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Athletic success mean dollars?

by Andrew Adam

Coaches can make a lot here at The University of Akron -- or not so much. It all depends on the sport.

J.D. Brookhart, who coached the football team to its MAC win, is paid the most. But others aren't paid as much as you'd think. Even league championships don't necessarily guarantee a top salary for the coach.

Below is the best paid coaches. Click again to find out how much the others are paid.

Joseph D. Brookhart,
Head Football Coach, $145,600
Keith B. Dambrot, Head Men's Basketball Coach, $115,500
Kelly C. Kennedy, Head Women's Basketball Coach, $93,600
Jim Fleming, Asst. Football Coach/Def. Coord., $87,125
Matt Wallerstedt, Assoc. Head Football Coach, $71,750
James Fry, Asst. Football Coach/Off Coord, $69,700
Kenneth Lolla, Head Men's Soccer Coach, $61,234
Dennis W. Mitchell, Head Men's/Women's Track Coach, $55,169
Terrell Williams, Asst. Football Coach, $54,600
Joseph M. Moorhead, Asst. Head Football Coach, $54,600

But not all coaches bring home the big money. Want to know what the others make? Just click here.

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