Through an open records request, KTSM in El Paso was able to obtain the details of the new contract that UTEP head coach Joe Golding signed last month. Here’s a summary of the contract and associated incentives:
Contract Overview
- Term: June 1, 2025 – August 31, 2028
- Base Salary: $412,000 annually
- Additional Compensation: $300,000 annually for fulfilling media/speaking engagements
- Total Potential Annual Pay: $712,000
- Optional Fourth Year:
Contract extends through August 31, 2029 if UTEP wins a Conference USA or Mountain West regular season or tournament championship during the contract term.
Performance Incentives
| Incentive | Bonus Amount |
|---|---|
| CUSA Regular Season Championship | 1 month base salary |
| CUSA Regular Season Co-Championship | 2 weeks base salary |
| CUSA Tournament Championship | 1 month base salary |
| NCAA At-Large Bid | $25,000 |
| NIT Appearance | $10,000 |
| 80%+ Win Rate in DI Regular Season Games | $100,000 |
| Win vs. New Mexico State (regular season) | $2,500 |
| CUSA Coach of the Year | $15,000 |
Buyout Terms (If Golding leaves for another job)
| Dates | Buyout Owed to UTEP |
|---|---|
| Through August 31, 2025 | $750,000 |
| Sept 1, 2025 – Aug 31, 2026 | $600,000 |
| Sept 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027 | $400,000 |
| Sept 1, 2027 – Aug 31, 2028 | $0 |
| Optional 4th Year (if earned) | $0 |
Coaching Record at UTEP (as of 2024–25)
- Overall: 70–63
- CUSA Regular Season: 32–40
- Winning Seasons: 3
- 2023–24: Reached CUSA Tournament Final
- 2024–25: Finished 18–15 overall, eliminated in CUSA quarterfinals
