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! Beginning in September 2024 Elite Concepts Goalie Training will be primarily offering in-person services in the NYC area!
"I'm so excited to work with a new group of goalies - while still offering clinics periodically in our traditional New Mexico and western New York areas." - Founder and Head Coach, Shelley Payne
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!
Let us help you
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 Division 1 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 for 2022-2024. Shelley spent the 20/21 season playing in Sweden with KHK after spending the past season in Finland. Shelley spent the 2017-18 season coaching in Kimberley, British Columbia, including as the East Kootenay Zone AAA Midget + Bantam goalie coach. Served in an advisory role with The Kimberley Academy during the 2016-2017 season while playing professionally with the Boston Blades of the CWHL. Shelley spent the previous three seasons playing in Sweden. Former head coach and goalie coach Goteborg Hockey Club. Clarkson Cup champion with Minnesota Whitecaps. 4 years NCAA DIII at Colby College.
Beginning in fall 2024 Coach Shelley will remain in an advisory role with the UB men's program while pursuing a career in the legal field in NYC and expanding the reach of Elite Concepts Goalie Training.
USAH Level 4 Coach
Hockey Canada Dev. 1 Coach
Master of Sports Leadership, Northeastern University
Upcoming
We are booking private lessons and small group training in New Mexico
July 10-14th!
Now booking private and semi private lessons in Buffalo through the spring and summer.