Finn Howard

Middle Blocker

Hometown

Christchurch, NZ

Iwi

Ngāi Tahu

High School

Cashmere High School

College Team

NAIT Ooks

Major

Business Marketing

Finn Howard

About Finn

Standing at 201cm, Finn Howard has emerged as a dominant force in the middle blocker position. Originally from Christchurch, he captained Cashmere High School and led his team to consecutive South Island Championship titles in 2021 and 2022. His leadership and strong performances saw him selected for the U20 New Zealand Team, competing on the 2022 Australia Tour.

Finn currently plays for NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) in the CCAA (ACAC Conference), where he helped his team secure the 2024 CCAA National Championship. His impressive performances earned him the title of NAIT Rookie of the Year. He has also represented Aotearoa in beach volleyball, playing for both the U19 and NZA Beach Squads, as well as competing in international events such as the Spanish Beach Open.

With a growing résumé of both indoor and beach volleyball achievements, Finn continues to push his limits as he competes at higher levels of the game.

Finn's Pathway

Cashmere High School

Christchurch, New Zealand
2017–2023

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Edmonton, AB, Canada
2023–

Academic History
Volleyball History
Cashmere High School
  • NCEA Level 1 & 2 Endorsed with Excellence
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
  • Major: Business Marketing
Cashmere High School
  • Captain
  • Canterbury IPC U19 Champions (2022)
  • IPC Tournament Team (2022)
NAIT Men's Volleyball
  • CCAA National Champion (2024)
  • NAIT Rookie of the Year (2024)
International Teams
  • Volley Blacks Squad (2022–Present))
  • New Zealand U20 Team (2022)

National Team History

Volley Blacks

2022–Present

NZ U20 Men's Team

2022

Media Gallery

Highlight Video

Highlights from the 2022 IPC with Canterbury.

Highlight Video

Highlights from the NZ U20 Australian Tour.

Highlight Video

Compilation of highlights.