumstances in which the payment would be forfeited are (A) the University terminates the coach’s employment for cause, and/or (B) if the Coach resigns from the University. 

Non-University Income:  Separate, third party (i.e., non-university related entities as opposed to athletic corporations) contracts, and/or annual athletically related income reports for the most recent year available other than those related to university provided Base Salary or Other Compensation. 

Total Compensation:  The aggregate sum of items 1, 2 and 3 described above.  Value of perquisites such as game tickets, luxury suites, cars, family travel, country club memberships and standard university benefits such as health care are not included.

Maximum Bonus:  The greatest amount that can be received if the team or coach meets prescribed on-field/on-court performance goals (e.g., win totals, NCAA tournament appearances, conference and/or national championships, coach of the year awards, fundraising, etc.), academic and/or player-conduct goals. 

Research assistance was provided by John Schwartz, an undergraduate student at the University of Texas.