Open Door Policy

AFM continues the new section of the magazine with the second installment of Open Door Policy: an inside look at the office of a head football coach. It’s not just the inner-workings of a day in the life of a coach, but what goes on behind the scenes; that is, the good, the bad, and the unusual. It’s an intimate look inside a coach’s den... This month’s subject is USC’s Pete Carroll, last year’s AFCA Division I-A National Coach of the Year, having guided the Trojans to a three year record of 29-9 and a co-National Championship in 2003. Carroll also serves as defensive coordinator of the team that led the nation in rushing defense. His resume includes 29 years of coaching experience including 16 in the NFL. He gave us these insights as he reflected from his office... AFM: What was it like the first time you stepped into your office-knowing you are in charge of one of the