Pete Carroll, Ex-Seahawks Coach, Takes on New Role as Teacher at USC

On Tuesday, Pete Carroll shared on Sports Radio 93.3 KJR-FM that he will be teaching a class at USC during the upcoming spring semester. Carroll, who coached the USC football team from 2001 to 2009 before his time in Seattle, offered no further specifics regarding the course.

“I’m really excited about this opportunity,” Carroll remarked. “It’s going to be an exciting venture once everything is in place.” When asked if he would consider returning to coaching, Carroll acknowledged that he could but emphasized that he’s quite happy with his current life.

“I’m in great shape, so I could coach tomorrow if needed,” Carroll said. “But I don’t feel the desire for it right now… We’ll see what happens, but I’m focused on other exciting things ahead.”

Carroll’s tenure with the Seahawks spanned 14 seasons (2010-23), highlighted by a Super Bowl win in 2013. Under his leadership, the Seahawks compiled a 137-89-1 record and made 10 playoff appearances.

Since stepping down in January, Carroll has had limited contact with the team and new head coach Mike Macdonald.

“I haven’t spoken much with the new coaching staff,” Carroll noted. “I did run into Mike in the parking lot, and we had a nice chat, but I’ve mostly stayed out of the way, just watching the games occasionally on TV.”

Carroll remains one of just three coaches to have led teams to both a Super Bowl victory and a college national championship, winning with USC in 2003 and 2004.