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.