THE PARAGON APPROACH

Our team has deep collegiate hockey expertise, and we use that knowledge to help our clients find the right opportunities for their specific needs and goals. We take great care to provide families with the information they need to make decisions throughout the recruiting and commitment process. Our transparency is the key to building trust, and we’re proud to offer personalized guidance and support every step of the way.

1. AMATEURISM

We help our clients understand how to maintain their amateur status, while exploring the NCAA and Major Juniors.

2. NCAA

We help our clients navigate the NCAA Clearinghouse process, so they are eligible to compete in the NCAA. Also, we make sure our players are well informed about the college recruiting processes for Division I.

3. DEVELOPMENT

Paragon Sports Consulting is committed to providing our players with individualized resources and information to best aid their success on and off the ice.

4. DRAFT AND TENDER

We ensure our players have a complete understanding of the junior hockey procurement processes throughout the United States and Canada.

5. GUIDANCE

Paragon Sports Consulting educates clients about the various development paths available and provides the information necessary for them to make the best career decisions possible.

6. COMMUNICATION

Paragon Sports Consulting prides itself on being fully accessible to our clients and their families 24/7. We understand that timely advice is of the utmost importance and are prepared to provide it whenever necessary.

1. AMATEURISM

We help our clients understand how to maintain their amateur status, while exploring the NCAA and Major Juniors.

2. NCAA

Paragon Sports Consulting is committed to providing our players with individualized resources and information to best aid their success on and off the ice.

3. DEVELOPMENT

We help our clients navigate the NCAA Clearinghouse process, so they are eligible to compete in the NCAA. Also, we make sure our players are well informed about the college recruiting processes for Division I.

4. DRAFT & TENDER

We ensure our players have a complete understanding of the junior hockey procurement processes throughout the United States and Canada.

5. GUIDANCE

Paragon Sports Consulting educates clients about the various development paths available and provides the information necessary for them to make the best career decisions possible.

6. COMMUNICATION

Paragon Sports Consulting prides itself on being fully accessible to our clients and their families 24/7. We understand that timely advice is of the utmost importance and are prepared to provide it whenever necessary.

OUR WINNING RECORD

Thanks to our unrelenting, goal-oriented focus at Paragon, we’re proud to have helped shape the careers of some of the most talented and successful collegiate players. Our expert guidance and support have led to unprecedented success in player advancement across the industry.

$00M
IN SCHOLARSHIPS
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NCAA DIVISION 1 PLAYERS
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USHL PLAYERS
$000K
AVERAGE SCHOLARSHIP

STELLAR RETURNS
ON INVESTMENT

The average cost of youth hockey investment can be well into $200,000 for some families. When making such a daunting investment of time and money, it is wise to work with an expert who can help you manage that investment. Our goal is to ensure you have the information and resources necessary to make the best decisions possible.

Youth Hockey Investment

Ages 14-18

$75,000-200,000

Family Advisor

Guidance, Development, Placement

Paragon Clients’ Average
NCAA Savings

$180,000

WHAT WE DO

There is no set path a player must follow to accomplish his goals. Every player develops differently and different levels are appropriate at different times. Here are some examples of the types of things we use our expertise to help players navigate, at each level:

U15

  • Educate about options for the following season: prep school, hockey academies, U16
  • Discuss programs, academic options, living arrangements, coaching staffs
  • Determine best option and help secure spot for the following season
  • Assist with admissions and financial aid (when applicable)
  • Prepare for the USHL Phase I Draft, serve as intermediary if selected or help secure camp invites if not selected
  • Begin to educate about the NCAA process, for example, no recruiting conversations allowed prior to January, 1 of Grade 10 (per NCAA)
  • Assist with recruiting conversations and unofficial visits after January 1 of Grade-10 year
  • Help prepare the player and family for the possibility of NTDP Evaluation Camp invitation.
  • Educate about options for the following season: prep school, hockey academies, U18
  • Discuss programs, academic options, living arrangements, coaching staffs
  • Determine best option and help secure spot for the following season
  • Assist with admissions and financial aid (when applicable)
  • Determine best opportunity to compete at the split season level
  • Manage NAHL process, tenders and draft
  • Market player to USHL organizations for Phase I/II Draft
  • Communicate with USHL and NAHL organizations about the Drafts
  • Serve as intermediary between USHL and/or NAHL team for player if selected or help secure camp invites if not selected

