Sally says Salazar's salary is six figures.
lightstays wrote:
How much do people think Alberto Salazar makes from coaching?
Sally says Salazar's salary is six figures.
lightstays wrote:
How much do people think Alberto Salazar makes from coaching?
I guess what I'm saying is the compensation for the highest level coaches or athletes is insanely high, but for coaches or athletes who are just plain exceptional, well, they often make peanuts (or nothing at all). If the money were spread around more evenly, I'd we'd all be a whole lot better off.
Yes, I have a major problem with your statement.
A) It terribly undervalues Salazar from Nike's perspective. From a purely business perspective, while runners provide little $ to nike it terms of overall value, 150k is a drop in the hat and so is 500k. I wouldn't be that hard to justify Salazar's salary in terms of incremental revenue he brings in to Nike.
Furthermore it contributes to Nike's mission statement of " 'To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.' The legendary University of Oregon track and field coach and Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman said, 'If you have a body, you are an athlete.' " BoD and investors place value on these things. So while he may not add 500k in revenue (although probably does) he absolutely contributes to Nike's mission statement... I brought them three Olympic Gold medals.
B) Again it undervalues Salazar from the perspective of other companies. If Nike only paid him $150k, you can be certain that other shoe companies would come knocking on his door and offer him more. Eventually, he would take more. $150k is barely more than what a senior product manager or senior strategy manager makes at Nike or another shoe company.
C) It's a little offensive to suggest that someone should donate or value, the remainder of their salary or value i.e the $350k above your $150k that you think he deserves after accounting for reasonable living expenses. WHO ARE YOU to say that he should do this and what gives you the right? I suggest you move to China.
lightstays wrote:
I guess what I'm saying is the compensation for the highest level coaches or athletes is insanely high, but for coaches or athletes who are just plain exceptional, well, they often make peanuts (or nothing at all). If the money were spread around more evenly, I'd we'd all be a whole lot better off.
I'm certain we'd be a whole lot worse off. Human beings are terribly selfish things. When people are no longer rewarded for positive value and "punished" for negative value, things fall apart quickly. I mean frankly look at this message board or any other anonymous internet forum like YouTube Comments... They are filled with the scum of the world because there is NO accountability.
lightstays wrote:
Am I the only person who has a major problem with this? So he's a brilliant coach and he's responsible for some of the best runners in the world--a sport, let's face it, that no one really follows or gives two shits about, except those of us here at LR.
Could he maybe keep 150k/year (who can't live on that?) and give the other 400k to struggling x-country programs in New Mexico or Somalia?
Why does he have to give to programs in other countries? First off, charity starts at home so I have never understood the notion of donating to others before taking into account Americans. Secondly, if the needs of those individuals are so dire, let's focus on need-based charities (providing food, training for jobs) rather than maintaining some extra-cirricular program.
heyyo wrote:
Yes, I have a major problem with your statement.
A) It terribly undervalues Salazar from Nike's perspective. From a purely business perspective, while runners provide little $ to nike it terms of overall value, 150k is a drop in the hat and so is 500k. I wouldn't be that hard to justify Salazar's salary in terms of incremental revenue he brings in to Nike.
Furthermore it contributes to Nike's mission statement of " 'To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.' The legendary University of Oregon track and field coach and Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman said, 'If you have a body, you are an athlete.' " BoD and investors place value on these things. So while he may not add 500k in revenue (although probably does) he absolutely contributes to Nike's mission statement... I brought them three Olympic Gold medals.
B) Again it undervalues Salazar from the perspective of other companies. If Nike only paid him $150k, you can be certain that other shoe companies would come knocking on his door and offer him more. Eventually, he would take more. $150k is barely more than what a senior product manager or senior strategy manager makes at Nike or another shoe company.
C) It's a little offensive to suggest that someone should donate or value, the remainder of their salary or value i.e the $350k above your $150k that you think he deserves after accounting for reasonable living expenses. WHO ARE YOU to say that he should do this and what gives you the right? I suggest you move to China.
I suggest you remove China from your "socialist" pile and maybe do some reading about the modern state of the country.
Mehh
including turning tricks on the side, 550k
lightstays wrote:
Am I the only person who has a major problem with this? So he's a brilliant coach and he's responsible for some of the best runners in the world--a sport, let's face it, that no one really follows or gives two shits about, except those of us here at LR.
Could he maybe keep 150k/year (who can't live on that?) and give the other 400k to struggling x-country programs in New Mexico or Somalia?
no you are completly retarted
detroit or somalia