One of the most important aspects of taking over and running a college football program is relationship-building. As a head coach, you are constantly under a microscope, answering to key university stakeholders, fans, and others around the school and the team. Of course, it's important to maintain those relationships within the program, but it's even more crucial for these coaches to build a rapport within the high school community. UCLA's Bob Chesney has emphasized building, and in some cases mending, relationships with those programs. How Chesney Is Building Relationships Dec 9, 2025; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Bob Chesney is introduced as UCLA Bruins football coach at press conference at Renee Luskin Conference Center Centennial Ballroom. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images As an East Coast guy who has taken the reins of a West Coast program, Bob Chesney considers the relationship aspect immensely crucial, especially if he wants to build a sustainable contender.…