Thomas Carroll, C.S.C.S., USAW Level 1, has built his career on developing powerful, disciplined athletes while shaping resilient young men prepared for success beyond sport. Since accepting the role of Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at North Carolina Central University in February 2019,

Carroll has been a driving force behind one of the most successful eras in NCCU football history, helping guide the Eagles to the 2022 HBCU National Championship, 2022 MEAC Championship, 2023 FCS Playoff appearance, and consecutive top-20 FCS national rankings peaking at No. 7 in the FCS top-25 polls, the Eagles' highest national ranking as a NCAA Division I-FCS program

Carroll’s coaching philosophy is rooted in accountability, competitive excellence, and holistic development. He believes elite performance starts with discipline and consistency, reinforced through a scientifically grounded, sport-specific training model that prioritizes injury prevention, mental toughness, and long-term athletic growth.

At NCCU, he oversees all aspects of the performance program, including staff leadership, individualized athlete development, nutrition management, and professional player development—serving as a key liaison to NFL organizations, with more than 45 scouts from 28 teams visiting campus during the 2023 Draft process.

Before NCCU, Carroll spent seven seasons at Florida International University, contributing to bowl-winning teams and overseeing strength programs across multiple sports. His path into coaching began at the grassroots level at his alma mater, Lakewood High School (N.J.), where he balanced roles as a defensive coordinator, educator, and mentor—an experience that continues to shape his people-first leadership style.

A former defensive end at the University of Miami, Carroll played during one of the most dominant stretches in program history, earning two national championship appearances and multiple major bowl wins.

That championship pedigree, combined with his commitment to Positive Mental Attitude (P.M.A.) and servant leadership, defines a coach who measures success not only by wins—but by the lives he impacts.