CUNY Hostos Community College

Jose Flores is entering his fourth season with the Caimans. Coach Flores responsibilities include individual player development and coaching the Caiman offense. Coach Flores has been a key part of the development of NJCAA All-Americans Kyla Wilson, Skydajah Patterson and Moreina Moore as well as CUNYAC rookie of the year Apilyn Bonny and Region XV 2^nd team All-Star Sharay Hannah. During his time on the Hostos bench Coach Flores has helped the Caiman’s win three CUNYAC Championships, three Region XV Championships and back to back National Championships in 2018 and 2019.

Coach Flores is a well-known and respected basketball trainer and AAU Coach in the New York City area. Coach Flores is also the founder of “Put in the Work” basketball training where he loves being in the gym and providing opportunities for young student-athletes to develop and grow in all facets of the game. Coach Flores is also currently the director of training development in the Lady Prestige Basketball Program. Lady Prestige, is an all-girls basketball development and etiquette training program, which is a nonprofit 501c(3) organization operating in New York City and includes young ladies from the ages of 10-17.

Coach Flores is a New York City native and attended Buffalo State College where he worked with the Women’s Basketball Program as a scout player and player development coach. During this time at Buffalo State is where he developed his passion for training athletes and taking them to the next level. Coach Flores graduated from Buffalo State College in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in Health and Wellness along with a minor in Coaching. Coach Flores is also a certified NASM youth exercise specialist.