Bringing years of experience to the court, the staff at Mike Lee Basketball have dedicated their lives to the study and education of various training techniques for growing athletes. From our founder to our trainers, the Mike Lee Basketball staff continues to provide athletes with the most dynamic and successful programs in the country. Read more about our team members below.
Mike Lee, Founder and National Lead Trainer
(715) 563-5463
Founder Mike Lee is a 2006 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Stout, majoring in Psychology with a concentration in Basketball Entrepreneurship. From 2001 to 2006, Mike participated as a player and Assistant Coach of UW-Stout’s Men’s Basketball team. Head Coach Ed Andrist comments that “if everyone worked as hard as Mike, we would win a national championship every year.” As Assistant Coach, Lee was responsible for individual instruction and scouting reports. The team, under instruction of Andrist and Lee, achieved the best record in school history, earning the program’s first ever NCAA tournament birth. During his final year at UW-Stout, Lee was awarded a scholarship to attend the Coach K and Duke University Leadership Conference in Durham, North Carolina.
While attending UW-Stout, Lee formed Mike Lee Basketball in the summer of 2003. Now known throughout the United States for his individual skill development and instruction, Lee has been a featured speaker at several events and has expanded his modes of training through DVDs and miSkillz Online Basketball Training. Mike Lee is the director of his highly regarded training camps, where he has provided instruction for over 8,000 athletes and coaches, some which perform currently at the collegiate Division I level. Lee is also the assistant director for the Stephen Curry Skills Academy and a member of the Nike-sponsored Ganon Baker Basketball Services in addition to his continuous work at Mike Lee Basketball.
Lee has worked with elite collegiate and professional players in preparation for both the NBA draft workouts and NBA summer leagues.
Luke Meier, Camp Director, Lead Skills Trainer, Milwaukee Division
(608) 469-0141
Luke Meier is a 2008 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Coaching. While at Eau Claire, Meier was a four-time letter winner and led his team in three-point FG percentage in two seasons, as well Field Goal and Free Throw percentage in two separate seasons. During the 2008-2009 season, he also served as an Assistant Coach responsible for individual instruction and film breakdown.
Upon graduation Meier joined Mike Lee Basketball full time as a Skill Development Trainer and Camp Director, developing a reputation as one of the detailed and energetic skill teachers in the Midwest. During his tenure at Mike Lee Basketball, Luke has trained thousands of players ranging from the middle school to professional level.
John Willkom, Development Consultant and Skill Development Trainer
john@mikeleebasketball.com
(949) 214-6075
John Willkom played NCAA basketball at both the University of Minnesota-Crookston and Marquette University, where his knowledge of the game grew tremendously under Head Coach Tom Crean. After his time with Marquette University, John dedicated himself to teaching the game to student-athletes. He began his career as the Varsity Assistant Coach at Marquette University High School under David Cooks, a former Graduate Assistant at Duke University under Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski. John graduated from Marquette University, majoring in both Entrepreneurship and Marketing. Willkom serves as Lead Trainer for the Salt Lake City Division, where he continues to provide invaluable leadership and guidance to Mike Lee Basketball.
Steve Becker, Strength and Conditioning Coach
(262) 388-6262
Steve Becker graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Physiology.
Becker worked for the Milwaukee Bucks, as an assistant strength and conditioning coach from 2006-2008. In this position, Steve worked regularly with All-star guards Mo Williams, Michael Redd, and 1st overall pick Andrew Bogut. From 2006-2009 Becker also performed volunteer training for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with the Mens and Womens Olympic sports teams.
Becker spent the 2009-2010 basketball season with the Portland Trail Blazers as an assistant strength and conditioning coach. During his time with Portland he worked with All-star forward Brandon Roy and 1st Overall pick Greg Oden. Representing the Trail Blazers at the 2010 NBA pre draft camp, Becker took player measurements and directed players through strength, speed and agility testing.
While living in Oregon, Steve also volunteered his time training the University of Oregon Men’s basketball team of the Pac-10. He traveled to Boise to set up a strength and conditioning program for the NBDL’s Idaho Stampede, part of the NBA D-League. In addition, Steve worked the Nike Hoops Summit, an international boys high school basketball game featuring the USA Basketball Men’s Junior National Select Team and the World Select Team, organized by Nike Basketball.
Steve has also served as a performance consultant for the Chinese National team, Junior National team and other Chinese Professional teams of the CBA at the United States Basketball Academy.
Steve currently owns and operates Athlete Performance, LLC, based out of Mequon, WI. He continues to train several of the Milwaukee area’s elite athletes through sport specific strength and conditioning programs.
Galen Harkness, Lead Skills Trainer, Colorado Division
(720) 318-6752
Galen Harkness has been coaching and training high school and collegiate athletes since 2001. A true student of the game, he has entered his calling by becoming a Skill Development Trainer for Mike Lee Basketball.
“Galen has as incredible passion for the game. He has a unique ability to not only break down the fundamentals of the game, but also an ability to teach them to players of all levels. He is very skilled as a teacher and a coach”
-Sue Serafini, Advanced Scout, New York Liberty (WNBA)
Galen brings a positive, high-energy approach to his training in order to challenge all that he trains to reach a new level of performance. After coaching at the high school, NCAA Division II, and NCAA Division I levels Galen is truly enhancing the game of basketball through player development, which has always been his passion. He believes you have to put in the time, if you want to shine! Galen has passed the 101 point written skill development exam, on court exam, and spent 20 hours training with Mike in the gym. Click here to see Galen in action!
Coaching Experience
2011 – current Assistant Boy’s Varsity Basketball Broomfield High School
2005 – 2011 Head Boy’s Varsity Basketball Coach at Thornton High School
- Led Thornton back to State Tournament for 1st time in seven years
2004 – 2005 Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at University of Missouri St. Louis
2001 – 2004 Director of Basketball Operations at Kansas State University
- 2004 Big 12 Champions
- Program produced 5 WNBA players during that time
Jamie Braun, Skill Development Training, Milwaukee Division
Jamie Braun joins Mike Lee Basketball as a Skill Development Trainer after a successful high school and NCAA DI basketball career. A 3 time All-State and 2006 Wisconsin High School Girls Gatorade Player of the year Jamie went on to play at Indiana University. After 4 years as a Hoosier Jamie graduated as a 3 time All-Big 10 performer and the #7 leading scorer in Indiana Women’s Basketball history. Jamie’s ability to demonstrate, patience with players, and playing experience makes her a great asset to Mike Lee Basketball.