Private Goalie Sessions

Private Goalie Sessions

One goalie. One coach. Every rep corrected.

50 minutes of one on one instruction on the ice. We find what is holding your goalie back, fix it, and explain why it works so the habit carries into games.

Request a Session Brand new goalie? The first session is free, with goalie gear provided. Book a free trial
Marek Benda recording a goalie on an iPad during a private session
Video on the ice: goalies see their own movement right away and understand what to change.
Why private sessions work
  • Full attention, all session. Every movement is watched and corrected in the moment.
  • Built around your goalie. We start with the focus areas that matter most right now.
  • Technique that holds up in games. Repetition makes the right movement automatic under pressure.
  • Confidence to use it. Private reps make new saves feel natural in the next practice or game.

Choose your coach

Every Shield coach teaches the same system, so your goalie hears one clear message.

Marek Benda, founder and head coach of Shield Goaltending
Founder and Head Coach

Marek Benda

Former professional goaltender and goaltending coach of the Newfoundland Regiment (QMJHL). Marek built the Shield system that every Shield instructor teaches.

How Marek coaches

He breaks each save into its parts, shows your goalie on video what is really happening, and explains why the right movement works.

  • Goaltending coach of the Newfoundland Regiment in the QMJHL
  • Former goaltending coach of the Newfoundland Growlers, the ECHL affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs, working with all of the Maple Leafs prospect goalies
  • Coached at Toronto Maple Leafs development camps and NHL training camps
  • 2019 Kelly Cup Champion with the Newfoundland Growlers
Read the full background

NHL goaltenders and prospects

Playing career

  • QMJHL goaltender with the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles
  • Played professionally in Europe before moving to Canada in 2013
  • Founded Shield Goaltending in 2020
Request a session with MarekMarek spends most of his ice time with Shield yearly program goalies, so private spots with him are limited.

Times and prices

All sessions are 50 minutes on the ice at Capital Hyundai Arena or St. Bon's Forum.

Available times

Monday
2:00 PM, 3:00 PM
Tuesday
6:00 AM, 6:50 AM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM, 6:50 AM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM
Thursday
2:00 PM, 3:00 PM
Friday
6:00 AM, 6:50 AM

Prices

  • With Marek Benda$140
  • With a Shield instructor$120
  • 5 sessions with a Shield instructor$550

Per goalie, plus tax. The package saves $50.

Request a session

Send the form and we reply by email with the open ice times. Nothing is booked or charged until you confirm.

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Questions in the meantime? Email info@shieldgoaltending.com.

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Cancellation and payment policy
  • 24 hours notice: cancel or move your session at least 24 hours before the start time and there is no charge.
  • Late cancellation or no show: with less than 24 hours notice the session is charged in full, because the ice and coach are already booked.
  • Illness or injury: tell us as soon as you know and we will do our best to find a new time.
  • If we cancel: you choose a new time or a full refund.
  • Payment: due before the session. We send the invoice with your confirmed time.
  • Packages: the 5 session package is paid up front and is valid for 3 months from the first session.

Questions parents ask

Who teaches private goalie lessons at Shield Goaltending?

Private lessons are taught by Marek Benda, founder and head coach of Shield Goaltending and goaltending coach of the Newfoundland Regiment (QMJHL) and former goaltending coach of the Newfoundland Growlers, the ECHL affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs, or by a Shield instructor such as Katie Winsor. Every instructor is trained in the same Shield system.

How much does a private goalie lesson cost?

A 50 minute private lesson costs $140 with Marek Benda or $120 with a Shield instructor. A package of 5 sessions with a Shield instructor costs $550. Prices are plus tax.

Where are private goalie lessons held?

Sessions take place at Capital Hyundai Arena or St. Bon's Forum in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.

When are private sessions available?

Monday and Thursday at 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM, Tuesday and Wednesday at 6:00 AM, 6:50 AM, 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM, and Friday at 6:00 AM and 6:50 AM.

What ages and levels do you coach?

Goaltenders of all ages and abilities, from young goalies learning the basics to competitive players preparing for the next level.

What is the cancellation policy?

Sessions can be cancelled or moved for free with at least 24 hours notice. With less than 24 hours notice, or a no show, the session is charged in full.