(Image by Jake Howard/ESPN)

Pete Carroll talking to 9-time world champ Kelly Slater.

The battle that great competitors have is not getting caught up in the winning as much as the performing—being the best, maximizing the ability. That’s how you win forever and that’s exactly what Kelly’s doing.

Ditch the boogie-board Pete! Only a surfer knows the feeling. Your quest to WIN FOREVER begins with a stand up barrel.

USC coach Pete Carroll on Slater, Lowers and why football and surfing are one and the same [ESPN]