How Raiders' HC Pete Carroll Has Always Given Back

Carroll he went beyond that. He even wanted better for the Los Angeles community and their kids as well. At USC and during the season, Carroll will help teenagers get off the streets and make an effort to end gang violence.

"It was so obvious that kids getting killed in the streets is just not okay," said Carroll when he was the head coach at USC. "It is not alright. "

"Save somebody's life out here, save someone's kid. Give that gift to their mom," was one message Carroll gave.

Carroll wanted to do it for the kids and the community that were struggling and no one else.

"The last thing I want is trying to get something out of it. I have no connection to that thought. None."

"That is so important for us to create hope and to help people with their vision and to help them understand what they can become. Just give us a chance."

Carroll went on to start an organization called "A Better LA." It is all an organization to alleviate gang violence. It was a great work because it brought together so many people, including politicians, educators, former gang members, and police officers.

"Each person holds so much power within themselves that needs to be let out," added Carroll. "And sometimes they just need a little nudge, a little direction, a little support, a little coaching, and the greatest of things can happen. I know that is true. I have seen it, I am living it."

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