Thrive3 Basketball Training & Camps
Thrive3, 5510 W Blue Mound Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53208
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Thrive3 Basketball Training & Camps offers basketball training and basketball camps that include skills training and mental skills training services for basketball players. The program focuses on specific basketball skills such as handle, footwork, and feel, and staff evaluate, give feedback, and create custom micro-drills during training sessions. Every training session or camp is customized to meet the individual needs of each player, and the program states that it develops people, not just players.
• Ages: 8–18 years old
Thrive3’s leadership team includes Mike Lee (Founder/CEO), Luke Meier (Director of Training), Drew Windler (Skill Development Trainer), Ben Fischer (Skill Development Trainer), Sam Price (Girls Division Director), and Rainer Meisterjahn (Mental Coach | Courtex Performance). Mike Lee was awarded a scholarship to attend the Fuqua School of Business and Coach K Leadership Conference, served as the Assistant Director for the inaugural Stephen Curry Skills Academy, and worked events for NIKE Basketball. Luke Meier is a former college player and coach at UW-Eau Claire. Drew Windler is a 2014 graduate of Belmont University, was a 3rd team All-SoCon performer at Samford University, and is a former overseas professional. Ben Fischer is a former college player and current assistant coach at Milwaukee Pius XI. Sam Price played NCAA DI and DII basketball, was All-League at Saint Cloud State, joined the 1,000 point club, and holds NCAA DII records for career and single season free throw percentage. Rainer Meisterjahn has provided mental skills training services for basketball players at all levels, including NCAA Division-I, FIBA, and the NBA, and is the owner of Courtex Performance.
Starting with one basketball camp in 2003, founder Mike Lee has taken Thrive3 from his college apartment to an international brand. The program’s stated mission is to create game-changing experiences that crossover from the court to life, build relationships that allow staff to challenge players to strive for their fullest potential as players and as human beings, and to develop people, not just players. Thrive3’s philosophy is that most skill work does not get the results players want, and that real skill work builds a foundation; they state that they create skills, not drills, and that every training session or camp is customized to meet the individual needs of each player.
Testimonials about Thrive3 and its staff include comments from Stephen Curry, who stated that Mike Lee brought innovative skills work and hands-on enthusiasm to the Stephen Curry Skills Academy. Paul Jesperson of the Atlanta Hawks stated that the training methodology at Thrive3 is proven to get results and that he uses it as a framework in individual workouts with Atlanta Hawks players. Rick Byrd, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Belmont, described Drew Windler as understanding the value of an efficient training program and enjoying teaching and working with young athletes. Joel Classen described Ben Fischer’s leadership, passion, and intelligence of the game and the rapport and respect he has received from his players. Lori Fish stated that Sam Price’s energy and enthusiasm for basketball are contagious and that she is knowledgeable and able to break down fundamentals and challenge players at any age. Tobias Harris of the Orlando Magic stated that Rainer Meisterjahn helped him take his mental game to the next level and become a more well-rounded and effective player. Brian James stated that Mike Lee’s teaching methods are state-of-the-art and that he gets student-athletes to improve their fundamental skills while having fun. Malcolm Brogdon described Mike Lee as one of the best trainers in the country because of his attention to detail and individual attention, even in groups or camps. Carrington Love stated that he has been working with Thrive3 since his sophomore year in high school and that as his game progressed, so did the training, from working on his shot in high school to making detailed ball screen reads at the pro level. Dee Brown, NBA Assistant Coach and 12-year NBA veteran, stated that Mike Lee is committed to developing the player to become the best possible player they can be and that all levels of basketball development could use more trainers like Mike Lee.
Last updated June 22, 2026.
• Ages: 8–18 years old
Thrive3’s leadership team includes Mike Lee (Founder/CEO), Luke Meier (Director of Training), Drew Windler (Skill Development Trainer), Ben Fischer (Skill Development Trainer), Sam Price (Girls Division Director), and Rainer Meisterjahn (Mental Coach | Courtex Performance). Mike Lee was awarded a scholarship to attend the Fuqua School of Business and Coach K Leadership Conference, served as the Assistant Director for the inaugural Stephen Curry Skills Academy, and worked events for NIKE Basketball. Luke Meier is a former college player and coach at UW-Eau Claire. Drew Windler is a 2014 graduate of Belmont University, was a 3rd team All-SoCon performer at Samford University, and is a former overseas professional. Ben Fischer is a former college player and current assistant coach at Milwaukee Pius XI. Sam Price played NCAA DI and DII basketball, was All-League at Saint Cloud State, joined the 1,000 point club, and holds NCAA DII records for career and single season free throw percentage. Rainer Meisterjahn has provided mental skills training services for basketball players at all levels, including NCAA Division-I, FIBA, and the NBA, and is the owner of Courtex Performance.
Starting with one basketball camp in 2003, founder Mike Lee has taken Thrive3 from his college apartment to an international brand. The program’s stated mission is to create game-changing experiences that crossover from the court to life, build relationships that allow staff to challenge players to strive for their fullest potential as players and as human beings, and to develop people, not just players. Thrive3’s philosophy is that most skill work does not get the results players want, and that real skill work builds a foundation; they state that they create skills, not drills, and that every training session or camp is customized to meet the individual needs of each player.
Testimonials about Thrive3 and its staff include comments from Stephen Curry, who stated that Mike Lee brought innovative skills work and hands-on enthusiasm to the Stephen Curry Skills Academy. Paul Jesperson of the Atlanta Hawks stated that the training methodology at Thrive3 is proven to get results and that he uses it as a framework in individual workouts with Atlanta Hawks players. Rick Byrd, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Belmont, described Drew Windler as understanding the value of an efficient training program and enjoying teaching and working with young athletes. Joel Classen described Ben Fischer’s leadership, passion, and intelligence of the game and the rapport and respect he has received from his players. Lori Fish stated that Sam Price’s energy and enthusiasm for basketball are contagious and that she is knowledgeable and able to break down fundamentals and challenge players at any age. Tobias Harris of the Orlando Magic stated that Rainer Meisterjahn helped him take his mental game to the next level and become a more well-rounded and effective player. Brian James stated that Mike Lee’s teaching methods are state-of-the-art and that he gets student-athletes to improve their fundamental skills while having fun. Malcolm Brogdon described Mike Lee as one of the best trainers in the country because of his attention to detail and individual attention, even in groups or camps. Carrington Love stated that he has been working with Thrive3 since his sophomore year in high school and that as his game progressed, so did the training, from working on his shot in high school to making detailed ball screen reads at the pro level. Dee Brown, NBA Assistant Coach and 12-year NBA veteran, stated that Mike Lee is committed to developing the player to become the best possible player they can be and that all levels of basketball development could use more trainers like Mike Lee.
Last updated June 22, 2026.
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