MISSOULA — The University of Montana officially elevated Nate Harris from interim coach to head coach with an announcement on March 18.
UM followed that up with a press conference to officially introduce Harris in his new role on March 24, and recently Harris' contract for the job was made official.
Acquired in a public records request by MTN Sports, Harris' contract shows a base salary of $135,000 with the Montana Lady Griz. A three-year deal, Harris' contract went into effect on March 24 and runs through June 30, 2028.
Harris and UM athletic director Kent Haslam signed the deal on March 24. UM legal counsel Lucy France and president Seth Bodnar signed it April 1, and commissioner Clay Christian signed it on April 17.
Harris receives a monthly automobile stipend of $500, as well.
A number of incentives will also be available to Harris and his staff based on performance both athletically and academically. Of note, Harris earns $5,000 if he wins Big Sky coach of the year and $3,000 for co-coach of the year.
If the Lady Griz win the regular-season championship or a share of it, Harris earns $5,000 and the three assistant coaches earn $2,500 each. If the Lady Griz win the Big Sky tournament or advance to the NCAA Tournament, Harris earns $5,000 and the three assistants each earn $2,500.
To see the full contract, view the document below.
The buyout for Harris' contract is the amount equal to his base salary prorated based on the term left on the contract.
Harris took over in January as interim head coach after previous head coach Brian Holsinger went on leave and eventually resigned. Holsinger's first contract with UM paid him $140,000 in base salary per year.
