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INTRO
PARAGONSPORTSCONSULTING.COM
PARAGONSPORTSCONSULTING.COM
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PARAGON SPORTS
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Redefining Player Advising
Paragon: a person or
thing viewed as a model
of excellence.
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INDEX
CONTENTS
Welcome Letter
Mission Statement
Recruiting
360-Approach
What are others saying?
Family Advisor - NCAA Guidelines
Why Choose Us? Paragon Sports Consulting
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INTRO
PARAGONSPORTSCONSULTING.COM
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Paragon Sports Consulting was created with a vision of redefining the industry
standard of player advising. The company prides itself on building long-lasting
relationships that transcend the sport. Our players receive expert advice on player
development, placement, and career planning. By managing every aspect of the
career development process, we allow our players to focus on what matters most,
playing the game they love.
Every career is unique. So, a client-specific approach is necessary to determine
what needs to be taken into consideration when providing career advice.
Paragon Sports Consulting approaches each client’s career with this in mind.
Our initial goal is to help the player understand where he is in his development
and what resources are available to help further his development and achieve
his goals.
I take pride in Paragon Sports Consulting being a boutique and feeling like one but
operating like the biggest names in the sports agency community. My experience
in hockey operations differentiates me from other agents and advisors. I have
coached, recruited, and scouted at the highest levels of amateur hockey, including
the USHL and college. Over the course of the last 10 years, I have identified,
recruited, and guided 19 NHL prospects and more than 100 NCAA Division I players.
There are many decisions players have to make in their careers and choosing a
family advisor is one of the most important. My promise to you is that I will manage
your career with integrity and always act in your best interest. .
I look forward to working with you and demonstrating the value of Paragon Sports
Consulting.
Sincerely,
Colby Drost
President | Founder
@ParagonAthlete
1743 N. Leavitt St.
Chicago, IL 60647
201-574-6231
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Paragon Sports Consulting believes that every player should be treated and educated like a professional.
As a player-focused family advising company, Paragon Sports Consulting’s mission is to provide each
player with vital information, development resources, and mentorship, so he may develop and reach his full
potential on and off the ice.
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Founded by Colby Drost in early 2019, Paragon
Sports Consulting has quickly become an
industry leader. PSC has placed players in the
NCAA (DI/DIII) USHL, NAHL, BCHL, AJHL,
CCHL, NCDC, and in elite prep school and
midget hockey programs. Colby prides himself
on his work ethic, ability to connect with the
players, and creating strategic plans to help
clients achieve their goals.
Colby has more than 24 years of experience in
hockey. He was a goaltender for 17 years before
entering the hockey business at the age of 18.
Over the last 10 years, he has held various roles
in coaching, scouting, and hockey operations.
Colby’s experience spans midget, prep, junior,
and college hockey. He has built an extensive
network of contacts throughout North America
at every level.
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. During his tenure, the Fighting
Saints produced 19 NHL draft picks and
more than 80 NCAA DI commitments. 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.
C O L B YD R O S T
C O N N E C T W I T H P L A Y E R S
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From 2013-2017, Colby worked with the Skipjacks Hockey Program’s
midget and junior teams. Colby recruited 21 players who committed
to NCAA DI programs, 17 USHL draft picks, and 19 NAHL placements.
Notable players include Patrick Giles (NTDP/Boston College), Kenneth
Hausinger (UMASS-Lowell, NCAA Champion), Cameron Hausinger
(Saskatoon Blades), Joe Baez (Lone Star, All-NAHL First Team/
Army), Jackson Sterrett (UMASS-Lowell), Nolan Barrett (Merrimack
College), Christian Felton (Bentley University) , Lucas Bahn (Alabama-
Huntsville), Christian Hausinger (Wisconsin – River Falls – DIII, First
Team All-American).
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 played four years of college hockey. A graduate of the
University of New England, Colby started his college career at Niagara
University before transferring. During his senior season, he was an All-
Conference selection and helped the University of New England to
its highest finish in program history. Colby graduated cum laude with
a B.A. in History and later received his Master of Legal Studies from
Northeastern University.
C O L B YD R O S T C O M M I T T E D
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Paragon Sports Consulting scouts players around the world looking for high-quality student-
athletes who have aspirations of playing at the highest levels. We only recruit players with
elite ability, passion, and have the potential to play at the collegiate levels. Paragon Sports
Consulting believes it is important to recruit players who possess the work ethic to full-fill their
potential and are committed to being first class citizens. We believe these traits are necessary
for players to succeed, Paragon Sports Consulting is highly selective in the recruiting process,
ensuring that our clients receive unparalleled attention and mentorship.
R E C R U I T I N G
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C A R E E R PAT H | P R O C E S S
We value our clients’ careers and handle them with the utmost care.
We believe it is our duty to provide timely, accurate, and honest
feedback to our clients in order to help them navigate their careers
effectively and efficiently. Since every player and situation is unique,
we spend time getting to know our clients and assessing their needs.
The information we gather on our clients allows us to create player-
specific career plans.
Paragon Sports Consulting prides itself on finding opportunities that
best fit our clients’ needs. We only place our players in situations where
they are most likely to succeed on the ice, in the classroom, and in
the community. Our mission is to find teams that will help our players
reach their full potential and achieve their ultimate career goals.
