Pete Carroll
Pete Carroll is an American football coach known for successful tenures in college football and the National Football League.
Pete Carroll is an American football coach known for successful tenures in college football and the National Football League. He won national championships at USC and a Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks, making him one of only three coaches to win both.
Early life and playing career
Pete Carroll was born in San Francisco, California, on September 15, 1951. He played college football as a defensive back at the College of Marin and the University of the Pacific before moving into coaching.
College coaching career
Carroll became head coach at the University of Southern California in 2001. During his nine seasons at USC, he led the team to two national championships and seven straight Pac-10 titles.
NFL coaching career
Carroll coached several NFL teams, including the New York Jets, New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks, and later the Las Vegas Raiders. His longest and most successful NFL tenure came with the Seahawks, where he served as head coach and executive vice president of football operations from 2010 to 2023. He won Super Bowl XLVIII with Seattle and multiple division titles. He was fired by the Seahawks in January 2024 and later took over as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders in 2025.
Coaching style and legacy
Carroll is known for an energetic, player-centered leadership style. His success at both the college and professional levels has made him one of the most notable coaches in American football. He is widely identified as one of only three coaches to win both a college national championship and a Super Bowl.
Key facts
- Carroll coached the Seattle Seahawks from 2010 to 2023 and served as head coach and executive vice president of football operations.
- He led USC to two national championships and seven straight Pac-10 titles during his nine seasons there.
- He won Super Bowl XLVIII with Seattle, giving him titles at both the college and professional levels.
- He is widely identified as one of only three coaches to win both a college national championship and a Super Bowl.
- He was fired by the Seahawks in January 2024 and later took over as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders in 2025.
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References
- Seattle Seahawks — https://www.seahawks.com/team/coaches-roster/all-time/pete-carrollSupports: Dates of Seahawks tenure, Super Bowl win, division titles, postseason record, USC achievements.
- The Seattle Times — https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/finding-pete-carroll-a-tour-of-his-bay-area-home-uncovers-the-essence-of-the-seahawks-coach/Supports: Full name, birth date and place, college playing background, and education.
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Pete-CarrollSupports: Appointment as Seahawks head coach and historical note about the 7–9 team reaching the playoffs.
- USC Marshall School of Business — https://www.marshall.usc.edu/people/pete-carrollSupports: USC record, national championships, NFL achievements, and historical significance.
- All American Speakers — https://www.allamericanspeakers.com/celebritytalentbios/Pete+Carroll/4484Supports: Statement that he is one of only three coaches to win both a Super Bowl and a college national championship; Seahawks advisory-role transition and Raiders coaching mention.
- Pro Football History — https://pro-football-history.com/coach/56/pete-carroll-bioSupports: NFL coaching span, cumulative win-loss record, and Seahawks firing date.