Dani Busboom Kelly Nebraska Contract, Louisville Volleyball Buyout

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Louisville Volleyball coach Dani Busboom Kelly signed a six-year agreement to take over on her Alma Mater, Nebraskaannounced the university on Wednesday.

Bus boom Kelly led the Cardinals to two NCAA-Runner-Up Finish, three national semi-final performances and four Acc Championships for eight seasons. Current associate head coach Dan Meske will take her place pending approval of University of Louisville Athletics Association Later this week.

Bus boom Kelly played for Cornhuskers From 2003-06 and won a national championship its senior year. She also served as an assistant on Nebraskas 2015 NCAA Championship Team. She accepted the job in Louisville the following year.

Her original contract created an annual salary of $ 225,000. It rose to $ 400,000 in 2022, after U of L approved a six-year contract extension after an undefeated regular season in 2021.

Bus boom Kelly’s original deal did not include a buyout determination. Her new contract set up a $ 400,000 -Buyout, which dropped to $ 300,000 on January 1st. However, her contract included a provision that waived her buyout if she were to leave “for employment in the main coach’s bachelor -Alma Mater.” Thus, she will go to Nebraska without punishment.

Her performance bonuses in Louisville also increased with her latest contract. An ACC championship would give $ 20,000; A sweet 16 look would add $ 10,000; An elite eight appearance would add $ 15,000; And a Final Four would add $ 30,000. A national championship would give bus boom Kelly a $ 50,000 bonus. If Volleyball published an average of 3.0 or higher degree, she would receive $ 10,000.

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