“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

COLBY DROST

PRESIDENT 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 $25 million in scholarships over the past five years. On average, PSC clients who commit to DI programs earn over $180,000 in scholarships. Since its inception, Colby has helped over 130 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. His approach has allowed players to make crucial career decisions that have led to advancement in all college hockey conferences, including the Big10, Hockey East, NCHC, CCHA, Atlantic Hockey Conference, ECAC, and Independent programs. Colby’s holistic approach to development has resulted in player success that translates to the collegiate level from all junior leagues, including USHL, BCHL, AJHL, and NAHL, among others.

 

Colby has experience with NCAA issues and has assisted with compliance matters across different areas. His 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 played a pivotal role in helping players navigate all aspects of the Canadian Hockey League (CHL), including the OHL, QMJHL, and WHL. From advising on major junior eligibility and academic considerations to supporting players through the CHL Draft, trades, and career transitions, he has provided invaluable guidance at every stage. His extensive network and expertise have helped players make informed decisions about their development, maximizing opportunities both on and off the ice. Through Paragon Sports Consulting, Colby has successfully assisted CHL players in securing NCAA opportunities, professional contracts, and long-term career success.

 

Colby has more than 27 years of experience in hockey. He was a goaltender for 17 years before entering the hockey business at 18. Over the past 13 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.

 

From 2013-2017, Colby worked with the Skipjacks Hockey Program’s midget and junior teams. He recruited 21 players who committed to NCAA DI programs. Additionally, 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. He has also studied Intellectual Property at the Harvard Summer School and received his certificate of completion for Negotiation Mastery from Harvard Business School.

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.

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.