Northeastern University Athletics

	Previous 19 Ways Initiatives
	• 2016-17
	• 2015-16

Created by former Northeastern assistant coach Pete Hughes, the 19 Ways community service program challenges varsity teams to make an impact on their local communities in 19 different ways. Hughes named the program in honor of his late mother, Alice, whose favorite number was 19.
 
Northeastern baseball head coach Mike Glavine, who played under Hughes’ mentorship at NU between 1992 and 1995, brought the 19 Ways program to the Huskies at the start of the 2015-16 scholastic year.
 
“I am excited to have our program be a part of the 19 Ways community service program,” said Glavine upon starting the program at Northeastern. “Coach Hughes has been such a positive influence on my life since he coached me here at Northeastern. I wanted a way to thank him and what better way than to have our players be a part of 19 Ways and to honor Pete’s mother.”
 
Hughes, who is the current volunteer assistant coach at Georgia after previously serving as the head coach at Boston College, Virginia Tech, and Oklahoma, was proud to see the Huskies adopt his program.
 
“Northeastern University has a special place in my heart,” said Hughes. “It is where I started in this profession. The people [my wife and I] met there and what the university represents are the reasons why we chose to raise a family around a college atmosphere.

“I am honored that the spirit of 19 Ways, along with my mother’s memory and who she was, will be a part of Northeastern baseball and the surrounding community. Specifically, I am grateful and humbled for 19 Ways’ association with one of the finest coaches and role models in college baseball, Mike Glavine.”
 
“Community service is one of our core values here at Northeastern, said Glavine. “We look forward to having a positive impact on our community by being a part of this great program.”
 
To encourage the Northeastern baseball team to participate in a community service project, please contact the Huskies’ baseball office by phone at (617) 373-3657 or by email at nubaseball@northeastern.edu. All suggestions will be considered first by the Northeastern coaches and players.

 

Northeastern's 19 Ways during 2018-19
			Huskies support Houston Cougars' call for hurricane relief The Northeastern baseball team responded to Houston men's basketball head coach Kelvin Sampson's request for teams at all levels to send 20 school T-shirts and 10 pairs of shoes to support the Cougars' Hurricane Harvey relief effort. NU went above and beyond, donating 110 T-shirts to Sampson and the athletic department via the Houston baseball team.
			Northeastern volunteers at Journey Forward Eight members of the Northeastern baseball team volunteered at a Journey Forward charity event, where the Huskies engaged with and helped support those with spinal cord injuries and disabilities. Journey Forward is a nonprofit organization based in Canton, Massachusetts, that assists its patients through an exercise-based rehabilitation program, helping them achieve the most basic of lifelong functions and benefits. This year marks the third consecutive during which Northeastern has supported Journey Forward as part of its 19 Ways initiative. To learn more about Journey Forward, please visit journey-forward.org.
			NU holds canned food drive to support Rosie's Place During the fall, Northeastern held its third annual canned food drive at Friedman Diamond in support of Rosie's Place, a women's shelter located in Boston. After gathering the canned goods, the team transported its collection directly to the shelter, where the Huskies remained to volunteer. To learn more about Rosie's Place, please visit rosiesplace.org.
			Huskies dress up during Miles for Liam 5K Walk/Run The Northeastern baseball team joined Liam — the Huskies' honorary teammate — in donning Halloween costumes during the eighth annual Miles for Liam 5K Walk/Run in Norwood, Massachusetts. Hosted by Liam's L.E.E.P., the event raises awareness for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), the most common genetic disorder that affects children, mostly boys like Liam, damaging their muscle development. All proceeds from the Miles for Liam 5K Walk/Run support Liam's L.E.E.P., which in turn helps the families of children with DMD and promotes research towards finding a cure. To learn more about Liam's L.E.E.P., please visit the organization's website.
			Lang, Huskies teach baseball to NU international students While on co-op with the Northeastern Office of Global Services, senior infielder Nolan Lang sought the aid of his teammates in introducing the game of baseball to more than 30 of Northeastern's international students. Lang and the Huskies helped their classmates learn about different tactics at each position by walking them through a variety of drills and mechanics. Joining Lang were Kyle Angel, Owen Batchelder, Brian Christian, Brandon Dufault, Henry Ennen, Sam Jacobsak, Brian Rodriguez, Danny Ryan, and Ryan Solomon. To learn more about Lang's involvement with the Northeastern Office of Global Services, please visit northeastern.edu/ogs.
			Northeastern partners with EJ through You're With Us! For the second consecutive season, the Northeastern baseball team has partnered with You’re With Us!, a nonprofit organization that creates inclusion opportunities for young adults with disabilities. This year, the Huskies are continuing their partnership with EJ. Northeastern junior first baseman Jake Farrell has captained the Huskies’ involvement with You’re With Us!, which trains college teams to be welcoming and supportive peers to those with disabilities. To learn more about You’re With Us!, please visit yourewithus.org.
			Lang & Farrell show their support for independent lifestyles During the fall, Northeastern's Jake Farrell and Nolan Lang attended a 5K event headed by the Golden Opportunity for Independence Organization, which pairs highly-trained service dogs with individuals living with disabilities as a way to create independent lifestyles. Golden Opportunity is unique in that it includes service dog recipients during the dogs' training program from the very beginning. To learn more about the Golden Opportunity for Independence Organization, please click here.
			Brown & Christian co-lead Share the Warmth coat drive Co-led this year by pitchers Tyler Brown and Brian Christian, the Northeastern baseball team held its second annual Share the Warmth coat drive on campus, helping supply Boston’s homeless with winter clothing to keep them warm during the city’s coldest season. Together, the Huskies collected bagfuls of winter coats, hats, scarves, and gloves, which they proceeded to donate to the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program (BHCHP). For more information on the BHCHP, please visit bhchp.org.
			Costello, Farrell, and Peterson attend You're With Us! Day Jeff Costello, Jake Farrell, and Kyle Peterson joined their partners from You’re With Us! in cheering on the Northeastern men’s basketball team during the Huskies’ special You’re With Us! Day game on Feb. 3 at Matthews Arena. The trio of baseball players made new friends and met different participants involved with the organization, which promotes inclusion opportunities for young adults with disabilities and encourages college teams to be welcoming and supportive peers. To learn more about You’re With Us!, please visit yourewithus.org.
			Four Huskies cook for children at The Boston House Charlie McConnell, Kyle Peterson, Ryan Solomon, and Josh Winkler visited The Boston House in Brookline, located within walking distance from the Huskies’ home field, Friedman Diamond. Together, the four players shared with the children in residence, cooking a warm breakfast and returning later in the day to prepare tacos for dinner. The Boston House provides a home for the families of children who are undergoing cancer treatment and other hematological illnesses at nearby hospitals. To learn more about the Boston House in Brookline, please visit thebostonhouse.org.
			Northeastern holds its annual Military Appreciation Game The Northeastern baseball team hosted its annual Military Appreciation Game at Friedman Diamond on April 21, when the Huskies opposed William & Mary. NU wore special camouflage-themed uniforms to honor all the service men and women of the armed forces. Prior to the game, the Huskies welcomed Northeastern University’s Liberty Battalion Army ROTC color guard to the field and thanked MSG Stewart for his dedication to the program by having him throw out the ceremonial first pitch. With the troops in mind, Northeastern went on to defeat the Tribe, 4-3.
			Huskies welcome Sam Roberts Challenger team Following the Northeastern baseball team’s 4-3 win against William & Mary on April 21, Jake Farrell and the Huskies hosted the Sam Roberts Challenger team during a postgame exhibition at Friedman Diamond. Northeastern provided its new teammates with game-worn jerseys and helped its guests keep the winning vibes alive in Brookline well into the afternoon. The Sam Roberts Challenger League is a non-competitive baseball organization that is based in Brookline and provides a relaxed, supportive playing environment to children with disabilities. To learn more about the Boston House in Brookline, please visit brooklineyouthbaseball.org.
			Solomon, Walsh read to students at West End Elementary While competing this summer with the Plymouth Pilgrims of the New England Collegiate Baseball League, Ryan Solomon and Cam Walsh joined their teammates in visiting nearby West End Elementary School, where they each took turns reading to the class.
			Mellen helps Pinnacle Health support Stairs4RTroops Northeastern’s Sean Mellen volunteered at Pinnacle Health & Sports Performance’s June 23 fundraiser entitled “Pinnacle & Pints,” which featured a 9:30 a.m. bootcamp training class at the Trillium Brewing Company in Canton, Massachusetts. Mellen distributed towels and food to every participant, all while capturing the event on film by manning the club’s GoPro camera. Proceeds from the fundraiser - which totaled more than $800 - went to support Homes for Our Troops with assistance from Stairs4RTroops; both organizations work to build mortgage-free homes for severely injured, post-9/11 veterans. To learn more, please visit stairs4rtroops.com and hfotusa.com.