
Nick Leary
Middle Blocker

Hometown
Christchurch, NZ
High School
Riccarton High School
University Team
Barton Bulldogs
Degree
Bachelors in Accounting, Business Administration, and Sports Management

About Nick
Nick Leary has built a strong career as a middle blocker, competing both in New Zealand and the United States. A former student at Riccarton High School, he served as Prefect and Head of Sport in 2013 while excelling in volleyball.
His pathway took him to the U.S., where he played for Barton College (NCAA Division I/II) while completing a degree in Accounting, Business Administration, and Sports Management. During his collegiate career, he was named to the All-Conference Honour Roll for six consecutive semesters and helped his team achieve a 6th-place finish.
Nick has also represented New Zealand on the international stage, playing for the Junior National U17, U19, and U21 teams from 2011-2014, competing in Australia, the USA, Myanmar, and Bahrain. With extensive experience at both the club and national levels, he continues to contribute to the sport while applying his expertise in business and sports management.
Nick's Pathway

Riccarton High School
Christchurch, New Zealand
2009-2013

Barton College
Wilson, NC, United States
2015–2018
- Years Attended: 2009-2013
- Leadership: Prefect - Head of Sport (2013)
- Years Attended: 2015-2018
- Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, Business Administration, and Sports Management
- Academic Achievements:
- All-Conference Honour Roll – 6 consecutive semesters (2015-2018)
- New Zealand U17 National Team (2011) – Australia
- New Zealand U19 National Team (2013) – USA
- New Zealand U21 National Team (2014) – Myanmar & Bahrain
- Competed in NCAA Division I/II
- 6th place finish in NCAA Division I/II
National Team History
Junior National Team
Myanmar & Bahrain, 2014
Junior National Team
USA, 2013
Youth National Team
Australia, 2011