The University of Houston announced this week that it has secured a five‑year agreement with Will Davis, appointing him as the program’s new baseball coach. The deal, which runs through the 2031 season, is designed to bring stability and ambition to the team’s future.
Compensation details
Under the terms of the contract, Davis will receive a total compensation of $2.225 million, structured around a base salary that climbs to $450,000 in each of the final four years. In addition, the agreement provides a $500 monthly car allowance, a one‑time relocation payment of $16,250, and a $40,000 earmark for any buyout he might owe to his former institution, Lamar University.
Buyout and termination clauses
The contract also outlines a tiered buyout structure. If Davis chooses to leave before July 1, 2027, he would be required to repay 100 percent of the remaining base salary and non‑salary compensation. Subsequent years see the repayment percentage drop to 80 percent in 2028, 60 percent in 2029, 40 percent in 2030, and 20 percent in the final season. Conversely, if the university terminates the agreement without cause, Davis would be entitled to a buyout equal to the proportion of salary and compensation that remains on the contract.
University officials say the arrangement reflects a strategic investment in the program’s long‑term competitiveness, while the financial safeguards aim to protect both parties should circumstances change.