Joe Balogh stands as one of Ohio's most distinguished high school basketball coaches, whose remarkable 40-year career has left an indelible mark on the sport. After graduating from Edgerton High School in 1976, Balogh attended Ohio Northern University, where he began his coaching journey as a student assistant coach from 1979 to 1980.

Following his graduation in 1980, Balogh started his professional coaching career at Fort Loramie High School, serving as both JV and varsity assistant coach until 1984. His path then led him to Ontario High School in 1985, where he would build an extraordinary legacy spanning over three decades.

At Ontario, Balogh amassed an impressive career record of 598-227, boasting a 72.5% winning percentage. His teams consistently demonstrated excellence, achieving twelve 20-win seasons, with particularly outstanding years including a 24-1 record in 1990 and 24-2 marks in both 1997 and 2015

Under Balogh's leadership, Ontario dominated their conferences, securing 21 league championships across the Northern Ohio League (NOL) and North Central Conference (NCC). His teams were particularly dominant in conference play, with several undefeated seasons. The program's success extended beyond regular season play, with 21 sectional championships and seven district titles. The 1995 season marked a high point as Ontario advanced to the Division III Final Four after claiming the regional championship.

Balogh's coaching excellence has been widely recognized through numerous awards. He has been named District 6 Coach of the Year multiple times in both Division III and II, and earned Associated Press Coach of the Year honors in Division III (1997) and Division II (2014). His influence extended beyond individual games, as he coached in prestigious all-star games and served as President of the Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association from 2004 to 2006 and is the current Executive Director.

His dedication to the sport earned him national recognition in 2015 as the National Federation of High School Coaches Association Coach of the Year for Ohio.