UGA Extends AD Josh Brooks’ Contract with Significant Raise

The University of Georgia’s athletic department just made a big move. They’ve announced a contract extension and salary bump for athletic director Josh Brooks.

This comes after some wild achievements across UGA sports. We’re talking back-to-back SEC championships in football, plus national titles in women’s tennis, women’s track, and equestrian.

The extension, approved by Georgia’s athletic association executive committee, keeps Brooks around through 2031. He’ll get a hefty annual raise, too.

Let’s get into the details of Brooks’ new contract, what he’s accomplished, and what might be next for Georgia athletics.

Josh Brooks’ Contract Extension and Raise

Georgia’s making it clear they want to keep the momentum going in their athletic programs. They’ve given Josh Brooks another year on his contract, locking him in as athletic director until 2031.

Brooks will see an annual raise of $125,000. That brings his six-year average base salary to $1.75 million.

Incentives and Performance Goals

It’s not just about the base salary, though. Brooks’ contract includes some performance-based incentives.

• Academic performance
• Learfield Directors Cup standings

Georgia clearly wants to keep pushing for both athletic and academic success. Balancing those two isn’t easy, but that’s the bar they’ve set for Brooks and the student-athletes.

Brooks’ Leadership and Achievements

Since 2021, Brooks has led Georgia athletics through a pretty incredible run. He stepped in as athletic director and things just took off.

University president Jere W. Morehead had high praise for Brooks, calling him one of the most successful and respected athletic directors in the country. That’s not something you hear every day.

Football Success

The Georgia Bulldogs football team has been on fire under Brooks’ watch. With Kirby Smart coaching, they’ve pulled off consecutive SEC championships—the first time that’s happened since the early ’80s.

Georgia’s now a college football powerhouse. They’ve earned the No. 3 seed in the College Football Playoff (CFP).

They’re set to play Mississippi in the CFP quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl on January 1. That’s a huge deal for the team and for Brooks’ leadership.

Other Athletic Triumphs

But it’s not just football. Georgia’s been racking up national championships in other sports, too:

• Women’s Tennis: National champions
• Women’s Track: National champions
• Equestrian: National champions

That’s a lot of trophies. The depth and dedication in Georgia’s athletic programs really stand out.

Academic Achievements

Brooks hasn’t lost sight of academics, either. Georgia student-athletes set a school record with a 3.26 cumulative GPA this past year.

That kind of balance between the classroom and the playing field? Not easy to pull off, but Brooks seems to make it a priority.

Future Prospects

With Brooks’ contract extension and raise, Georgia athletics has a lot to look forward to. The university clearly wants to keep a strong and respected leader at the helm, which says a lot about their priorities.

Retaining Brooks shows they’re serious about chasing excellence in every sport. Maybe fans can expect more championships—and probably some solid academic wins too.