About Lights Out Goaltending

Two men posing on an ice hockey rink in front of a goal.

Our Story

Lights Out Goaltending was born out of a passion for the game, and for coaching. Founded in 2024, by Leland Lima, to provide young goaltenders with the same high-quality coaching and attention he was fortunate to receive through Joe Bertagna's teaching and mentoring since he was a Squirt.

"A handful of students stood out in my 50 years of running summer goalie camps and Leland Lima is one of them. He had a passion for the position from the start and in recent years, he displayed a maturity that was unique. This led me to hiring him to work with younger goalies even while he was also attending the camp as a student still working to get better. I am happy to see him launch his own camp and I expect he will bring the same passion to teaching that he has brought to playing. I consider this a sort of "passing of the torch" to Leland as I move on from summer coaching." - Joe Bertagna

Our Philosophy

Lights Out Goaltending focuses on the fundamentals of goaltending constantly working on improving young goaltenders: skating, positioning, coordination, puck-handling, and overall knowledge of the game. All at an affordable price.

We believe, no matter the age, experience, or size of your goalie, every goalie deserves a chance. Every goalie can reach their full potential and their goals through hard work and dedication to the game and position.

The most important aspect of any athlete, at any position, is being coachable, and at Lights Out Goaltending, your goalie gets the opportunity to receive coaching from some of the most experienced and knowledgeable goaltending coaches in the game.

Owner/Director - Leland Lima

Leland Lima has coached across various organizations and levels the last few years. He has coached and worked with programs throughout Massachusetts including Cape Ann Youth Hockey, the Valley Junior Warriors, and the Boston Americans. Leland has coached on multiple high school varsity staffs, as an Assistant Coach for both Masco High School Girls Varsity Hockey (MIAA) and the Pingree School Girls Varsity Hockey (NEPSAC). Leland also serves as an evaluator for the Massachusetts Hockey CCM High Performance Program.

Currently, Leland works as the Director of Goaltending for Stonehill College's NCAA D1 Women's Ice Hockey team. In his role he coaches the goaltenders, is in charge of pre-scout reports on opposing team goaltenders, and live tags video during games.

Leland, from Rockport, MA, graduated high school from St. John's Prep in Danvers, MA where he was a member of the hockey program. Throughout his high school years, Leland played club hockey for the North Suburban Wings.

Testimonials

"Extraordinary Experience"

"Work hard while having fun"

"As a father of a young goaltender, I can't express how thrilled we were with Lights Out Goaltending's inaugural week-long camp. What started as a simple quest for extra pre-season ice time transformed into an extraordinary experience for our daughter. From day one, the phenomenal staff crafted a fun yet challenging environment for goalies of all ages. Leland's exceptional organization and ability to continuously raise the bar each day were truly impressive. By week's end, our daughter had not only worked with incredible new coaches but also gained valuable skills, confidence, and excitement for the upcoming season. The camp exceeded all expectations, and I wholeheartedly recommend Leland and Lights Out Goaltending to any parent seeking an outstanding goalie experience for their child." -Richard Cunha, father of goalie, Islanders Hockey Club

"Work hard while having fun"

"As goalie parents know, there are a lot of peaks and valleys with the position. Leland's enthusiasm and positivity feeds right over to his players. He does an excellent job identifying what your child needs to work on and more importantly demonstrating and explaining it in a way to them, that makes sense to them. Leland excels at connecting with his goalies, having them work hard while having fun!" - Dan Lee, father of 2 goalies

"Unique connection"

"Work hard while having fun"

"Unique connection"

"Leland made a connection with Cal at Bertagna's camp last year (2023) that was unique. Goalies don't always get that kind of instruction in regular season practice and it has made a world of difference in both his playing and in his excitement about practice. Leland's instructions were specific to where Cal was, where he needed work, and it has really helped him to have the great season he's having this year!" - Janet Powers, mom of goalie, Cape Ann

About Lights Out Goaltending

Our Story

Our Philosophy

Owner/Director - Leland Lima

Testimonials

"Extraordinary Experience"

"Work hard while having fun"

"Work hard while having fun"

"Work hard while having fun"

"Work hard while having fun"

"Work hard while having fun"

"Unique connection"

"Work hard while having fun"

"Unique connection"

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