Every coach aspires to build a championship-caliber program, but the roadmap to arriving at such a sought-after destination is far from clear.

What are the hallmarks of a championship-level high school football program and how does a coach build an environment capable of generating that level of success?

That was the question that high school coaches around the country discussed on Twitter in this week’s #txhsfbchat.

One theme that emerged is that complete commitment is required to be a championship-level program, including from coaches, players, parents, school administrators and the community in general.

What does that commitment normally entail? Accountability – from the top down – and adhering to high standards.

Of course, this can’t occur overnight. As one coach in the chat pointed out, legendary UCLA basketball head coach John Wooden didn’t win his first championship until nearly two decades into his career.

Check out the full conversation on building a championship environment here: