Northeastern University Athletics

	Previous 19 Ways Initiatives
	• 2017-18
	• 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 continue annual work at Journey Forward  Owen Batchelder, Tyler Brown, Henry Ennen, Scott Holzwasser, Sam Jacobsak, Kyle Murphy, and Northeastern baseball alum James Mulry volunteered at Journey Forward’s fall charity event, where they helped support those with spinal cord injuries and disabilities. This year marks the Huskies’ fourth consecutive during which Northeastern has been involved with Journey Forward as part of its 19 Ways initiative. 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. To learn more, please visit journey-forward.org.
		Northeastern completes Walk to End Alzheimer's On Sept. 22, Tyler Brown, Brandon Dufault, Andrew Misiaszek, David Stiehl, and Northeastern baseball alum Cam Hanley headed to Patriot Place in Foxborough, Massachusetts, where the Huskies participated in the 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The group completed the two-mile walking course alongside more than 1,000 participants, helping the event raise more than $410,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association.   Support for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s is ongoing as the event seeks to meet its $429,000 fundraising goal. To make a contribution, please click here.
		Huskies volunteer at 28th Annual Rodman Ride for Kids With their teammates at Patriots Place for the 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Sean Mellen, Kyle Murphy, Kyle Peterson, Brian Rodriguez, and Josh Winkler volunteered at the 28th Annual Rodman Ride for Kids in Boston. The Huskies helped the non-competitive cycling event succeed in its mission to support at-risk kids by matching donations to youth-focused charities and social-service organizations.   Rodman for Kids is the nation’s top single-day athletic fundraiser that supports the enrichment of at-risk kids and encourages children to live healthy, social lives. To learn more, please visit rodmanforkids.org.
		NU, Liam wear Halloween costumes for Miles for Liam 5K Walk/Run In support of their Team Impact match, Liam, the Northeastern baseball team dressed in its Halloween costumes and headed to Norwood, Massachusetts, on Oct. 27 to participate in the ninth annual Miles for Liam 5K Walk/Run, as hosted by Liam’s L.E.E.P. Although inclement weather ended up canceling the race, the Huskies still joined Liam (dressed as Captain America) inside during the event’s reception.  All proceeds from the Miles for Liam 5K Walk/Run go to support Liam’s L.E.E.P., which assists families of children living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) - the most common genetic disorder that affects muscle development, mainly in boys, like Liam. To learn more, please click here.
		Three Huskies participate in local breast cancer awareness event Northeastern's Ryan Faria, Sean Mellen and Josh Winkler volunteered alongside the team's strength coach, Jason Aguiar, on Oct. 27 at a local fitness event that promoted breast cancer awareness.
		Northeastern holds fourth annual canned food drive for Rosie's Place Furthering its connection with Rosie’s Place, the Northeastern baseball team held its fourth annual canned food drive in support of the women’s shelter, located in Boston. Together with their families, the Huskies were able to make a generous donation to the shelter on Oct. 27. Founded in 1974, Rosie’s Place was the first established women’s shelter in the United States and operates today with the mission to provide a safe and nurturing environment to all women, especially to those who are poor and homeless. To learn more, please visit rosiesplace.org.
		Huskies continue partnership with EJ through You're With Us Led by senior captain Jake Farrell, the Northeastern baseball team continued its partnership with You’re With Us! and its team match, EJ, for the third consecutive season. You’re With Us! creates inclusion opportunities for young adults with disabilities, working with college programs to train them to be welcoming and supportive peers to the differently abled. To learn more, please visit yourewithus.org.
		Huskies teach baseball to Northeastern international students For the second straight year, the Huskies partnered with the Northeastern Office of Global Services to help introduce the game of baseball to a group of Northeastern’s international students. Rick Burroni, Jake Farrell, Sean Mellen and Kyle Peterson were on hand to teach the game’s fundamentals and walk their guests through drills and tactics at each position. The Northeastern Office of Global Services (OGS) is a resource utilized by international students from more than 147 different countries across the world. To learn more, please visit northeastern.edu/ogs.
		Fair, Huskies help pass out Thanksgiving meals through South Boston Joined by teammates Owen Langan and Danny Crossen, plus Northeastern baseball alum Cam Hanley, Ian Fair helped distribute Thanksgiving meals to residents of South Boston through a local community center.
		NU shaves Movember beards, heads for pancreatic cancer research Together with Pinnacle Health & Sports Performance, members of the Northeastern baseball team grew out their beards and hair while participating in Movember – an annual initiative that promotes men’s health awareness. On Nov. 29, the Huskies gathered to shave their heads prior to making a team donation to men’s pancreatic cancer research. Movember is hosted by the Movember Foundation – the leading charity whose goal is to change the face of men’s health. To learn more, please visit us.movember.com.
		Ennen leads Huskies' third annual Share the Warmth coat drive With sophomore pitcher Henry Ennen taking the lead, the Northeastern baseball team conducted its third annual Share the Warmth coat drive, helping gather winter clothing to be distributed to Boston’s homeless. The Huskies succeeded in donating bagfuls of winter coats, hats, boots and gloves to the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program (BHCHP), which strives to provide the highest quality of health care for all homeless individuals and families in the greater Boston area. To learn more, please visit bhchp.org.
		Mellen hands out holiday presents at Norwood senior citizen home Returning for the holidays to his hometown of Norwood, Massachusetts, junior pitcher Sean Mellen volunteered his service at a local senior citizen home, where he helped pass out gifts to the residents.
		Burroni, Geaslen collect spare clothes, sneakers for Red Cross Keeping others in mind, Northeastern’s Rick Burroni and Michael Geaslen gathered their spare clothes and sneakers for a donation to the American Red Cross of Massachusetts, which has collection bins located adjacent to the Back Bay rail station in Boston. Led by volunteers, the American Red Cross of Massachusetts is a humanitarian organization that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.
		Baseball Beanpot programs raise $10,900 for Pete Frates #3 Fund As the 30th annual Baseball Beanpot concluded at Fenway Park on April 17, the Northeastern baseball team joined its tournament rivals Boston College, Harvard and Massachusetts in collectively raising $10,900 for the Pete Frates #3 Fund, which supports ALS awareness, assistance and research towards finding the cure. Pete Frates – the former BC outfielder and captain – was diagnosed with ALS in March 2012 at the age of 27, but has since taken an active role in raising ALS awareness. He has started the Ice Bucket Challenge, the #StrikeOutALS movement and Team Frate Train in addition to founding the Pete Frates #3 Fund. To learn more, please visit petefrates.com.
		Huskies host their annual Military Appreciation Game An annual occasion, the Northeastern baseball team proudly hosted its Military Appreciation Game at Friedman Diamond on May 11. Prior to the game, the Huskies welcomed Northeastern University’s Liberty Battalion Army ROTC color guard, which formally presented the U.S. flag for the national anthem. Midway through the game, Northeastern asked the veterans and active service members in attendance to stand and be recognized by the Friedman Diamond faithful for their dedication to protecting our nation’s freedom.
		NU rookies serve breakfast to New England veterans Prior to competing in the final home game of the regular season (May 12), five first-year members of the Northeastern baseball team rose early to visit the New England Center and Home for Veterans in Boston. There, Danny Crossen, Jared Dupere, Owen Langan, John Scheffey and Spenser Smith served breakfast to the veterans in residence, many of whom are facing or are at-risk of homelessness. The New England Center and Home for Veterans (NECHV) provides a broad array of programs that enable success, reintegration, meaningful employment and independent living towards its veterans. To learn more, please visit nechv.org.