Coach Dean played Division One hockey as a defenseman at Providence College and then spent three years playing professionally in the ECHL and CHL. His playing career began in northern New Jersey, where he grew up and eventually lead him to the Northwood School in Lake Placid, New York. After three years playing prep school hockey, Leigh played a year of junior hockey in Cornwall, Ontario for the Cornwall Colts before heading off to Providence and Hockey East.

�After experiencing and learning what minor professional hockey had to offer he decided to end his playing career and began coaching in his home state with the North Jersey Avalanche. �While with the Avalanche, Leigh was a part of the '92 Avalanche staff that captured a National title in 2005. As a full time member of the coaching staff Leigh oversaw all aspects of player development from mites to junior age athletes. In addition to coaching, his responsibilities also included supervising various in house league operations as well as day to day programs of the hockey department and facility.

�Upon moving to Massachusetts, Leigh began working for fellow Providence alumni and NHL Professional Jeff Serowik at his Pro Ambitions Hockey Schools. While travelling with the hockey school Leigh was relied upon to direct the day and boarding camps in addition to the weekly skill sessions all over New England.

�Currently, Leigh is the head coach of the 98 Islander Elite team as well as an assistant for the 02 Islander Elite team. He has a tremendous love for the game and does his best to share that passion every time he is on the ice with his players. Leigh believes strongly in the development of young athletes and giving them a chance to have a rewarding experience when it relates to the game of hockey. As a coach he is continuously looking to improve his own teaching methods in order to benefit the players and help them realize their potential as players and as people.

His new role within the organization is something that he accepts with great pride. He understands the challenges that young athletes face and hopes to help more easily facilitate their growth through the Middlesex Islander organization.

Coach Dean grew up playing his youth hockey in northern New Jersey before moving on to prep at the Northwood School in Lake Placid, New York for three years.
Upon graduation from Northwood he spent a year playing junior hockey for the Cornwall Colts in Cornwall, Ontario. After capturing a league championship with the Colts, he moved on to play in Hockey East at Providence College.
Graduating in 2000 from Providence he then moved on to play professionally for three years in the ECHL and CHL.
Once his playing days were over Coach Dean immediately started coaching in his home state of New Jersey for the North Jersey Avalanche.  Helping the ’92 Avalanche Peewee team capture a National title in 2005. 
In addition to coaching he was also part of the full time hockey department that over saw all aspects of player development from mites to junior age athletes.
In 2005, Coach Dean moved to Massachusetts and began working for Pro Ambitions hockey schools where he is responsible for weekly skill sessions as well as directing various day and boarding camps during the summer months. 
He is very committed to developing young athletes on and off the ice and has a great love of the game.

Mark has coached youth hockey for over ten years. He has coached in the EHF, the NEHL and in Masco Youth Hockey. He served seven seasons on the Board of Directors for Masco Youth Hockey and was President of the very successful program for 2.5 seasons.

Jim brings a lifetime of hockey experience to the Islanders program. A Quincy native, Jim's playing experience included North Quincy High, South Shore Braves EJHL, and North Adams State. At North Adams, now known as MCLA, Jim was co-captain 2 years, Mass State Conference 1st Team All Star, ECAC Div. 2 2nd Team All Star, the all time leading scorer, an ECAC's Top 10 scorer, and was inducted into the MCLA Athletic Hall of Fame in 2000. Jim played in Europe his first year after school with experience in the French and Netherlands Elite Leagues. Jim's coaching experience spans 25 years. Jim coached the Bantam and Midget level in Quincy for 10 years, Mass. College Development program for 2 years, Melrose Youth Hockey for 5 years and most recently the Islanders 98 Elites and AAA programs. Jim has excellent communication skills and is very effective at delivering his vast knowledge to the players on the team.

Tim grew up playing ice hockey in Arlington, Mass. He attended Arlington Catholic High School and played between 1978 and 1981. He played at Norwich University and then Saint Anselm College. Since 1990 he has coached at The Williston Northampton Prep School, Babson College, Arlington Catholic High School, Arlington Youth Hockey, and the Middlesex Islanders. Tim is a dedicated educator and coach with a proven record of developing student athletes. His experience as a middle school counselor and administrator encompasses every situation he is engaged in with players both on and off the ice. Coach Geary's commitment to the game and his ability to communicate and instruct young people is truly an asset to the 98 Islanders.