Syracuse, NY, September 24, 2026 —

A comprehensive special report and accompanying searchable database published by Syracuse.com have shed light on the compensation for high school coaches within Section III. The investigation reveals that public school districts across Section III allocated more than $26 million towards nearly 5,400 coaching positions for the 2024-25 academic year.

The report covers 90 public school districts participating in Section III of New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) sports. This extensive dataset allows the public to examine coaching expenditures in detail.

According to the findings, the total amount spent on coaching salaries and stipends for the specified academic year exceeded $26 million. This figure supports approximately 5,400 coaching roles across various sports and levels within the participating school districts.

The accompanying online database offers users the ability to search for specific information. Criteria available for searching include coaches’ names, their respective districts, the sports they coach, and their compensation figures. This feature aims to provide transparency and detailed insights into how funds are distributed for athletic coaching staff.

The report does not specify the exact breakdown of coaching roles or the distribution of the $26 million across individual coaches or sports. Information regarding the specific methodology for calculating the total spending or the source of the data beyond Syracuse.com’s reporting was not detailed in the summary provided.

This initiative by Syracuse.com aims to provide the community with readily accessible information regarding significant expenditures in the realm of high school athletics, enabling a clearer understanding of coaching compensation across the region.


Story summarized from the original created by Connor Pignatello on www.syracuse.com, see more information here.

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