Bringing more than 40 years of collegiate experience to the AUSL, Walker has helped both Oregon State and UCLA remain among some of the best collegiate programs in the country. Walker began coaching Oregon State in 1995. Across 18 seasons, he guided the Beavers to 10 NCAA Tournament appearances, including the program’s first-ever trip to the Women’s College World Series (WCWS) in 2006. He is the winningest coach in Oregon State Softball history. With UCLA, he played an integral role in leading the Bruins to six WCWS titles from 1984-94. During his second stint with the program, from 2013-24, he helped the Bruins to the 2019 WCWS title. In 2025, he served on the coaching staff of the Talons, helping lead the club to the inaugural AUSL Championship.

Flores brings an established history from the Sooner State, as she has served in her current role with the Spark since 2023. Flores played professionally in the National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) league, making her debut in 2010. Before her move to the professional coaching ranks, Flores served as head coach of Seminole State College of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). In her 13-year tenure, Flores amassed a record of 510-107 (.826) while coaching 22 NJCAA All-Americans and 72 All-Region players. She guided the Trojans to six Region 2 NJCAA Tournament titles, as well as six NJCAA Softball National Tournament appearances. She was a six-time Region 2 Softball Coach of the Year honoree and was named 2021 NJCAA Region 2 Coach of the Year. Flores began her head coaching career at Stony Brook University, where she led the Seawolves to a 36-win season in 2012. At Oklahoma, she was a three-time NFCA All-American and helped the Sooners to three NCAA Super Regionals appearances.