About
Overview and Philosophy
Elite Concepts Goalie Training offers clinics, camps, private lessons, consultation and team coaching and evaluation services. We started in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in 2017 and now offer instruction in Buffalo, New York, as well.
UPDATE! Coach Shelley is back based in Buffalo, New York, and will be back with the Hilbert College women's NCAA DIII team as a goaltending coach for the 2026-2027 season!
Elite Concepts Goalie Training is currently scheduling private and semi-private sessions for Dec. 21 - Jan 2 in Albuquerque, New Mexico!
Truly great goalies each have a special something. Elite Concepts is founded on the belief that while certain movement patterns and technical skills make goaltending easier, and while styles of play and points of emphasis may change, the most successful goalies are the ones who can combine individual athletic strengths with technical mastery across styles, who can read, react, and influence situations in real time, and who see save selections as simply tools to stop the puck. Goaltending is simple - keep the puck in front of you.
With extensive goalie coaching experience working with some of the best coaches and experience both playing and coaching at the prep school, college, and professional level in North America and Europe, we've seen it all!
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Find YOUR Game!
About
Owner and Director: Shelley Payne – Coach Shelley served as an Assistant Coach and Goaltending Coach for the University at Buffalo men's hockey ACHA DI team from 2021-2024 while attending law school at UB. UB captured the NECHL championship in 2023. She served as a goalie coach for the Hilbert College women's NCAA DIII team from 2022-2024 and returns in this capacity for the 2026-2027 season. Shelley spent the 20/21 season playing in Sweden with KHK after spending the past season in Finland. Previous experience includes capturing a Clarkson Cup championship with the Minnesota Whitecaps and four years NCAA DIII at Colby College.
USAH Level 4 Coach
NHLCA Female Coaches Program
Master of Sports Leadership, Northeastern University
Upcoming
Elite Concepts Goalie Training is returning to New Mexico for clinics and private lessons December 2026!
Contact us to get on the list!