Canadian Junior Tier- II

  • Educate about Canadian leagues and organizations
  • Market player to Canadian leagues and organizations
  • Assist with letters of intent, verbal commitments, and contracts
  • Assist with player transfers between Hockey Canada and USA Hockey.
  • Determine best option and help secure spot for the following season
  • Market player to USHL organizations for Phase II Draft
  • Help navigate cuts, trades, and other roster transactions
  • Manage college process, facilitate conversations, and coordinate official/unofficial visits
  • Assist and help determine the best development path through junior hockey career
  • Help navigate cuts, trades, and other roster transactions
  • Educate about roster/protected list
  • Help player determine where to play in order to reach the USHL
  • Serve as intermediary between player and USHL team
  • Manage college process, facilitate conversations, and coordinate official/unofficial visits
  • Educate about the NCAA process, for example, no recruiting conversations allowed prior to January, 1 of Grade 10 (per NCAA)
  • Market player to NCAA programs
  • Assist with recruiting conversations and unofficial visits after January 1 of Grade-10 year
  • Assist with the college recruiting process, including but not limited to verbal commitments, official campus visits, scholarships, and financial aid
  • Assist with NLI process

NCAA ISSUES

At Paragon Sports Consulting, not only do we have the background and connections, but also the experience and expertise to assist student-athletes with complex issues. Working with the right advisor can make all the difference, as our case studies below illustrate.

Issue: A student-athlete sought release without penalty from his NLI.

Action: Paragon helped the student-athlete navigate the process, which entailed communicating with the academic institution and the NCAA, preparing the NLI release request, and the subsequent NCAA NLI appeal.

Outcome: The student-athlete was granted complete release without penalty from NLI on appeal to NCAA.

Issue: The NCAA Eligibility Center classified a student-athlete’s 9th grade English class as a duplicate core course. The student-athlete had reclassified at a preparatory school. Thus, the NCAA ruled that the student-athlete had not fulfilled the core course requirement for the subject.

Action: Paragon Sports Consulting helped the student-athlete challenge the NCAA ruling by demonstrating that the two courses were taught differently and covered different material.

Outcome: The student-athlete won the appeal to the NCAA and was deemed eligible immediately for NCAA Division I competition.

Issue: Player was not happy with his current NCAA experience. The player wanted a change of environment to hopefully improve his playing opportunity and his development.

Action: PSC was tasked with explaining the pros/cons of a potential transfer to the player. PSC then helped the player understand the transfer portal process, including but not limited to, transfer portal compliance, open/close dates, scholarship rules for transfers, and how to secure an opportunity.

Outcome: The player made a commitment to a new school through the transfer portal. This player received a scholarship with a new playing opportunity and academic environment. 

Issue: The NCAA Eligibility Center flagged a student-athlete for failing to complete the requisite core courses for Division I eligibility.

Action: Paragon Sports Consulting helped the student-athlete communicate with the NCAA Eligibility Center to determine what course was missing. Then, PSC helped the student-athlete develop a strategic plan to remedy the deficiency by taking a class that fulfilled the requirement.

Outcome: The student-athlete became eligible upon completing the course and attended a Division I school on a scholarship.

GOALTENDER DEVELOPMENT

Goaltending is the most important position in the game of ice hockey. That is why we have a team of experts who specialize in guiding and supporting goaltenders through the specific challenges of their athletic journeys.

Goaltenders tend to be overlooked by the rest of the hockey advising landscape, yet they play a critical role in their team’s success. At Paragon, our team has a deep understanding of the nuances of goaltending at every level of the game, and we provide tailor-made advice and solutions for aspiring collegiate-level goaltenders.

HEAR FROM OUR GOALTENDERS
Colgate University, Summer 2022
Augustana University, Summer 2022
University of Miami (Ohio), Summer 2022
Union College, Summer 2022
West Point College, Summer 2022
University of Michigan, Summer 2022
University of Maine, Summer 2022
UCONN, Summer 2022
Lindenwood University, Summer 2022
Lindenwood University, Summer 2022

Development Camps

At Paragon’s specialized Development Camps, our mission is simple: create elite summer development camps across North America to provide an unparalleled off-season experience.

Our emphasis is on development, education, and competition. Combining an elite coaching staff and leading industry professionals at premier venues provides our players a unique opportunity. They learn from the best, have the opportunity to showcase themselves to them, and leave camp smarter hockey players with more of the tools they will need to achieve their goals. Additionally, they gain a true understanding of what it takes to play at the highest levels.

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