Fabian Perez enters his third season with the Alaska Nanooks in 2026-27 as the Director of Ice Hockey Performance and Associate Strength & Conditioning Coach. Perez brings a strong background in athletic performance, strength and conditioning, and sport-specific training to the Nanooks, helping prepare student-athletes for the physical demands of collegiate hockey.
Perez holds a Master of Science and a Master of Arts degree and maintains several professional certifications, including Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and USA Weightlifting Level 1 certification. These credentials reflect his expertise in strength development, athletic performance and Olympic-style weightlifting.
Before joining Alaska, Perez pursued graduate studies at Dallas Baptist University from 2023-24. His academic background also includes studies at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse from 2021-23 and the University of Nebraska at Kearney from 2017-21.
In his role with the Nanooks, Perez supports the development of hockey-specific strength, conditioning and performance programs designed to help student-athletes improve their physical preparation, build resilience and perform at a high level throughout the season.
