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Summary

"I know that I'll be evaluated in Seattle with wins and losses, as that is the nature of my profession for the last thirty-five years. But our record will not be what motivates me. Years ago I was asked, 'Pete, which is better: winning or competing?' My response was instantaneous: 'Competing. . . because it lasts longer.'" Pete Carroll is one of the most successful coaches in football today. As the head coach at USC, he brought the Trojans back to national prominence, amassing a 97-19 record over nine seasons. Now he shares the championship-winning philosophy that led USC to seven straight Pac-10 titles. This same mind=set and culture will shape his program as he returns to the NFL to coach the Seattle Seahawks. Carroll developed his unique coaching style by trial and error over his career. He learned that you get better results by teaching instead of screaming, and by helping players grow as people, not just on the field. He learned that an upbeat, energetic atmosphere in the locker room can coexist with an unstoppable competitive drive. He learned why you should stop worrying about your opponents, why you should always act as if the whole world is watching, and many other contrarian insights. Carroll shows us how the Win Forever philosophy really works, both in NCAA Division I competition and in the NFL. He reveals how his recruiting strategies, training routines, and game-day rituals preserve a team's culture year after year, during championship seasons and disappointing seasons alike. Win Forever is about more than winning football games; it's about maximizing your potential in every aspect of your life. Carroll has taught business leaders facing tough challenges. He has helped troubled kids on the streets of Los Angeles through his foundation A Better LA. His words are true in any situation: "If you want to win forever, always compete."

Author Biography

Pete Carroll is head coach of the USC Trojans football team. His teams have won seven consecutive Pac-10 conference titles, three consecutive Rose Bowls, and two national championships. Carroll is also known for his charity work. He lives in Los Angeles.
Kristoffer A. Garin has worked as a reporter covering politics and law enforcement for the New York Daily News and The New York Journal News

Introduction	p. 1
Before the Philosophy
Beginning to Compete	p. 9
Learning to Coach	p. 18
The Inner Game of Football	p. 30
Hard Lessons in New York	p. 39
The 49ers Way	p. 50
Getting Closer in New England	p. 58
The Power to Win Forever
Philosophy as the Foundation	p. 77
Always Compete	p. 84
Practice Is Everything	p. 90
Win Forever at USC
Getting the Job at USC	p. 95
Laying Ground Rules	p. 102
Coach Your Coaches	p. 116
Coaches Are Teachers	p. 127
Our Approach to Practice	p. 138
Fourth and Nine	p. 152
Our Recruiting Promise	p. 161
Making It Fun	p. 167
Playing in the Absence of Fear	p. 177
Setting a Vision and Seeing It	p. 183
Winning Forever On and Off the Field	p. 189
Win Forever Beyond the Field
Not Just Football	p. 199
You Can Win Forever	p. 207
Conclusion	p. 215
Acknowledgments	p. 221
Index	p. 225
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