I think the advice here has generally been solid. You are the buyer. Without you there is no deal. Know what you think is fair and what you will pay. Remember, this may be your dream coach but if the price is not fair in your judgement it is not your dream. Your stronger tool is the ability to walk away. If they offer a price consistent with your bottom line then test it by trying to get less before you make the deal. Don't give them your numbers Make them make the offers. They will push you to give them your bottom line. If you wish give them a bottom line way below the real one. When all the games of all the people frustrate you leave and wait. They will call and if they don't it was not meant to be. There are a lot of good coaches and good deals, not just one.