Henry Washington, head baseball and men’s basketball coach at Macomb Community College, was presented with the “Play Baseball Detroit - Champions Award” by the Detroit Tigers in front of a crowd of more than 35,000 at Comerica Park in Detroit on Aug. 19.

The award recognized Washington’s longtime dedication to the sport of baseball as a player, coach and advocate. A former college baseball player who also played in the minor leagues for the Tigers, Washington has coached for Macomb for 17 years. Before that, he also coached at Southeastern High School in Detroit, was an area scout for the Toronto Blue Jays and volunteered with various youth baseball initiatives with the Tigers’ organization. This summer, Washington brought athletics staff and student athletes from Macomb to serve as instructors at the Willie Horton Batting for Kids Camp at Comerica Park. 

In addition to serving as Macomb’s baseball and men’s basketball coach, Washington is also an adjunct instructor in the physical education department at the college.

“Coaching and teaching has been my lifelong passion, now I want to teach coaches,” offers Washington of his next contribution to the sport.  “I truly feel my experience will help many who aspire to work with our youth.

About Macomb Community College
Macomb Community College (www.macomb.edu) is one of the nation’s leading community colleges, providing learning experiences to more than 59,000 students annually.  Macomb nationally ranks in the top two percent in the number of associate degrees awarded and as the largest grantor of associate degrees in Michigan.  The college’s comprehensive educational programming includes pre-collegiate experiences, university transfer and career preparation programs, bachelor degree completion and graduate degree programs, workforce training, professional education and certification, and continuing education and enrichment opportunities. 

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