AJ Flores founded FB Braves and leads the organization's vision, building on a lifelong passion for baseball and the foundation established alongside his father, Tony Flores.

As the Owner, Founder, and Program Director of FB Braves, AJ works with athletes of all ages to develop complete baseball players. His coaching philosophy emphasizes strong fundamentals, baseball IQ, confidence, preparation, and competing with discipline and purpose.

AJ played professionally for the Salina Stockade of the Can-Am League and the Santa Fe Fuego of the Pecos League, where he was selected as a Pecos League All-Star in 2017.

During his collegiate career at William Paterson University, AJ earned All-American honors, 1st Team All-NJAC recognition, All Region honors, All-State Freshman Team honors, and All-Academic Team recognition. He finished among the program's top 10 career leaders in at bats, hits, triples, and stolen bases.

At West Orange High School, AJ was a 1st Team All-County and 1st Team All-Conference selection. Upon graduation in 2010, he held the school's single-season home run record.

AJ believes every practice should help players improve both their skills and their character. By creating a challenging, positive, and supportive environment, he helps athletes build confidence while learning the values that define FB Braves: hard work, accountability, teamwork, and respect for the game.

Stephen Kubis brings a strong playing background and a passion for player development to FB Braves. A four-year varsity player at Wayne Hills High School, Stephen helped lead his team to a county championship before continuing his collegiate career at the University of Hartford.

He later transferred to William Paterson University, where he became a regular starter for the Pioneers and continued developing his understanding of the game at the collegiate level.

Today, Stephen works with FB Braves athletes through team practices and private instruction. His coaching focuses on strengthening fundamentals, building confidence, developing consistent habits, and helping players gain a deeper understanding of how to prepare and compete.

Stephen's goal is to help each athlete become a more complete player while creating a positive, challenging environment that supports long-term development.

Daury Rodriguez attended Cenapac HS in the Dominican Republic, where he was invited to multiple MLB showcases.

After graduating, Daury continued his baseball career at the County College of Morris, which ultimately led to him signing to play at William Paterson University. During his first year with the Pioneers, Daury threw 23 innings for the pitching staff while striking out 9 batters.

Today, Daury works with FB Braves players through pitching instruction and private lessons, helping athletes develop their mechanics, confidence, and understanding of the game.

His instruction focuses on building confident pitchers who understand preparation, mechanics, and how to compete in game situations.