THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is between Kentucky State University (“KSU”) and Felton Huggins (“Coach”) (collectively, “the Parties”).

For and in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants set forth herein, the Parties agree as follows:

The Parties want to enter into this Agreement because KSU wishes to employ Coach as the Head Football Coach for the period described herein, and Coach wishes to serve the entire term of this Agreement for the consideration described herein. The Parties recognize and agree that although this Agreement is athletics-related, the primary purpose of KSU and, accordingly, all its legal arrangements, including this Agreement, is the furtherance of its educational mission.

The terms included within this section shall have the following meanings, which shall remain the same throughout the entirety of this Agreement.

“SIAC” shall mean the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, of which KSU is a member.

“NCAA” shall mean the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

“Governing Athletic Rules” shall mean any and all present or future legislation, regulations, rules, directives, bylaws, written policies, and constitutions, and official or authoritative interpretations thereof, as well as any and all amendments, supplements, or modifications thereto that are hereafter promulgated by the NCAA or SIAC, or by the Athletic Director for KSU (“the Athletic Director”) in the conduct or administration of intercollegiate athletics.

“University Policies” shall mean The Gold Book, the bylaws of KSU’s Board of Regents (“the Board of Regents”), and/or the rules and policies of KSU.

“Football Program” shall mean the KSU Football Program, including its staff and student-athletes.

Head Football Coach Employment Agreement, Felton Huggins (2023)