Coaches

No matter the type of college coach, whether it is football, basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, or any of the other sports, each sign a contract for employment. The current trend is that only major college football coaches hire agents to represent their interests in contract negotiations with different schools. But why not also assistants? The majority of assistant coaches are not represented. Much of the time, assistant coaches are made the scapegoat for a program’s lack of success. There are factors that can affect a head coach or assistant coaches from progressing in their respective positions – whether it be program deficiencies, issues with the school administration, budgets to pay salaries, athletic department politics, or demands from the fanbase.  It is very common for coaches to be employed at a university for as little as one year.

With such high turnover in the coaching community, it is integral that coaches are utilizing their representatives to look for the right fit and negotiate for their best interests. There are so many different aspects of a coach’s employment contract that could and should be negotiated. Compensation, benefits, endorsements, termination rights, buyouts, options, and multi-year deals are only the tip of the iceberg. As the compensation and competition for coaches continue to increase, more coaches should look to hire representation to protect their jobs and add stability to their employment.