Types of Agreements and General Considerations of Coaching Contracts

By Donna A. Lopiano, President, Sports Management Resources   NOTE: This is part one of a story written by Donna A. Lopiano, President, Sports Management Resources, which looks at coaching contracts. It is important to preface any discussion of coaches’ contracts with a reminder that careful review by school district or university legal counsel of all employment policies and documents is essential. The purpose of this article is to provide an understanding of the most common elements of