Fink said one Nielsen rating point is worth 1 percent of Hawaii's 365,000 television homes, or 3,650 homes. During the course of a contract year, UH advertisements are seen almost 33 million times. This allows UH to assure its clients that the message is being delivered. Apparel, equipment deals are invaluable The University of Hawaii athletic department has a number of deals with apparel and equipment manufacturers who provide merchandise free or at a discount to UH teams. Each head coach is responsible for securing such contracts.
Some coaches also receive endorsement fees for aligning their teams with a specific brand name.
Other coaches receive allowances for themselves and their staffs. He also receives an endorsement fee but said he does not reveal the amount. Starter provides reversible shirts, sweats and shorts for practice. There is no endorsement fee for the coaches, but they receive an apparel allowance. He receives compensation in exchange for conducting clinics for Asics.