Fin Sherlock

"Like most Kiwi kids, I was able to spend a lot of my childhood on various fields, courts, on/in water sampling a range of sports. I spent my teenage years heavily involved in rowing, sparking a passion of movement. More recently I have transitioned into distance running, having completed a handful of marathons and plenty of half marathon events. 

When my body is moving, I feel the most still in my mind. It is one of few times in the day where I feel I can completely switch my brain off and enjoy the scenery (hence why I often find myself running along stretches of water, trails, etc)."

Fin plays a vital role in developing and supporting the region’s coach and volunteer workforce across regional, school and community sport settings. His primary focus is to enhance the experiences of youth in sport by fostering inclusive, play-based, and person-centred sporting environments.

Fin works closely with key adult influencers - coaches, parents, school staff, and regional/community sport leaders, and he contributes to building capability, sharing resources, and creating sustainable support networks that enable quality participation and development opportunities across the Waikato region.