“I love watching our players succeed on the ice, but the most rewarding part of this work is helping young men become better people while pursuing their dreams and protecting their long-term future.”
Founded by Colby Drost in 2019, Paragon Sports Consulting has established itself as a trusted leader in hockey player advising. In April 2024, Colby joined Edge Sports Management, an NHLPA Certified Agency, as a Partner. This partnership allows him to provide full-service player representation and strategic career guidance while continuing to lead Paragon’s player development and advising services.
Over the past seven years, Paragon has helped players secure commitments across NCAA Division I, the USHL, NAHL, BCHL, AJHL, elite prep schools, and top midget programs. Colby has guided players to more than $30 million in scholarships and financial aid. Paragon clients committing to Division I programs earn an average of more than $205,000 in scholarships. Since inception, he has helped 150+ players earn NCAA Division I commitments across all major conferences.
Colby has built a reputation across the hockey world for professionalism, integrity, and a genuine player-first approach. His strategic guidance has enabled players to make informed decisions leading to success at every level — from junior hockey through NCAA Division I programs in conferences including the Big Ten, Hockey East, NCHC, CCHA, Atlantic Hockey, ECAC, and Independent programs.
He brings deep expertise in NCAA compliance, academic eligibility, NLI releases, transfer portal navigation, and European player regulations. Colby also provides specialized guidance for players considering or navigating the Canadian Hockey League (CHL), including draft decisions, trades, eligibility, and transitions to NCAA or professional opportunities.
With more than 27 years in hockey, Colby began his journey as a goaltender before transitioning into coaching, scouting, and hockey operations. From 2015–2019, he served as Director of Scouting for the Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL), where he helped build a record of 144-99-20-10, contributing to 19 NHL Draft picks and 80+ NCAA Division I commitments. He was instrumental in recruiting Riese Gaber, the 2019-2020 USHL Player of the Year and Forward of the Year.
Colby holds a B.A. in History (cum laude) from the University of New England and a Master of Legal Studies from Northeastern University. He has also completed studies in Intellectual Property at Harvard Summer School and Negotiation Mastery at Harvard Business School.
What sets Paragon Sports Consulting apart is our unwavering commitment to honest, player-first advising in an industry that too often prioritizes shortcuts and volume over long-term success.
We treat every athlete as an individual. Our guidance is highly personalized, transparent, and always prioritizes the player’s best interests both on and off the ice.
More than $30 million in scholarships secured and 150+ Division I commitments since 2019, with an average scholarship value exceeding $205,000 per Division I commit.
From elite youth and junior leagues through NCAA Division I and professional hockey, our relationships and experience give clients a genuine advantage in recruiting, compliance, and career decisions.
As a Partner at Edge Sports Management (NHLPA Certified Agency), Colby provides seamless transition from development advising to professional representation when the time is right.
We deliver straightforward advice based on data, experience, and reality — never false hope or pressure.
Our singular mission is simple: to help every player succeed both on and off the ice.
At Paragon, we are relentlessly committed to our players and their families. Our culture is built on passion, integrity, and an uncompromising drive for excellence. We put the player at the absolute center of everything we do — delivering personalized, collaborative guidance with constant accessibility and support at every stage of their journey.
Because when it comes to your hockey future, no one works harder than Paragon.