We provide families with the information and data we believe supports
our advice and the recommendations we make. This is vital because
it enables families to make informed decisions at each step in the
process.
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Paragon understands the importance of academics. One of the
first things we do in the recruiting process is ask players for
their grades and SAT/ACT scores. We understand each player’s
academic potential is different, but we want to gage realistic
potential prep school and college opportunities that could
arise. We evaluate opportunities based on a player’s academic
background and make recommendations based on those
numbers and the player’s goals.
Our background allows us to evaluate transcripts and SAT/ACT scores
to help families understand the college recruiting process. We also
provide assistance with the NCAA Clearinghouse to make sure our
players are eligible to play NCAA Division I hockey.
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R E L AT I O N S H I P S
We are committed to building relationships with our
clients that transcend the sport. By doing so, we get to
know our players much more intimately, which allows us
to provide better, more tailored advice.
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Paragon Sports Consulting provides data-driven guidance. We use comparables, draft analysis, and player
development studies to help our clients and their families understand the career process. We look at all
aspects of a player’s career to provide specific guidance on academics, exposure, and development. We
ensure our clients are well-informed, so they can make the best decision for their career.
Development is the foundation of a client’s success. We evaluate each player to help them understand
their development needs. Paragon Sports Consulting has relationships with professionals involved in every
aspect of player development. We have access to world-class instructors to meet any on-ice or off-ice
development need. As the game evolves, I’ll ensure that our players have access to every resource available
to give them an edge in their development.
Paragon Sports Consulting creates a career plan for each individual player. We take the time to understand
the player’s and the family’s priorities, concerns, and goals. Our 360-Approach covers all bases for each
player including guidance, development, and placement.
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Paragon Sports Consulting wants to place each player with a program
that allows them to work toward reaching their full potential. Through
getting to know and understanding our clients, we are able to help
place them in the best opportunities that become available that cover
their athletic, academic, and social needs. This allows our players to
be set up for short- term and long- term success, while on their career
path.
Paragon Sports Consulting has established a network throughout
North America that includes USHL, NAHL, BCHL, AJHL, CCHL, OJHL,
MJHL, NCDC, Junior - Tier III, New England Prep School, US - Elite High
School, and Tier I U18/U16/U15.
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“The moment we met Colby we felt we had a person in
our corner who was working as hard as our son off the ice
towards helping our son reach his goal to play division 1
hockey. His communication skills are amazing. He never
hesitated to answer a call or text. His advice was spot on.
We recommend him 100% !”
“My family and I had the opportunity to work with Colby
Drost of Paragon Sports Consulting over this past hockey
season (2019-20). Colby’s reliability, integrity, and
professionalism helped guide me through the process of
transitioning from Junior A hockey to NCAA hockey.”
“My son and I really appreciated working with Colby. The
hockey business can be tricky and confusing and really
hard to find someone to guide you through the process.
Colby was our guide, mentor, and advocate who always
made sure we were in the proper place to succeed and
was an integral part of getting us to college. We are very
grateful.”
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Matt Millar | LA Kings “Colby’s reputation in the hockey industry is second to none. I’ve seen
first hand his work ethic and ability to identify talented players. His
genuine care and communication skill allows him to serve the players
interests at the highest levels.”
Noelle Needham | Toronto Maple Leafs Colby’s professionalism and work ethic are impressive; his honest
approach is refreshing. Colby’s experience within the game allows
for genuine feedback, knowledge and direction. He has the ability to
serve his clients at the highest levels all whilst working to ensure they
are in the best situation to develop and advance.
Max Giese | Winnipeg Jets“Colby has a great eye for talent and the ability to project that to
the next levels. He articulates the player well to teams and has an
inquisitive nature that gets him the answers to anything he or a player
needs. He works constantly at it and has a great network in the game.”
Clayton Adams | Arizona Coyotes“Colby is a great resource for young aspiring hockey players. He is
always looking to make his players better each day. His help is detailed
and professional, giving players the resources they need to make
informed decisions about their hockey future.”
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F A M I LY A D V I S O R - N C A A G U I D E L I N E S
Do not accept gifts of any kind from an advisor,
including money, meals, travel expenses, equipment, etc.
Do not enter into an agreement – either signed or
verbally – to have an advisor represent the player as
an agent in the future.
Do not ask the advisor to market your son’s abilities to
professional teams.
Do plan to compensate the advisor for their services;
failure to do so may be considered the player receiving
a gift from the advisor, which would be an NCAA violation.
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W H Y C H O O S E U S ? PA R A G O N
S P O R T S C O N S U LT I N G
We take pride in building strong, lasting relationships with our clients and
their families. Our recruiting process is highly selective about who we choose
to work with. Our approach is intensely client focused and holistic. We use a
360-Approach to ensure our clients are receiving the development, guidance,
and placement to assist them with their career goals. Our strong network across
North America allows us to help create career opportunities for each client. We
ensure that our clients are receiving every resource and opportunity specific to
their career process, so they can become well-rounded players.
By adding players like yourself, we will continue to set a new Paragon.
Paragon Sports Consulting is unique.