KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Just days after announcing the Vols looked at Tony Vitello’s right hand man, the University of Tennessee released Josh Elander’s initial contract.
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The deal is for roughly four years, lasting until June 30, 2030, with two pots of earning money.
Elander’s contracts calls for a base compensation of $500,000 and a supplemental compensation of $500,000, resulting in Elander’s pay sitting at $1 million a year.
In addition to his base and supplemental pay, Elander can earn incentives broken down by achievement.
SEC Tournament Appearance – $20,000NCAA Regional Appearance – $40,000Hosting NCAA Regionals – $60,000SEC Season/Tournament Championship – $80,000Super Regional Appearance – $100,000Hosting Super Regionals -$120,000College World Series Appearance – $140,000College World Series Championship Appearance – $160,000College World Series National Championship – $200,000SEC Coach of the Year – $5,000National Coach of the Year – $10,000
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