Ron Balog

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Congrats to @kadebailey02 and @kartermbrown at the @wpial7 Track Championships! Kaden earned a trip to the PIAA Championship in the 100m & 200m, setting a school record in the 100, 10.88! Karter earned his trip to the PIAA Championship with a javelin throw of 169’02! GO BULLDOGS!

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@Vols1462 @ClintHurdle13 Right back at you Z!

@ClintHurdle13 @CoachRBalog Love and miss you buddy!

I kept this story in my pocket for a long time.... In Pittsburgh, September 15th is Roberto Clemente Day. Every year the whole organization fans out across the city. It's like Christmas. Roberto's family is there, Vera and the boys. My first year as manager was 2011. We celebrated. We shook hands and moved on. We didn't win. 19 consecutive losing seasons. 2012 rolls around. Same day, same celebration. We had another losing season, our 20th consecutive. After the ceremony, Roberto Jr. walked over. "My mom wants to talk to you." We went into the dugout. Me, Vera, and her three sons. She spoke in Spanish. I played four years of winter ball so I understood enough. She wasn't angry, but she was passionate. And I kept hearing Roberto's number come up. Roberto Jr. translated. "My mother wants you to know that there cannot be a 21st losing season. That was Roberto's number. It would be a disgrace to his legacy." She was staring right at me. Before I could even think about what to say, words came out of my mouth: "I promise you, Vera. That won't happen." Roberto Jr. looked at me and said, "You made my mom a promise. I hope you can keep it." I said, "I hope I can keep it too." I didn't tell my coaches. I didn't tell the players. I told my wife. That was it. The next year, 2013, we broke the consecutive seasons losing streak. Ended it at 20. On Roberto Clemente Day that September, Vera came walking across that field. And I probably got one of the most meaningful hugs I've ever received in my life. The players did all the heavy lifting. I just got the hug. Some promises are worth making before you know if you can keep them. @Pirates

Western PA Showcase Days | May 18–21 4 days. 8 stops. 80+ HS programs. College coaches — as you set your spring eval schedule, make sure Western PA is on it. Talent, organization, and efficiency at every stop. Contact for full itinerary & details. #WESTERNPASHOWCASEWEEK

Attention College Coaches: The final times and team assignments are posted for the Western PA Showcase. We will be at Martorelli Stadium on Wednesday May 20th at 4:15 PM. Recruit the 🏈WPIAL!

Western PA Showcase Days | May 18-21 4 days. 8 stops. 80+ HS programs. College coaches — as you set your spring eval schedule, make sure Western PA is on it. Talent, organization, and efficiency at every stop. Contact for full itinerary & details. #WESTERNPASHOWCASEWEEK

Attention college coaches. The final times and team assignments are out for next week's Western PA Showcase. We will be @BPHawksfootball on Tues, May 19th at 4:15 PM. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Attention college coaches. The final times and team assignments are out for next week's Western PA Showcase. We will be at our house…Martorelli Stadium on Wednesday May 20th at 4:15 PM. Looking forward to seeing you there!

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MAC Coaches Spring recruiting night is on Wednesday, May 6th at 7:30 at the Monaca Turners. @CoachRBalog

First time in program history the Men’s and Women’s Track & Field team swept the conference championships. Thank you for the support of athletic administration, alumni, parents and a very special group of student athletes. 💙⚡️🏆

THE WOMEN ARE YOUR 2026 NCAC OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONS!!! 🏆⚡️ #StreakUp | #WhyJCU | #NCACChamps

🏆 2026 @NCAC Women's Outdoor T&F Conference Champions🏆 Congratulations to John Carroll on securing the program's first conference crown! The Blue Streaks scored 190 points to finish atop the league standings. 👑 #NCACPride | #ncacotrk26

College coaches mark your calendars! This is a great opportunity to evaluate next level talent in the Pittsburgh area. Organized coaches, top notch programs, and absolutely worth the effort.

@CoachFBInsights @CoachLoweIA Lavell Edwards was running a wing t run game and the beginnings of an air raid pass game offense at BYU, Mumme and Leach visited with him several times. Under center!

@CoachLoweIA Old or dinosaur doesn’t = run. I think the original air raid, run and shoot, air coryell… etc all fit into this category.

Too many coaches think old offenses are outdated. They're not. They're a masterclass in sequencing. What "dinosaur" offenses teach: - If/then decision trees - Using deception to create conflict and a numbers advantage - How one play sets up the next Modern offenses: Inside Zone + RPO on repeat. You want to grow as a play caller? Study the classics.

@CoachIaquinta @KingJulian244 @NCForeverTrue @CoachRiz_NCHS Congrats JJ!

Excited to announce I’ll be taking on the role of Offensive Line Coach and Run Game Coordinator at North Catholic High School. Ready to get to work! @NCForeverTrue @CoachRiz_NCHS

Thanks to @EliCottrill08 for representing @FASDBulldogs @NFLDraft! 156 high schools from @PIAASports districts 5-10. The ball lists players drafted from Freedom, Jack Farls - 1958 & Jimbo Covert - 1983! The helmet represents a HOFer, Jimbo Covert - 2020! @wpial7 @steelers