Florida State finalizes funding for athletic director and coach searches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 8:11 PM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Florida State Seminoles are proceeding with the search for a new athletic director and head coach following recent leadership changes. The university has enlisted Parker Executive Search to assist in both searches, with confirmed fees of $100,000 for the athletic director and $75,000 for the head coach search. Additional expenses will be incurred, potentially raising the overall cost. The firm, led by Daniel Parker, has extensive experience in similar searches across various organizations. With the searches already underway, Florida State aims to quickly solidify its leadership following the departures of Michael Alford and Mike Norvell.
- •FSU fired athletic director Michael Alford in September.
- •Head coach Mike Norvell was let go last Sunday.
- •Parker Executive Search will assist with the leadership searches.
- •Total fees may exceed $175,000 including expenses.
- •Daniel Parker has led over 200 searches in sports leadership.
- 8:11 PMYahoo Sports — FSU details the funding for their AD and head coach searches
"Florida State Seminoles have put their financial plan in place to find their new athletic director and head coach.
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