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(ADVISORS) – Paragon Sports Consulting

“I love seeing our players succeed on the ice, but the most rewarding part of what we do is getting to see young men become better people and helping them pursue their dreams while protecting their long-term interests.”

– Colby Drost, Paragon Founder

Founded by Colby Drost in early 2019, Paragon Sports Consulting has quickly become an industry leader. PSC has placed players in the NCAA, USHL, NAHL, BCHL, AJHL, elite prep schools, and midget hockey programs. Colby has helped players earn over $14 million in scholarships in three years. On average, PSC clients who commit to DI programs earn over $180,000 in scholarships. In a short time, Colby has helped 100 players secure NCAA Division I commitments across all conferences in college hockey.

THE PARAGON DIFFERENCE

NO ONE WORKS HARDER THAN PARAGON.

Our singular mission? To help our players succeed both on and off the ice.

As a player-focused family advising company, our winning company culture is built on a foundation of passion, commitment, and a drive for excellence. We are a collaborative and player-focused team, dedicated to helping our players achieve their goals both on and off the ice.

We believe in a team-oriented approach that puts the player at the center of our advising strategy. Success is a team effort, which is why we prioritize collaboration and accessibility in everything we do. No matter what stage of the game our players are at, they can count on the Paragon team to be there for them at every step of the way.

MISSION STATEMENT

Paragon Sports Consulting aims to redefine the landscape of hockey player advising, with an approach to the game that is professional, results-oriented, and player-focused. We deliver accurate, honest advice based on expertise, experience, and data, so that our clients can achieve their goals both on and off the ice, and fulfill their dreams of playing hockey at the highest levels of the game.
“I love seeing our players succeed on the ice, but the most rewarding part of what we do is getting to see young men become better people and helping them pursue their dreams while protecting their long-term interests.”
– Colby Drost, Paragon Founder
OUR TEAM
Paragon has an experienced team of passionate professionals with deep expertise. The team was assembled to deliver the standard of excellence Paragon represents the same standard to which our clients aspire. At Paragon, we feel it is imperative our employees share the passion, drive, determination, and professionalism that we look for in, and demand of, clients.

COLBY DROST – Founder, Principal

Founded by Colby Drost in early 2019, Paragon Sports Consulting has quickly become an industry leader. PSC has placed players in the NCAA, USHL, NAHL, BCHL, AJHL, elite prep schools, and midget hockey programs. Colby has helped players earn over $15 million in scholarships in three years. On average, PSC clients who commit to DI programs earn over $180,000 in scholarships. In a short time, Colby has helped 100 players secure NCAA Division I commitments across all conferences in college hockey.

Colby has created a brand and reputation across the hockey industry built on professionalism, respect, and the ability to put a player’s development at the forefront. Colby’s approach has allowed players to make crucial career decisions that have seen players advance to all conferences across college hockey, including Big10, HockeyEast, NCHC, CCHA, Atlantic Hockey Conference, ECAC, and Independent programs. Colby’s holistic approach to development has seen players have the success that has translated to the collegiate levels from all junior leagues, including USHL, BCHL, AJHL, and the NAHL, among others.

Colby has experience with NCAA issues and has assisted with compliance issues across different areas. Colby’s work has helped advocate, implement, and argue topics including but not limited to academic eligibility, academic compliance, NLI release, and European compliance. Colby’s experience also includes work in the NCAA transfer portal across all conferences in college hockey.

Colby has more than 24 years of experience in hockey. He was a goaltender for 17 years before entering the hockey business at 18. Over the last ten years, Colby has held various roles in coaching, scouting, and hockey operations in midget, prep, junior, and college hockey. He has built an extensive network of contacts at every level throughout North America.

From 2015-2019, Colby was the Director of Scouting for the Dubuque Fighting Saints of the United States Hockey League. He worked closely with the team’s General Manager and helped the Fighting Saints to a record of 144-99-20-10. The Fighting Saints produced 19 NHL draft picks and over 80 NCAA DI commitments during his tenure. Colby was instrumental in building the 2019-2020 team that finished 33-13-2-0 and identified Dubuque’s star Riese Gaber, the USHL’s 2019-2020 Player of the Year and Forward of the Year.

2013-2017, Colby worked with the Skipjacks Hockey Program’s midget and junior teams. Colby recruited 21 players who committed to NCAA DI programs. In addition, in 2015-2016, Colby was the assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Skidmore College. In one season, he recruited 13 student-athletes who helped the program reach national ranking in 2016-17 for only the second time in school history.

Colby graduated cum laude with a B.A. in History from the University of New England and received his Master of Legal Studies from Northeastern University. Colby also studied intellectual property at Harvard Summer School and received his certificate of completion for negotiation mastery from Harvard Business School.