5 Quotes & Sayings By Pete Carroll

Pete Carroll is the head football coach at the University of Southern California. He has led his USC Trojans to three Pac-10 titles and three BCS Championships. As head coach, he was named Pac-10 Coach of the Year four times. His Trojans have won nine bowl games, including five Rose Bowls Read more

Carroll has also been involved in several coaching innovations, including the spread offense and the wildcat formation. He was named one of Sports Illustrated's "50 Greatest coaches."

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My mom was really cool. She's the one that gave me the mentality about believing in myself and trusting it, that I was always gonna be okay, and that I could do things in a special way. She just pumped me up, you know? Pete Carroll
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Think of your favorite teacher you ever had in school: the one who made it the most fun to go to class. They surprise you. They keep you guessing. They keep you coming back, wanting to know what's going to happen next. Pete Carroll
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People make mistakes all the time. We learn and grow. If there's patience and love, and you care for people, you can work them through it, and they can find their greatest heights. Pete Carroll
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Each person holds so much power within themselves that needs to be let out. Sometimes they just need a little nudge, a little direction, a little support, a little coaching, and the greatest things can happen. Pete Carroll