SUNY Potsdam Athletics

Fernando Perez is back for his second season with the Bears after transferring from Westcliff University.
 
2022: Played in 27 matches, had five aces, six assists and 32 digs
 
Personal: Son of Marisa and Jesus Perez . . . is a Communications and Spanish double major . . . career ambition is to work in communication leadership management for Disney . . . also ran cross country and played basketball badminton and volleyball at Azusa High School . . . is Spanish Club Secretary at Potsdam . . . favorite TV show, movie and music group are How I Met Your Mother, Cat in the Hat and the Beatles . . . is a fan of Erik Shoji, Victory Garrick and the Los Angeles Dodgers . . . wears #5 because it’s always been his number and it’s lucky . . . lists Victoria Garrick as influential in his life because she found a way to take something negative and make it a positive as an advocate for mental health in addition to being a great libero at USC after walking on . . . hobbies include trying new places to eat, traveling and hanging out with friends . . . was 2022 NECC Academic All-Conference